Trial Continues in Case Against Pantiq and Zariq, Focusing on 1999 Massacre
Pristina, Kosovo – The evidentiary hearing continued on Tuesday at the Basic Court in Pristina concerning the trial of Momir Pantiq and Zharko Zariq, who face charges of crimes against the civilian population in the Istog region during the period 1998-1999. The case centers around the alleged massacre of nine family members. During the session, witnesses Enver and Rrahime Lipaj provided testimony detailing the events surrounding the deaths.
Mr. Lipaj stated that the situation in the Istog municipality dramatically worsened following the commencement of NATO bombings on March 24, 1999, as reported by “Betimi për Drejtësi.”
The Lipaj brothers’ account describes a series of events culminating in the deaths of nine members of their family during April 1999. Their testimony focused on the lead-up to the killings and the subsequent disposal of the bodies.
The prosecution is investigating the actions of Pantiq and Zariq, with the aim of establishing their involvement in the alleged crimes. The trial continues with further examination of witnesses and evidence related to the events in the Istog region. The investigation into the actions of Zariq and Pantiq remains ongoing.
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