The Special Prosecutor’s Office of Kosovo has initiated charges against twenty individuals in connection with proposed war crimes trials conducted in absentia. The indictment accuses these absentees of war crimes committed against the civilian population within the Municipality of Gjakova. The twenty named individuals are M.K., R.C., M.D., P.R., S.K., L.O., Zh.S., S.S., L.D., Z.R., D.G., Ç.B., V.B., R.B., R.R., L.R., M.Sh., M.R., S.G., and T.A.
The core allegation against the group is the commission of war crimes against civilians. According to the formal indictment, the alleged offenses took place during the period spanning 1998 to 1999. Specifically, the charges detail the roles played by several key figures.
M.K. is accused of involvement in his capacity as the head of the Secretariat of Internal Affairs (SUP) in Gjakova. R.Ç.
is implicated as the commander of the Special Police Units (PJP). M.D. is charged concerning his role as the commander of the 52nd Rocket Artillery Brigade, alongside the other accused parties.
The proceedings are being sought in absentia, meaning the individuals are charged without their physical presence in court. The charges represent formal legal action brought against them regarding alleged atrocities committed against civilian populations during the specified timeframe.
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