The acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Glauk Konjufca, addressed the impending ruling by the Special Court scheduled for September 16 concerning former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army. When questioned regarding the potential implications of convictions for Kosovo’s institutions, Konjufca appealed directly to the Hague Court. He urged the tribunal to ensure its ruling was based purely on principles of justice, rather than political considerations.
Konjufca emphasized that the determination must adhere strictly to legal standards, stating, “I call on the Hague Court not to make a political decision, but a decision of justice.” He further argued that the international recognition of the conflict’s context supports this viewpoint. According to Konjufca, the extensive support provided to the UÇK during the conflict suggests that the international community viewed the struggle as a just cause. He asserted that the nature of the international backing implies a fundamental distinction between a just war and a criminal one.
Therefore, he maintained that there is no basis for classifying the conflict as criminal law. The Minister’s remarks centered on the necessity for the international court to uphold impartial judicial processes. His statements underscored the expectation that the final decision issued by the court will be impartial and grounded in verifiable law, thereby serving the principles of justice above all else.
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