Former KLA leader Thaçi’s trial continues, with defense claiming he had no military role and indictment is politically driven.

The trial of former KLA leaders at the UN-backed Hague court, now in its fifth year, continues with defense witnesses, including U.S. diplomats, testifying that the KLA was decentralized with no central command, and that Hashim Thaçi played a political, not military, role. They dismissed the indictment as politically driven, citing lack of evidence linking Thaçi to crimes and noting his cooperation with international bodies. The defense says prolonged detention is unjust and may not finish by scheduled deadlines, with the next hearing on October 27. Kosovo’s Ali Ahmeti expressed confidence in an acquittal, warning convictions could threaten national unity.