Maliqi for Special: It was done to wash away Serbia’s sins, the Prosecution is very aggressive

Maliqi for Special: It was done to wash away Serbia’s sins, the Prosecution is very aggressive

Political scientist Agon Maliqi has raised serious concerns regarding the approach of the Special Prosecution Office in The Hague towards former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army, describing it as “extremely aggressive” and based on dubious sources, including documents produced by Serbian institutions.

In an interview with Euronews Albania, Maliqi emphasizes that this approach constitutes a paradox, given that international courts themselves have declared the Serbian state responsible for war crimes and ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. He assesses that the credibility of the Prosecution has been questioned by many international analysts and observers who have been following the case continuously.

“If you rely on documents and evidence originating from a regime found guilty of ethnic cleansing, this shows not only the paradox, but also the weakness of the case itself,” Maliqi said.

He adds that the indictments against former KLA leaders do not have a solid legal basis and that the Prosecution has tried to compensate for the lack of evidence with questionable testimony and unproven materials.

According to Maliqi, the lack of concrete evidence proving the existence of an organized command structure within the KLA is another indicator of the weakness of the case.

“They have had a lot of time and resources at their disposal. However, they have not provided any direct evidence to prove their claims. This shows that they are grasping at any unsubstantiated element to support their case,” he adds.

Asked by journalist Esmeralda Mulaj about the perception that this court could be a “reward” for Serbia, Maliqi recalled that this discussion has existed since the establishment of the Special Court and that it has been a burden on the state of Kosovo from the beginning.

“There has always been a belief that this court is a way to balance historical responsibilities, to wash away Serbia’s sins and to provide another perspective on the KLA – not for justice, but for political purposes,” Maliqi said.

He emphasizes that although the Prosecution is currently in the stage of presenting evidence, the process is still halfway through, as the defense is expected to present its arguments in September.

“The fact that the court accepts this evidence does not mean that it is true. It is material belonging to one party. The defense will have the space to refute or challenge it in the courtroom,” Maliqi concluded.