Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has briefly addressed the work of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers during a discussion on international justice at the Paris Peace Forum, urging those dissatisfied with a court ruling to pursue the available appeals procedures.
Speaking during a panel titled “Making Peace Last: Rebuilding Societies After War,” Kurti was asked about international justice and the role of the courts in addressing the consequences of conflict.
Although he did not directly mention the four former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders recently sentenced in The Hague to a combined 81 years in prison, Kurti stressed the importance of continuing to believe in the truth and seeking justice through legal channels.
“Regarding international justice, if you are not satisfied with a decision, do all the work necessary for the appeal and never stop believing in the truth and working for justice,” Kurti said during the discussion.
His remarks came amid continued debate in Kosovo over the verdicts against former KLA leaders and the role of the Specialist Chambers.
