After police order, around 200 citizens withdraw from the Special Court and gather in Malieveld Park

After an order from Dutch uniforms, the group of about 200 people who had taken position in front of the Special Court in The Hague dispersed and moved to Malieveld Park.

In this green space, a giant screen has been set up so that those present can follow the announcement of the verdict for four former members of the Kosovo Liberation Army.

Dutch authorities had called on all those gathered to leave immediately from the square in front of the court building, on the eve of the reading of the decision for the accused.

It was made clear to them that, otherwise, they would face physical intervention by law enforcement forces.

“Order from the police to leave the tribunal building. If you do not comply, we will be forced to use force against you,” was the message conveyed by them.

The session where the decision is expected to be announced will open at 10:00 in the morning.