The Special Prosecution Office of the Republic of Kosovo has filed an indictment against S.S., charging him with the criminal offense of “War Crimes Against the Civilian Population.”

The indictment states that on April 6, 1999, in the village of Reznik, Vushtrri, S.S., together with other members of the Serbian forces and S.T., who was previously convicted by the Basic Court in Pristina, participated in the killing of nine Albanian civilians.

According to the prosecution’s allegations, some of the victims were burned alive, while the bodies of others were burned after they had been killed.

S.S. is also accused of entering the homes of Albanian families together with armed individuals, looting them and then setting the houses on fire.

The case has been sent to the Basic Court in Pristina for review, while the defendant remains in pretrial detention.

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A Kosovo Police statement said that Director General Colonel Gazmend Hoxha, Special Prosecution prosecutor Ilir Morina, Director of the Investigation Department Agron Nezaj, and Director of the War Crimes Investigation Directorate Bashkim Spahiu visited the villages of Abri e Epërme and Poklek i Vjetër in Drenas on Thursday. Some of the most serious massacres of Albanian civilians were committed in these areas during the war.

The institutional representatives met with Imer Deliu and Fadil Muqolli, relatives of the victims, who shared their testimonies about the tragic events. The delegation expressed solidarity with the families and reaffirmed its determination to fully clarify the crimes and bring those responsible to justice.

Kosovo Police said that, in coordination with the Special Prosecution and other law enforcement institutions, they will continue their work to investigate and document war crimes. According to the police, every new testimony and piece of information will be examined seriously.

According to the police, honouring the memory of the victims, supporting their families, and ensuring justice remain a moral and institutional obligation of the Republic of Kosovo.

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