Why are the Kosovars so upset after the KSC?

Why are Kosovars turning against the Kosovo Specialist Chambers? This podcast explores the history and growing tensions surrounding the KSC after its latest verdict against former KLA leaders.

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Protesters in front of the Kosovo Assembly building, in Pristina
Protesters in front of the Kosovo Assembly building, in Pristina, on October 5, 2026, following an extraordinary session on a bill limiting the jurisdiction of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC). Photo: © Armend Nimani / AFP

This week, Kosovo is in turmoil and a majority rallied against the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) to limit its mandate, following its latest verdict against high-ranking figures of the Kosovo Liberation Army. In this lengthy podcast, which looks back at the complex history of the KSC, our partner from Asymmetrical Haircuts asked “why are the Kosovars so upset?” to Die Morina van Uijtregt, a journalist and commentator in Kosovo, and to Fred Abrahams, a researcher, writer and human rights advocate. A story to be followed in Justice Info next week…

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This podcast has been published as part of a partnership between Justice Info and Asymmetrical Haircuts, a podcast on international justice produced from The Hague by journalists Janet Anderson and Stephanie van den Berg, who retain full control and independence over the contents of the podcast.

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