The Kosovo Prosecutor's Office accused 35 former Serbian police officers for the Prekaz massacre, which occurred in 1998 during the territory's war of independence. The attack resulted in the death of about 60 people, including women and children.
Among the accused are former members of Serbian police forces who allegedly participated in the operation against the village of Prekaz, which was considered a stronghold of the Kosovo Liberation Army. The massacre is considered one of the bloodiest episodes of the conflict that opposed Serbian forces to Kosovo independence fighters.
This judicial process comes within the framework of Kosovo's efforts to hold accountable those responsible for war crimes committed during the 1998-1999 conflict. The Kosovo authorities have been processing cases related to human rights violations during this period.
