GJKKO has today made the decision to go to trial for the "Gërdeci" case, and the former Minister of Defense, Fatmir Mediu, has been officially charged, who faces two charges, "Misuse of duty" and "Misuse of duty". in cooperation with the commanding military cadre".
The court has decided PRO to SPAK's request, so the trial on the merits in relation to this issue will begin. Mr. Mediu's lawyers asked for the dismissal of the case and after being confronted with the fact that the trial on the merits had been committed, they asked for a shortened trial, a request that was accepted.
Fatmir Mediu did not appear at today's preliminary hearing, but was represented by his defense lawyer. The Durda family was also present at the session. SPAK was represented today by three female prosecutors, Altin Dumani, Arben Kraja and Klodian Braho.
The council session is scheduled to be held on April 24.
The family members of the victims of the Gërdec tragedy were not accepted as parties in the trial, as the lawyer Dorian Matlija stated that this process should be with the participation of the family members.
"I do not consider this valid as a procedure. The families of the victims should have been there. We will be present at the next session as well. We will present our requests. The abbreviated trial will definitely accept the defendant's request. This process will life with the participation of family members. The European Court for Human Rights has also been invested." - said lawyer Matlija.
Outside the court premises, after the decision was handed down, Zamira Durda, who lost her only 7-year-old son in the Gërdec explosion, gave a statement to the media. Since the family has not been accepted as a party in the trial, Durda says that she will continue her battle for justice.
"The entire SPAK must be dismissed. Zamira will continue the battle, it's a shame", said Zamira Durda.