Bashkim Smakaj and Fadil Fazliu granted provisional release from The Hague

“In his decisions of 3 February 2026, the Judge found that circumstances had changed since Mr. Smakaj’s and Mr. Fazliu’s detention was last reviewed in December 2025 and that their detention was no longer reasonable or proportionate. While the Judge found that there remained a moderate risk that both, Mr. Smakaj and Mr. Fazliu would, if released, obstruct the progress of proceedings, he concluded that these risks are outweighed by their fundamental right to liberty,” the press release said.