Lithuania asks International Criminal Court to investigate Belarus
Lithuania has asked the International Criminal Court to investigate the leadership of Belarus for crimes against humanity, according to an application published by the court. The application claims Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's autocratic leadership has ordered violent deportations and persecutions.
Lithuania says it will ask ICC to investigate Belarus deportations
Lithuania said on Monday it will ask the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate Belarus over "forcible deportation, persecution and other cruel behaviour" against its own citizens. The action was announced by Lithuania's justice ministry and drew immediate support from exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
ICC to Open Belarus Crimes Against Humanity Inquiry at Lithuanian Request
The International Criminal Court chief prosecutor said on Monday he would launch a preliminary inquiry against Belarus over alleged crimes against humanity under the rule of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko.
Lithuania urges ICC probe into crimes of Lukashenko regime
Lithuania has formally requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate crimes against humanity committed by the regime of Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko.
Lithuania asks ICC to probe Belarus for alleged crimes against humanity
Lithuania requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday to investigate neighbouring Belarus over alleged crimes against humanity under the rule of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko.
Belarus Opposition Leader Backs Lithuania's Case in ICC Over Deportations
"The crimes committed by this regime, from forced deportations to illegal arrests and torture, cannot go unpunished. Lithuania's courage gives us hope that the world is finally holding the regime accountable for its atrocities,
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