Lithuania Refers Belarus to ICC for Alleged Crimes Against Humanity

Lithuania accuses Lukashenko's regime of deportation and persecution amid crackdown on opposition since 2020.

Lithuania has asked the International Criminal Court to investigate Belarus for alleged crimes against humanity, including forced deportations and persecution.
The Lithuanian government claims the Belarusian regime forcibly displaced hundreds of thousands of citizens to neighboring countries.
The accusations stem from a severe crackdown on opposition groups following the disputed 2020 presidential election, which saw mass protests and arrests.
Exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya supports Lithuania's move, stating that about 300,000 Belarusians have fled the country.
Lithuania argues that the actions of Lukashenko's regime amount to a widespread and systematic attack on the civilian population.