ICC, Belarus and Lithuania
Belarus Says Accusations of Crimes Against Humanity Put Before ICC Are Absurd
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov said allegations of crimes against humanity by his country, which Lithuania has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate, were absurd, Russian state news agency RIA reported on Thursday.
Lithuania refers Belarus to the ICC, alleging crimes against humanity over opposition crackdown
Lithuania has referred hard-line Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, government members, and security and military officials to the International Criminal Court, accusing them of committing crimes against humanity by forcing their own people to
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.
ICC to Open Belarus Crimes Against Humanity Inquiry at Lithuanian Request
The Lithuanian justice ministry said earlier in the day it was asking the ICC "to open an investigation... into the crimes against humanity committed by Lukashenko's regime - forced deportation, persecution of persons and other cruel behaviour which is contrary to the main norms of international law".
Lithuania Urges ICC To Probe Belarus Over Opposition Crackdown
Lithuania said on Monday it had asked the International Criminal Court to probe Belarus for alleged crimes against humanity in a crackdown on opposition following a disputed presidential election.
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.
Exiled Belarus Opposition Hails Lithuanian Appeal To ICC On Lukashenka
Belarus's opposition in exile has welcomed Lithuania's plan to ask the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged crimes against humanity by Aleksandr Lukashenka's regime, saying the process could bring international accountability and hope to Lukashenka's victims.
A Belarusian opposition leader hails Lithuania’s decision to seek ICC investigation into president
Belarus’ exiled opposition leader is hailing Lithuania’s move to seek prosecution at the International Criminal Court of her country’s authoritarian president and other officials, saying that it will give fresh hope to her homeland.
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 refers ICC to investigate crimes against humanity in Belarus
The Republic of Lithuania formally referred the situation in Belarus to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday, a significant action reflecting its dedication to ensuring accountability
Lithuania Requests The International Criminal Court To Investigate Crimes In Belarus
On September 30, 2024, the Government of Lithuania requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged ...
Tsikhanouskaya praises Lithuania's bid to prosecute Lukashenko at ICC
Belarusian president and other officials are accused of crimes against humanity, including the mass forced deportations of ...