Situation Sheet · ICC
Situation in the Plurinational State of Bolivia
| Situation Number |
ICC-02/20
|
| Status |
Preliminary Examination · Closed |
Context
The preliminary examination concerned events that took place in Bolivia in August 2020, when nationwide road blockades allegedly prevented access to vital medical supplies and services, causing the deaths of over 40 individuals in need of medical oxygen or hospital care due to Covid-19, and inflicting serious harm on the broader population. The alleged conduct was examined as potentially constituting crimes against humanity of murder and other inhumane acts under articles 7(1)(a) and 7(1)(k) of the Rome Statute.
Jurisdiction
| Rome Statute |
State Party · 27 June 2002 |
Opening of the Preliminary Examination
| Mode of Initiation |
State referral (Bolivia) · 9 September 2020 |
| Conclusion of preliminary examination |
14 February 2022 |
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