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Situation in the Republic of Lithuania/Republic of Belarus




Situation Sheet · ICC

Situation in the Republic of Lithuania/Republic of Belarus

Jurisdiction

Rome Statute Lithuania — State Party · 12 May 2003 · Belarus — Not a State Party
State referral Lithuania · 30 September 2024
Opening of investigation 12 March 2026
Status Investigation · Ongoing

Context

The investigation covers alleged crimes against humanity committed in the Republic of Belarus, a non-State Party to the Rome Statute, where at least one element of the alleged crimes was committed on the territory of Lithuania, an ICC State Party. The investigation covers transboundary crimes since 1 May 2020, including crimes against humanity such as deportation and persecution on political grounds allegedly committed by the Belarusian authorities.

Cases

No cases have been brought before the Court in connection with this situation.

Key Documents

State referral Referral by the Republic of Lithuania (2024)
Summary of findings Summary of Findings — Situation in Lithuania/Belarus (2026)
ICC case page Official ICC page — Situation in Lithuania/Belarus