Situation in the Republic of Lithuania/Republic of Belarus
Situation Sheet · ICC
Situation in the Republic of Lithuania/Republic of Belarus
| Situation Number | ICC-01/24 |
| 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.
Jurisdiction
| Rome Statute | Lithuania — State Party · 12 May 2003 Belarus — Not a State Party |
Opening of the investigation
| State referral | Lithuania · 30 September 2024 |
| Opening of investigation | 12 March 2026 |
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 |