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News|CourtsICC prosecutor opens probe into Belarus over deportations to LithuaniaThe prosecutor’s office said the crimes being investigated include deportation and persecution through deportation.

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have initiated an investigation into Belarus concerning the suspected forced deportation of political opponents.

TBy Thomas BlakeMar 12, 20261 min read

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have initiated an investigation into Belarus concerning the suspected forced deportation of political opponents.

The ICC prosecutor’s office announced on Thursday that there is a “reasonable basis to believe crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court have been committed.” The investigation focuses on alleged crimes, including deportation and persecution through deportation, which occurred at least partially within the territory of Lithuania.

These actions are believed to be part of a widespread and systematic attack against the civilian population. Although Belarus is not an ICC member, Lithuania, which is a member, referred the case to the Court.

Since the suppression of protests against President Alexander Lukashenko in 2020, Lithuania has served as a refuge for tens of thousands of Belarusians. Exiled opposition figures have frequently reported threats from Minsk's KGB security services while abroad.

These actions are believed to be part of a widespread and systematic attack against the civilian population.
Thomas Blake · Thehackingpost

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya expressed her support for the ICC prosecutor’s announcement, emphasizing the ongoing suffering of Belarusians due to the regime’s actions. She stated that this decision brings hope for justice and accountability.

In September 2024, Lithuania requested the ICC to open an investigation, asserting that some alleged crimes occurred on its territory. Belarus has a history of forcibly deporting political prisoners to Lithuania, including Nobel Prize winner Ales Bialiatski in December. In a similar incident, opposition figure Mikola Statkevich was forced to return to prison after refusing deportation to Lithuania.

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According to the Viasna rights group, there are currently 1,139 political prisoners in Belarus.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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