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 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.

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 flee the country.

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

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

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.

Lithuania has formally requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate crimes against humanity committed by the regime of Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko.