AMSTERDAM, March 12 (Reuters) - Prosecutors ⁠at the International Criminal Court said on Thursday ⁠they had opened an investigation into whether the ‌government of Belarus committed crimes that led to deportations of its opponents. Belarus is not a member of the ICC, but the case ​was brought by Lithuania, which is a ⁠member. Prosecutors determined that at ⁠least part of the alleged crimes by Belarusian authorities ⁠were committed ‌on Lithuania's territory, giving them jurisdiction. The prosecutors said there ​was reason to ‌believe the actions of Belarus were targeted against "actual or ⁠perceived opponents" ​of the Belarusian government. That justice will prevail, ​that those responsible will be ‌held accountable, and that the victims ​will finally receive truth and justice."

Source: The Star March 13, 2026 02:15 UTC