Two of Alexander Lukashenko’s “challengers” in upcoming 2025 presidential elections drop out before race even starts, pledge ...

Lithuania, which referred Belarus to the ICC, alleges that since 2020, "crimes against humanity – including deportation, persecution and other inhumane acts – have been carried out against the ...

On Sept. 30, Lithuania submitted a referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC) requesting an investigation into Belarus over possible crimes against humanity targeting Belarusian civilians “at ...

Kolesnikova, one of the most popular and charismatic figures who helped lead protests of Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, was last heard from in February 2023. The 42-year ...

Imprisoned Belarus Activist Maria Kolesnikova Is Considering Asking for a Pardon, Her Father Says TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova is ...

Belarus has scheduled its presidential election for Jan. 26, a move that is almost certain to extend the long-standing rule of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko. The timing of this ...

reports that residents of Belarus have now sought exile in over 25 ICC State Parties, as well as at least 10 other States that have not ratified the Rome Statute. Lithuania, which became home to ...

how can the ICC fulfill its mandate to “end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of international concern”? Lithuania’s recent referral requesting an investigation into Belarus ...