Work on Advancing the Investigation of the "Belarusian Situation" at the International Criminal Court Continues

"It is precisely thanks to the Ministry of Justice and the Government of Lithuania that thousands of Belarusians who have suffered from repression, persecution, and deportation have been given hope for international justice and the restoration of their rights," — stated Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Head of the NAM Pavel Latushka during a meeting with Lithuania's Minister of Justice Rita Tamašunienė.

During the meeting, Pavel Latushka expressed gratitude to Lithuania and noted that the referral of the "Belarusian situation" by the Lithuanian Government to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is not only the result of painstaking legal work, but also an act of Lithuania's commitment to the highest principles of justice.

Pavel Latushka emphasised that at this point everything within our power is being done to advance the investigation of the "Belarusian situation" at the International Criminal Court, as well as to encourage other countries to join and support this investigation.

The parties also separately discussed other avenues for holding the regime to international account, including within the framework of the International Court of Justice. The conversation covered accountability both for crimes against Belarusians and for violations of international obligations with respect to Lithuania.

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