The International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched an investigation focusing on high-ranking officials in Belarus, who have been accused of committing crimes against humanity, specifically related to the deportation and persecution of political opponents. This initiative follows a submission by the Lithuanian Prosecutor's Office, which accused Belarus' top political, law enforcement, and military leaders of orchestrating inhumane acts against its citizens since the protests that erupted in 2020. The charges highlight a systematic campaign against dissenters in Belarus, raising substantial human rights concerns.