Lukashenko is awaiting trial at The Hague. fact check

Checked on September 22, 2025
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1. Summary of the results

The claim that Lukashenko is awaiting trial at The Hague is not supported by the analyses provided [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]. According to the sources, there have been developments related to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Belarus, including an exiled Belarus activist presenting evidence to the ICC that he says implicates Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko in the illegal transfer of children to Belarus from Russian-occupied towns in Ukraine [1]. Additionally, the ICC chief prosecutor has launched a preliminary inquiry against Belarus over alleged crimes against humanity under Lukashenko's rule [2]. However, none of the sources mention Lukashenko awaiting trial at The Hague. The ICC has also received complaints and referrals related to Belarus, including one from Lithuania alleging crimes against humanity [4] and a complaint from RSF regarding the persecution of journalists in Belarus [5]. Other sources discuss human rights violations in Belarus, but do not mention Lukashenko awaiting trial [6] [7] [8].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some key points that are missing from the original statement include the fact that the ICC has launched a preliminary inquiry into alleged crimes against humanity in Belarus [2], and that there have been referrals and complaints to the ICC regarding Belarus [4] [5]. Alternative viewpoints that should be considered include the perspectives of the Belarusian government and Lukashenko himself, which are not represented in the provided analyses. It is also important to note that the ICC's process is ongoing, and it is unclear what the outcome will be [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]. The following are some of the key points to consider:

  • The ICC's preliminary inquiry into alleged crimes against humanity in Belarus [2]
  • The referrals and complaints to the ICC regarding Belarus [4] [5]
  • The perspectives of the Belarusian government and Lukashenko himself
  • The ongoing nature of the ICC's process [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement that Lukashenko is awaiting trial at The Hague may be considered misinformation, as it is not supported by the analyses provided [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]. This inaccuracy could be due to a lack of understanding of the ICC's process or a misinterpretation of the available information. The potential beneficiaries of this misinformation include those who oppose Lukashenko and the Belarusian government, as it could be used to put pressure on them or to damage their reputation [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]. On the other hand, the spread of this misinformation could also be detrimental to those who are seeking accurate information about the situation in Belarus and the ICC's involvement [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8].

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