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Aleh Malczanau

Aleh Malczanau, a former serviceman, was sentenced to 21 years in a high-security penal colony. He was convicted for his involvement in the 'railway partisan' movement, specifically for the arson of a signaling relay box to disrupt Russian military logistics. He is listed as a terrorist and an extremist.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Svetlahorsk, Gomel region

Activism

Dzjanis Dzikun

Dzjanis Dzikun is a member of the 'railway partisans' who carried out sabotage against railway infrastructure to disrupt Russian military movements. He was charged with terrorism, treason, and creating an extremist formation. He has been sentenced to a total of 25 years in a high-security regime.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Convicted