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CIR Gender-Based Violence Conflict Related Sexual Violence

3rd Dec 25

A milestone in standards for CRSV investigations: The open-source practitioners guide to the Murad Code

Working to make ethical, secure, and survivor-centred approaches central to OSINT investigations into gender-based violence.

Sudan Witness Displacement Civilians Casualties

7th Nov 25

Displacement, detentions, and killings following the RSF takeover of El Fasher

After an 18-month siege, El Fasher fell to the RSF on October 26, 2025. Footage verified by CIR shows civilians being detained and killed as they tried to flee, as well as senior commanders present at execution sites and signs of further atrocities being committed.

Spotlight on Extremism Online Abuse

19th Nov 25

Use of coded language by far-right extremists online: Emojis, numbers, and symbols reinforce in-group identity

This study exposes how far-right extremists on TikTok use evolving coded language, from emojis and numbers to symbols and historical references, to slip past moderation and strengthen in-group identity. These cues are then used to spread hate, disinformation, and even incite violence in mainstream spaces.

Myanmar Witness Explosions

29th Oct 25

Reported explosions, shutdowns and the raid at KK Park

Several Starlink devices have reportedly been confiscated by the Myanmar military following a raid on a scam centre on 19 October 2025.

Myanmar Witness Casualties Airstrike Civilians

21st Oct 25

Candlelight protest turns deadly: paramotor attack in Sagaing

Israel-Palestine Infrastructure

13th Oct 25

The destruction of Rafah: A city unmade

CIR

6th Oct 25

A7 Abroad: Sanctions evasion as a service

Eyes on Russia Civilians Airstrike

15th Sep 25

Russian air strike on Yarova, Donetsk Oblast kills at least 12 civilians

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Afghan Witness Policies and Restrictions

2nd Dec 25

Restrictions on Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: Reported Measures and Timeline (2021–2025)

Since the Taliban’s return in 2021, Afghan women have faced escalating restrictions that limit their mobility, visibility, and access to basic services. This report together recent directives verified by Afghan Witness, as well as a timeline of restrictions since 2021 to show how measures eroding women's rights across Afghanistan have developed.

Sudan Witness Displacement Civilians Casualties

7th Nov 25

Displacement, detentions, and killings following the RSF takeover of El Fasher

Myanmar Witness Mass graves Executions

4th Nov 25

Human Remains Found in Htan Shauk Khan Village: Reported Massacre in Buthidaung

Multiple agencies have reported that the Arakan Army is responsible for the killing of more than 600 Rohingya civilians in Htan Shauk Khan village, Buthidaung township on 2 May 2024. Through geolocation, satellite, and forensic imagery analysis, Myanmar Witness has investigated into the reported massacre.

Israel-Palestine Infrastructure

13th Oct 25

The destruction of Rafah: A city unmade

CIR’s investigation into Rafah found widespread destruction between March and May 2025, with nearly 70% of structures in the area wiped out. Much of the damage was concentrated near the newly built Morag Corridor, alongside evidence of cleared IDP camps and damaged infrastructure. Verified footage sheds further light on how this destruction took place.

Myanmar's cities and towns after four years of conflict

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The Israel-Gaza Conflict Map

The Israel-Gaza Conflict Map is a map of incidents documented by CIR covering the Occupied Palestinian Territories (the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem), Israel, and Lebanon since 7 October 2023.

Incidents have been visually verified using videos and photos uploaded from the ground, as well as satellite imagery, to identify when the incident happened (date) and where it happened (location). Each piece of data has been analysed for authenticity by CIR Investigators.

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