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Sudan Witness Violence Displacement

4th Feb 26

RSF activity and conflict impact in Kordofan

New Sudan Witness analysis documents an escalation in indications of violence in Sudan’s Kordofan region, as pro-RSF calls for violence online coincide with satellite evidence of fighting, displacement, and trench construction around key cities.

Myanmar Witness Violence Media Human rights

1st Feb 26

Five years on: Myanmar under military rule

Five years on from the military coup, Myanmar remains engulfed in widespread violence and repression.

Israel-Palestine Open source

28th Jan 26

Documenting the Israel–Gaza war: reflections and the future

CIR Co-Founder Ross Burley reflects on why CIR is documenting the war in Israel and Gaza, how we work in a hostile information environment, and what sustained open-source analysis is revealing about civilian harm and accountability.

Eastern DRC Violence Airstrike Casualties

19th Jan 26

The hidden frontline: what OSINT can reveal about the fighting in the eastern DRC

On 2 January 2026, an airstrike on central Masisi, eastern DRC, reportedly killed 22 and injured at least 40 others. The strike destroyed homes and also damaged the offices of War Child, an NGO serving children affected by conflict. M23, a Rwandan-backed Congolese paramilitary group, and the Congolese government – opposing sides in a conflict with causes stretching back at least 30 years – have since blamed each other for the attack.

Myanmar Witness Violence

4th Feb 26

Myanmar military-led election Phase 3: Delayed voting does not mean safer elections

CIR Gendered Disinformation Media

14th Jan 26

“Grok’d”: Five emerging lessons on limiting abuse of AI image generation

CIR Protest Violence Civilians

11th Jan 26

From ballots to bullets: Tanzania's deadly post-election crackdown

Eyes on Russia Civilians Drones

22nd Dec 25

The Red Zone Map: documenting Russian drone attacks in Kherson

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Sudan Witness Violence

21st Jan 26

RSF takeover of the 22nd Division base in Babanusa, West Kordofan

On 1 December, the RSF captured the 22nd Division base in Babanusa, West Kordofan, after signalling their advance online and carrying out a destructive assault verified by satellite imagery and multiple videos. The takeover consolidated RSF control in western Sudan and restricted civilian reporting, raising concerns over further moves toward SAF-held areas.

Myanmar Witness Civilians Displacement

5th Jan 26

Assessing the internal displacement crisis in Myanmar

Myanmar Witness has carried out an investigation into internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar between January and June 2025, due to the spread of internal displacement-related reports being shared online since the 1 February 2021 coup.

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 Civilians Displacement 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.

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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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Reuters, 26 January 2026

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Reuters, 22 December 2025

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AP News, 17 December 2025

Sudan war: Air force's bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says

BBC News, 9 December 2025

Blood and Resources: How Great Powers Get Rich on Civil War

Modern Diplomacy, 28 November 2025

Hospital massacre caps a long series of attacks on healthcare in war-torn Sudan

Reuters, 28 November 2025

How we identified Afghan house hit in reported Pakistan air strike

BBC Verify, 26 November 2025

‘We saw so many bodies that we lost count’: uncovering the hidden horror of El Fasher

The Observer, 26 November 2025

How this newsroom braves Sudan’s civil war to keep the world informed

Reuters Instutute, 21 November 2025

In Myanmar, Illicit Rare Earth Mining Is Taking a Heavy Toll

Yale E360, 20 November 2025

Satellite imagery captures destruction at Russia's new drone base after a massive Ukrainian attack

Business Insider, 12 November 2025

As feridas da guerra nas comunidades religiosas em Mianmar - Vatican News

Vatican News , 11 November 2025