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Using footage shared online, Afghan Witness confirmed at least two deceased individuals.

As news of Zholia Parsi’s alleged arrest surfaced, Afghan Witness monitored the online response.

Afghan Witness has observed an increase in the number of claims of alleged forced displacement and the number of provinces affected.

AW investigators found that the content posted by both groups was fabricated using old satellite imagery and other content readily available online – likely an attempt to appear more technologically advanced than in reality.

While the protest garnered widespread support on social media, the women involved were also targeted with a range of criticism and hate speech.

What is mis- and disinformation? How is it undermining Afghanistan’s information environment, and how can we help tackle it?

What are the initial steps in an open source investigation? Which open source techniques are used by our analysts?

This is the first article of an explainer series about OSINT, its techniques, and how these can be applied in real-world investigations, especially in Afghanistan.

Analysis also reveals an absence of larger weaponry that was prominent in previous images released by the group.

Afghan women and girls are seeking education opportunities outside of Afghanistan – but for many, numerous obstacles stand in their way.