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CIR Identity-based disinformation Gendered disinformation Disinformation

Oct 13

Holding our digital ground: addressing gendered disinformation during elections and beyond

CIR explains how gendered disinformation works and provides actionable responses for governments and civil society.

CIR Afghanistan ISKP Islamic State

Sep 2

Surge in Islamic State Khorasan content online coincides with increased reports of linked activities and arrests in Europe and elsewhere

Afghan Witness data shows ISKP attacks have decreased inside Afghanistan, but reports highlight an uptick in linked activities and arrests outside the country amid an intensifying multi-lingual online campaign that draws recruits from Central Asia.

CIR Disinformation

Aug 13

Using open source to analyse breaking news events

When news breaks, misinformation can spread like wildfire. Stefanie Le, a senior CIR investigator based in Washington DC, discusses the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, the online misinformation that surrounded it, and how to use open source methods to try to make sense of it all.

CIR US Election Fake Accounts Disinformation Social Media

Sep 6

Unmasking the fake MAGA accounts: stolen photos and digital lies

A network of fake accounts are posing as young American women and posting pro-Trump content online, but they’re hiding behind – and in some cases manipulating – the images of European fashion influencers.

CIR Media Ukraine Russia

Jul 4

Information warfare: five ways Russia captured Ukrainian media

CIR Myanmar Sudan Gaza Press freedom Ukraine Russia Afghanistan OSINT Open Source

Jun 6

The challenges of open source research in conflict zones: “What we see is the most violent footage – some days, that’s all you see”

CIR Film awards Disinformation OSINT

Apr 22

The CIR Open Source Film Awards

2024 Film Awards

The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) is excited to launch the inaugural CIR Open Source Film Awards, premiering at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia. This new award program aims to highlight the effectiveness and significance of Open Source Investigations (OSINV) within the field of journalism.

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