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CIR Disinformation Social Media South Africa Russia Ukraine

May 23

Pro-Kremlin content targets South African social media users, pushing narratives around Ukrainian neo-Nazism

Afghan Witness Security Violence NRF AFF Resistance Taliban

May 9

NRF and AFF: Joint event and increased attacks in Kabul

NRF and AFF jointly commemorated fallen commanders in their first shared online event, where leaders emphasised the need for unity; both groups have intensified their activity in Kabul in recent months, but while the NRF notably increased attacks during Ramadan, the AFF announced a suspension of operations.

Afghan Witness Security Violence Taliban ISKP

May 9

ISKP: Group re-emerges after two-month gap in activity

After a two-month hiatus in ISKP activity, the group resumed attacks in Kandahar, Kunar, Kabul, and Herat, targeting critical infrastructure and Shia communities, highlighting the group’s ongoing presence and capabilities in Afghanistan.

Afghan Witness Media Arrests Information environment Taliban

May 9

Media environment: Two outlets suspended and other journalists arrested

The Afghan media landscape has been under sustained pressure since the Taliban takeover, with the closure of two TV channels linked to political parties and a series of journalist detentions in recent weeks, indicating the Taliban's ongoing efforts to control the media landscape.

TFGBV in Ethiopia Gender-Based Violence Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Women in Activism, Media, and Politics

May 1

Recommendations

This recommendations document is the product of discussions at roundtables and workshops in Addis Ababa and virtually. The recommendations come directly from those working on human rights in Ethiopia. Several initiatives are already underway to combat TFGBV or related harms. Where appropriate, CIR has spotlighted them throughout the recommendations document.

TFGBV in Ethiopia Gender-Based Violence Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Women in Activism, Media, and Politics

May 1

Report 1: Silenced, shamed, and threatened

TFGBV in Ethiopia Women in Activism, Media, and Politics Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Gender-Based Violence

May 1

Research Summary

Afghan Witness Public punishments Policies and Restrictions

Apr 30

Audio clip from Taliban leader addresses stoning of Afghan women

In audio clips circulated online in March, the Taliban’s Supreme Leader emphasised the strict implementation of Sharia punishments and spoke of harsher punishments for women.

Afghan Witness Internal Discord Hizb-e Islami Relocation Taliban

Apr 30

Gulbuddin Hekmatyar relocated from state-owned land by Taliban officials

According to the Taliban, the land that Hizb-e Islami party leader Hekmatyar was living on had been provided by the Republican government and was not legitimate, as recognising it as such would imply recognition of the previous administration.

Apr 24

Fire damage to the commercial area of Zamzam IDP camp

CIR verified that fires destroyed the northern section of the market area of Zamzam, a camp for internally displaced persons (IDP) in...

Afghan Witness Violence Hate Speech Arrests Women's rights

Apr 22

Rising reports of femicide: new digital map documents cases of violence and repression of Afghan women in ‘public’ roles

Female-led newsroom Zan Times used investigative reporting and open source techniques to document killings, disappearances and arrests of Afghan women.

Afghan Witness Women in Activism, Media, and Politics

Apr 10

Taliban issues further restrictions on Afghan female journalists in TV and radio

In Kabul, female presenters were reportedly told to appear on air only in full veiling, while in Khost, local media was prohibited from broadcasting calls from women and girls.