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Afghan Witness Information environment Women's rights

Oct 13

Reports of prominent activist’s arrest sparks protests, but is also met with online hate speech

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

Afghan Witness Violence Forced Displacement

Oct 2

Uptick in claims of forced displacement across Afghanistan

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

Afghan Witness Information environment Foreign relations

Oct 2

Appointment of new Chinese ambassador to Afghanistan triggers mixed responses online

Some framed the event as a sign of recognition from a global superpower, while others criticised the warm reception provided by the Taliban.

Afghan Witness Information environment Resistance

Sep 27

ALM and Loy Paktia Freedom Front claim use of drones against Taliban, but content is manufactured

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.

Myanmar Witness Executions Atrocity Civilians Kayah Vehicles Arms Shan Airstrike Fire Children Women

Sep 21

A month of violence in Moe Bye

Clashes leave religious buildings and civilian property destroyed, thousands displaced and many casualties

Afghan Witness Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Women in Activism, Media, and Politics

Sep 20

Female hunger strikers face criticism, denial, and hate speech online

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

Eyes on Russia Russia Ukraine Mapping

Sep 19

Kherson after occupation: Mapping Russian attacks on medical infrastructure

Kherson was the first major Ukrainian city to be seized by Russian occupying forces at the beginning of the full-scale invasion with President Putin declaring the city part of the Russian Federation on 30 September 2022 after a sham referendum.

Myanmar Witness Civilians IDPs Kayah Places of Worship Airstrike Schools Children

Sep 12

Airstrikes in Kayah state

Damage to an IDP camp, school, religious site and homesÂ

Eyes on Russia

Sep 12

One year on from the discovery of mass graves in Izium, we identify the “enablers” of torture

A year after the discovery of mass graves and evidence of torture in Izium, open source investigators from the Centre for Information...

Afghan Witness Security Foreign relations

Sep 1

Explosion in Khost reportedly targeting Pakistani Taliban members

The incident triggered various reactions and claims on both sides of the border – and is set against a backdrop of rising political tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban.