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CIR is a global leader in open-source investigations, exposing and disrupting malign actors wherever they operate. Our teams investigate foreign influence operations, document harm in conflict environments and expose networks responsible for online manipulation and other harmful activity. At the heart of our approach is a distinctive combination of deep local expertise and cutting-edge investigative methods. By working with regional analysts, civil society partners and technical specialists, we are able to rapidly collect, verify and analyse digital evidence from some of the world’s most challenging environments.

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Afghan Witness Media

23rd Aug 23

After the Fall: journalism in Afghanistan under the Taliban

Afghan Witness reflects on some of the key takeaways of the project’s collaborative event with Etilaatroz. How have Afghan media outlets had to adapt under Taliban rule – and how can open source help them?

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Afghan Witness Explosions Taliban

17th Aug 23

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.

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Myanmar Witness Fire

8th Aug 23

Myanmar on fire

The increased use of fires between September 2022 and January 2023

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Sudan Witness Executions

28th Jul 23

Khamis Abbakar, Governor of West Darfur, abducted and killed in El Geneina

WARNING: This report contains descriptions of graphic violence. CIR has verified information related to the abduction and killing of...

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Sudan Witness Healthcare

28th Jul 23

Looting of health facilities in Zalingei, Central Darfur - 27 June 2023

CIR has verified footage showing the looting of health facilities in Zalingei, Central Darfur on 27 June 2023. Download the PDF version...

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Sudan Witness Healthcare

28th Jul 23

SAF occupation of Al-Amal Hospital

CIR analysts have verified video circulating on 10 July 2023, showing the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) occupying a hospital and setting up...

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Sudan Witness Violence Civilians

28th Jul 23

Violent dispersal of civilians to pave way for occupation

CIR has verified three incidents where the RSF have used violent dispersion tactics in residential areas to intimate and instil fear in...

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Sudan Witness Civilians Fire

28th Jul 23

Fires at the Sieve Crops market and central Omdurman

CIR has verified large fires which destroyed a market and an industrial area north of central Omdurman between 2 July and 5 July 2023....

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Afghan Witness Policies and Restrictions Women in Activism, Media, and Politics

28th Jul 23

Women protest in Kabul over Taliban ban on beauty salons

Verifiable videos circulated online showing the Taliban using a water cannon and gunfire into the air to disperse protesters.

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Afghan Witness Women in Activism, Media, and Politics Policies and Restrictions

27th Jul 23

Women protest in Kabul over Taliban ban on beauty salons

Verifiable videos circulated online showing the Taliban using a water cannon and gunfire into the air to disperse protesters.

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