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Eyes on Russia Drone Footage Ukraine Russia

Dec 4

‘Human safari’: The chilling escalation of Russia’s drone warfare in Kherson

Russian forces have dramatically escalated their use of drone-dropped munitions in Kherson, described by locals as a “human safari”.

CIR Israel Lebanon Gaza Open Source

Nov 28

The digital frontline: Conducting open source investigations in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel

Four investigators share their thoughts and experiences from the past year – providing insights into the role open source research has played in the conflict and the personal challenges they have faced.

Documentaries

Nov 21

Glide Bombs – How Russia attacks Ukraine using old bombs in a new way

What are glide bombs and how have they become one of the most important weapons used by Russia in the war in Ukraine?

Afghan Witness Afghanistan Taliban

Nov 18

Documenting demolitions: the Taliban’s land clearance campaign and its impact on marginalised communities

Since assuming power in August 2021, the Taliban have initiated a number of infrastructure projects in Kabul. But forced evictions and demolitions have seen ethnic minorities and vulnerable communities bear the brunt.

CIR Sheikh Hasina Quota protests Bangladesh

Nov 5

Investigating police violence in the deadly Bangladesh quota protests

CIR US Election Fake Accounts Disinformation Social Media

Sep 6

Unmasking the fake MAGA accounts: stolen photos and digital lies

Myanmar Witness Airstrike Myanmar

Oct 14

Impact of 'pacify through fear' strategy from Myanmar military

Sudan Witness

Oct 31

Crashed IL-76 in North Darfur: Sorting through the wreckage

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Sudan Witness Featured

Nov 21

Sudan Witness Monthly Update: Violence towards civilians in Gezira state

In October 2024, CIR’s Sudan Witness team verified footage relating to civilian deaths, forced displacement, and destroyed infrastructure in three settlements in Gezira, after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a major assault on the state. The United Nations (UN) reported that the RSF shot at civilians and subjected them to violence and humiliation between 20 and 25 October, leading to “scores” of casualties.

Afghan Witness Featured

Nov 18

Land clearance in Kabul

Officially framed as infrastructure development, the demolition campaign forces vulnerable populations out, erasing informal settlements and impacting minority neighbourhoods.

Myanmar Witness Magway Featured Shelling Camps Civilians Education Airstrike Casualties Children Women

Oct 15

Airstrikes following the launch of Operation Yan Naing Min

A Closer Look at Allegations of Civilian Casualties and Military Tactics

Sudan Witness Featured

Sep 27

Flash report: RSF advancements in El Fasher, North Darfur

OVERVIEW On 21 September, a pro-Rapid Support Forces (RSF) account posted a video to X showing RSF presence in the besieged city of El...

CIR Open Source Film Awards

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CIR is proud to announce the opening of the second edition of the CIR Open Source Film Awards, celebrating the power and impact of open source investigations in journalism.

The Awards are open for submissions from 29 November 2024 and will close on Wednesday 22 January 2025.

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