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New research conducted by the Syrian Centre for Media and Freedom of Expression documents one of the worst mass atrocities of the Syrian conflict, as they attempt to gain justice twelve years later.

Religious buildings, protected as civilian objects and cultural property under international humanitarian law, have become scenes of devastation in Myanmar.

Eastern DRC’s abundant natural resources and the habitats that host them are just one of the many victims of the ongoing conflict. Armed groups turn to these resources as a means of conflict financing, while at the same time the precarious conditions of millions of people displaced by the conflict itself put further strain on protected areas harbouring the raw materials needed for survival. Read the article in full to find out more about the relationship between armed conflict in eastern DRC and the region’s resources.

Research conducted by SEEN for Civil Peace, a Syrian civil society organisation, in collaboration with CIR, examined the complex interactions of hostile dynamics during the critical transitional phase, following the collapse of the Syrian regime in late 2024. This research is the first of its kind in Syria.

As Israel's evacuation zone expands northward into Lebanese territory, CIR has documented strikes landing inside it and troops advancing deeper. With over 1 million self-reported IDPs and 133,492 IDPs in collective shelters as of 18 March 2026, the reality on the ground appears to increasingly diverge from evacuation orders.

Since the start of the Syrian revolution in 2011, mines have killed thousands of Syrians and injured thousands more. In collaboration with CIR, this investigation by the Syrian CSO SIRAJ, reveals a systematic campaign by the Assad regime to use mines to cause long-term human, material, and environmental harm that could last for decades.

Following M23’s withdrawal from Uvira, CIR verified the looting of a predominantly Banyamulenge church and documented a sharp increase in online criticism of MONUSCO, highlighting concerns about civilian protection during periods of shifting territorial control in eastern DRC.

Evidence verified by CIR shows a sharp escalation in Israeli military activity across Lebanon, with nearly 100 airstrikes documented in one week alongside confirmed ground incursions north of the Blue Line.

Online abuse moves fast and too often, bystanders don’t know how to respond. To mark International Women’s Day, CIR introduces The Six R’s of Digital Bystander Intervention, a practical framework that helps turn uncertainty into action and empowers users to challenge harm safely in digital spaces.

A new Le Monde documentary draws on Myanmar Witness’s investigation into the delivery of Czech-manufactured Let L410-UVP E20 Turbolets to Myanmar.

A military jet reportedly bombed residents preparing for a funeral in Htee Lin village on 22 January 2026, then struck again as survivors tried to help the wounded. Myanmar Witness verified footage showing at least 10 casualties, including individuals believed to have been displaced by recent fighting in the region.

CIR identified a surge in pro-Islamic State (IS) activity on Facebook following the Syrian government takeover of Al-Hol detention camp in late January, with posts spreading propaganda and coordinating logistical and financial support for detainee escapes.