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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.

New Sudan Witness analysis documents an escalation in indications of violence in Sudan’s Kordofan region, as pro-RSF calls for violence online coincide with satellite evidence of fighting, displacement, and trench construction around key cities.

Despite claims that delaying Phase 3 of Myanmar's military-led elections was intended to reduce risk, Myanmar Witness found that this phase saw the highest number of conflict-related incidents yet, calling into question claims that staggered voting improved civilian safety.

Five years on from the military coup, Myanmar remains engulfed in widespread violence and repression. 

CIR Co-Founder Ross Burley reflects on why CIR is documenting the war in Gaza and Israel, how we work in a hostile information environment, and what sustained open-source analysis is revealing about civilian harm and accountability.