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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 Places of Worship Kayah IDPs Civilians 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.

Afghan Witness Violence Religious Freedom

Sep 1

Violence during Muharram ceremonies in Kabul

While events around the country took place largely peacefully, uniformed Taliban were recorded violently breaking up events in the capital.

Afghan Witness Arrests Media

Sep 1

Reported journalist arrests hit 2023 high as Taliban introduce ID cards

At least 13 journalists were reportedly arrested by the Taliban between July 20 and August 13.

Afghan Witness Security

Aug 30

Content released by ISKP indicates fewer and smaller cells

Analysis also reveals an absence of larger weaponry that was prominent in previous images released by the group.

Afghan Witness Education Women's rights

Aug 24

Options are limited for Afghan female students hoping to study

Afghan women and girls are seeking education opportunities outside of Afghanistan – but for many, numerous obstacles stand in their way.

Afghan Witness Information environment Media

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?