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Some framed the event as a sign of recognition from a global superpower, while others criticised the warm reception provided by the Taliban.

AW investigators found that the content posted by both groups was fabricated using old satellite imagery and other content readily available online – likely an attempt to appear more technologically advanced than in reality.

Clashes leave religious buildings and civilian property destroyed, thousands displaced and many casualties

While the protest garnered widespread support on social media, the women involved were also targeted with a range of criticism and hate speech.

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.

Damage to an IDP camp, school, religious site and homes 

A year after the discovery of mass graves and evidence of torture in Izium, open source investigators from the Centre for Information...

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.

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

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

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

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