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CIR is a global leader in open-source investigations, exposing and disrupting malign actors wherever they operate. Our teams investigate foreign influence operations, document harm in conflict environments and expose networks responsible for online manipulation and other harmful activity. At the heart of our approach is a distinctive combination of deep local expertise and cutting-edge investigative methods. By working with regional analysts, civil society partners and technical specialists, we are able to rapidly collect, verify and analyse digital evidence from some of the world’s most challenging environments.

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Myanmar Witness Airstrike

30th Jan 24

Airstrike Denial

Myanmar state run media rejects evidence of deadly airstrikes in Tamu township

Afghan Witness

30th Jan 24

ISKP: “Kill them wherever you find them” highlights increased activity in Afghanistan

AW's analysis shows a significant increase in ISKP attacks across Afghanistan following the Islamic State spokesman's announcing the 'Kill them wherever you find them' campaign in January 2024.

Sudan Witness Energy

25th Jan 24

Damage to UNICEF Warehouse in Soba, Khartoum

Image credit: X @RSFSudan لقراءة المقال بالعربية UNICEF Warehouse, Soba, Khartoum Summary: Sudan Witness has verified an incident of...

Sudan Witness Civilians

25th Jan 24

Civilians detained and harassed by RSF soldiers in Gezira

لقراءة المقال بالعربية Al-Mu'ayliq Village, El Gezira Summary: On 10 January 2024, a video was posted showing armed individuals in Rapid...

Afghan Witness Media

23rd Jan 24

The stories of Afghanistan’s women journalists

From breaking barriers and challenging taboos, to facing widespread restrictions, AW looks at the experience of Afghanistan’s female journalists since the Taliban’s takeover.

Afghan Witness Protest

23rd Jan 24

Unclaimed Shia killings spark anti-Taliban protest

After three unclaimed killings of Shia scholars between 22 October and 1 December 2023, protests erupted in Herat against the Taliban’s alleged neglect of the Shia community. Questions remain about the perpetrators of these attacks, as ISKP, a militant group with a reputation for attacking Shias in Afghanistan has remained silent.

Myanmar Witness

23rd Jan 24

Conflict-stricken Churches

The impact of the conflict on church buildings across Chin state

Myanmar Witness Prisons

21st Jan 24

Mapping Myanmar's prisons

An open-source investigation into sites of detention in Myanmar

Sudan Witness Airstrike

15th Jan 24

Airstrikes across Nyala, South Darfur

لقراءة المقال بالعربية Nyala, South Darfur Summary: Sudan Witness verified two incidents of damage and ground disturbance in Nyala, South...

Sudan Witness Violence Fire

12th Jan 24

Fighting and fire at Wad Madani market

لقراءة المقال بالعربية Wad Madani market, Gezira Summary: On 29 December 2023, a Sudanese anti-war human rights activist posted a video...

Afghan Witness Policies and Restrictions

9th Jan 24

Male protests 2023: Driven by scarcity, restricted by risk

2023 saw Afghan men engaging in protests driven predominantly by economic concerns, but also in solidarity with women and minorities, risking their personal safety and financial security

Myanmar Witness Civilians

3rd Jan 24

Healthcare denied: Medical facilities under attack

The impact of the conflict on medical facilities across Myanmar

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