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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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CIR aims to expose harm globally, online and offline, especially in violent conflicts.

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Afghan Witness Explosions

29th Apr 22

Double explosion targets two minivans in Mazar-e Sharif

The explosions reportedly targeted Hazara Shias – the second such attack in Mazar-e Sharif in just one week.

28th Apr 22

After self-immolation attempt in Kabul, Taliban play down economic motive

Following the incident, the Taliban posted interviews online with alleged family members, who claimed the man was suffering from mental health issues.

Afghan Witness Explosions Religion

25th Apr 22

Explosion at Kunduz mosque, followed by blast in Kabul

The two explosions came one day after multiple attacks on Thursday.

Myanmar Witness Women in Activism, Media, and Politics Policies and Restrictions

24th Apr 22

The Death of Ma Kyal Sin (Angel)

A detailed investigation into the death of a female protestor in Mandalay on 03 March 2021.

Eyes on Russia Occupation

22nd Apr 22

Russian forces re-deployed for second phase of invasion of Eastern Donbas

The Centre for Information Resilience’s “Eyes on Russia” Project maps, documents and verifies significant incidents related to Russian...

22nd Apr 22

ISKP claim multiple attacks

The blasts come just days after multiple explosions in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul.

Afghan Witness Education

20th Apr 22

Multiple explosions target Kabul boys’ schools

The attacks took place in Dasht-e-Barchi, which has a largely Hazara Shia population.

Myanmar Witness Policies and Restrictions Women in Activism, Media, and Politics Executions

17th Apr 22

The Death of Female Protestor Daw Tinnwe Yee

A detailed investigation into the death of a female protestor in Yangon on 28 Feb 2021.

Eyes on Russia Disinformation

13th Apr 22

Disinformation & Denial: Russia’s attempts to discredit open source evidence of Bucha

The Centre for Information Resilience’s Eyes on Russia (EoR) is an open source investigations project to map, document and verify...

Afghan Witness Violence

12th Apr 22

Series of attacks marks the start of fighting season

AW has verified six explosions which took place between March 27 and April 6

Myanmar Witness Protest Violence

10th Apr 22

Violence against protestors in Bago

A detailed description of violence against protestors in Bago city on 9 April 2021 where at least 82 were reportedly killed by security forces.

Eyes on Russia

7th Apr 22

Major bombing of Mariupol, Russian military faces losses, and conspiracy theories circulate

The Centre for Information Resilience’s “Eyes on Russia” Project maps, documents, and verifies significant incidents related to Russian...

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