Reports

UK MPs’ call to exclude Afghanistan from cricket contests splits diaspora over “sportswashing” and national pride

Opposition hails accountability while Taliban seeks to rally support

Three Kanabi settlements suffered fire damage between 11 and 14 January, in likely arson attacks.

Sudan Witness verified further footage potentially showing violence towards civilians in villages in Gezira, following the Sudanese Armed Forces' (SAF) takeover of state capital Wad Madani in January 2025.

Sudan Witness verified three videos charting the pivotal moment the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) took back control of Wad Madani. The SAF recaptured Gezira's capital from the Rapid Support Forces on 12 January, marking a significant gain in the conflict.

An analysis of user sentiments in Burmese on TikTok and YouTube regarding two key military operations: Operation 1027, led by the Three Brotherhood Alliance in Shan State from October 2023, and the Myanmar military-led Yan Naing Min Operation, starting in early September in 2024. This work aims to understand how users express their opinions and emotions about these events and to reveal any patterns in the engagement between pro-military and anti-State Administration Council (SAC) actors across operations.

CIR verified five videos showing SAF or SAF-affiliated forces assaulting unarmed people in civilian clothing.

Allegedly targeting TTP assets, the strikes — killing dozens of civilians — mark a significant escalation in violence.

Refugees, including women and children, caught in escalating Afghan-Pakistani disputes.

Directive threatens licenses of NGOs defying restrictions, despite informal exceptions.

Legislation paves the way for Taliban cooperation but prompts regional security concerns.

On 15 December 2024, Myanmar marked the 77th anniversary of its Air Force Day. This report delves into the newly claimed additions to the MAF service along with a brief overview of the other aircraft present at the ceremony.