Myanmar Witness Violence Airstrike 31st Dec 24 An epicentre of violence: A Sagaing region anthology Through this vast reporting of Sagaing, Myanmar Witness has aimed to emphasise themes and tactics that show extreme violence and repetition.
Afghan Witness Terrorism 20th Dec 24 Taliban Minister Khalil Haqqani killed in ISKP-claimed suicide attack Taliban blames “foreign countries” for aiding ISKP amid rumours of internal tensions.
Afghan Witness 20th Dec 24 Taliban Supreme Leader reportedly orders ban on foreign organisations Reported ban sparks opposition within the Taliban leadership
Afghan Witness 20th Dec 24 Taliban enforce first Hadd punishment with public flogging in Parwan Man lashed 80 times for false adultery claim as Taliban begin enforcing severe Sharia punishments.
Afghan Witness 20th Dec 24 Taliban mark Assad’s fall with rallies, sweets, and solidarity messages Taliban emphasise Syrian ‘victory’ as a milestone for the Muslim ummah amid internal differences.
Afghan Witness Policies and Restrictions Women in Activism, Media, and Politics Healthcare 20th Dec 24 Taliban ban women from medical studies, sparking protests across provinces New Taliban ban ends women's medical education, raising alarm over future healthcare for Afghan women.
Sudan Witness Minority Rights Information environment Online abuse 13th Dec 24 Gezira’s marginalised Kanabi community targeted in 'fierce campaign' of hate online Pro-Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) accounts shared hate speech and misinformation about the marginalised Kanabi community in Gezira state throughout November.
Sudan Witness Airstrike 9th Dec 24 Alleged airstrike on 13 Market, East Nile, Khartoum State Flash Report: Sudan Witness has verified footage showing a destroyed marketplace and motionless bodies in East Nile, Khartoum State.
Afghan Witness Media Terrorism Security Propaganda 9th Dec 24 ISKP calls for “lone wolf” attacks in Khorasan First calls for attacks in the territory marks a strategic shift for the group
Afghan Witness Disinformation Media 9th Dec 24 NRF social media campaign seeks support from Trump cabinet picks Using official channels and unofficial pro-NRF accounts, the group promotes its stance to the U.S. and appeals for tougher anti-Taliban policy
Afghan Witness Education Media Propaganda Children 9th Dec 24 Women and children’s radicalisation under the Taliban administration Lectures by female scholar and a children’s play among strategies to promote jihadi ideology
Afghan Witness Terrorism Security 9th Dec 24 ISKP-claimed attack against Sufis in Baghlan Ten worshippers killed in evening assault on Sufi shrine by multiple attackers