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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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Sudan Witness Civilians

25th Jan 25

Sudanese Armed Forces recaptures key city of Wad Madani

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.

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Sudan Witness Violence

17th Jan 25

Violence across Gezira following SAF takeover of Wad Madani

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

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

16th Jan 25

Taliban reaffirms ban on women working for NGOs

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

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8th Jan 25

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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.

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Israel-Palestine Israel Lebanon Gaza

20th Dec 24

Mapping the digital evidence of the Israel-Gaza war

Investigators verified over 1,300 incidents in total, using digital investigation techniques to verify destruction, violence and visible casualties using footage and images shared online, satellite imagery and other types of open source material.

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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.

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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.

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Afghan Witness Women in Activism, Media, and Politics Policies and Restrictions 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.

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20th Dec 24

Israel-Palestine

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