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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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29th Aug 24

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28th Aug 24

Meet the men burning down Sudan – تعرف على الرجال الذين يحرقون السودان.

The civil war in Sudan, a conflict between the RSF and SAF, analysed using open source investigative techniques (OSINT).

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Sudan Witness Infrastructure

23rd Aug 24

Verifying the destruction of Wad Madani Dry Port

Sudan Witness has verified significant damage to a dry port in Wad Madani, following a reported airstrike On 16...

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Afghan Witness Disinformation

12th Aug 24

Anti-Afghan protests and disinformation after murders in Iran

Anti-Afghan sentiment on the rise in Iran after alleged Afghan-linked murders.

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Afghan Witness Harassment

12th Aug 24

Public protests against the Taliban in Kabul, Herat and Jowzjan provinces

Non-payment of pensions in Kabul, crippling new law on money exchangers in Herat and Taliban harassment of women in Jowzjan.

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Sudan Witness Drones

8th Aug 24

Alleged drone strike hits Jebel Aulia market

Sudan Witness has verified damage to Jebel Aulia, Khartoum, following a reported airstrike, leading to civilian deaths and destroyed property.

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Afghan Witness Religion Human Rights

7th Aug 24

Investigation: civilian casualties at the 2023 Ashura commemorations in Ghazni province

On 28 July 2023, clashes erupted in Ghazni province when Taliban forces sought to disperse crowds, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. Rejecting responsibility, the Taliban instead blamed the violence on "evil elements" in the crowd. AW investigates the events.

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25th Jul 24

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Sudan Witness

18th Jul 24

RSF seizes control of Jebel Moya and Sinja, Sennar State

While tightening its grip on El Fasher, North Darfur, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) further expanded into areas of Sudan that were previously under control of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in June 2024.

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