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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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Weapons Airstrike Drones

15th Oct 26

Foreign made UAVs in Sudan

CIR conducted open-source investigations to identify which unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, are being used in the ongoing war in Sudan by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). This factsheet details which UAVs are being used by which actors, and where the UAVs are being manufactured.

Infrastructure Drones

13th May 25

Alleged drone strikes in Port Sudan

After reports of drone strikes emerged from Port Sudan in early May, CIR verified user-generated content (UGC) and satellite imagery confirming fires and damage to six sites.

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.