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Drones

13th Nov 26

Big Drone

The big drone leading text

CIR Activism Dam Education

23rd Apr 25

How four days of revenge took over Syria

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Myanmar Witness Burnt bodies Burning Villages Fires

23rd Apr 25

How four years of war reduced Myanmar cities and towns to rubble

Satellite imagery shows how fire, shelling, and airstrikes have wrecked towns, cities and villages in resistance strongholds throughout the country.

Afghan Witness Arts & Culture Afghanistan Activism Artillery

31st Mar 25

Urban combat between the RSF and the SAF in Omdurman, Khartoum

On 6 February, a pro-SAF channel posted a video to Telegram showing destroyed buildings and bodies on the ground. Sudan Witness observed four dead bodies in the video, two of which were wearing uniforms resembling that of the RSF. The other bodies appear to be wearing civilian clothing.

5th Feb 25

Test

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22nd Jan 25

Testing post

Afghan Witness Violence Religious Freedom Terrorism Minority Rights Civilians Places of Worship Security ISKP

6th Dec 24

ISKP-claimed attack against Sufis in Baghlan

Eyes on Russia Casualties Schools Hospitals Healthcare Ukraine

23rd Nov 24

Open source investigators verify over 2,600 attacks on Ukraine’s hospitals, schools, churches and energy supply since Russian invasion

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Sudan Witness Featured

21st Nov 24

Deaths, destruction, and displacement in Gezira state

In October 2024, CIR’s Sudan Witness team verified footage relating to civilian deaths, forced displacement, and destroyed infrastructure in three settlements in Gezira, after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a major assault on the state. The United Nations (UN) reported that the RSF shot at civilians and subjected them to violence and humiliation between 20 and 25 October, leading to “scores” of casualties.

Afghan Witness Featured

18th Nov 24

Land clearance in Kabul

Officially framed as infrastructure development, the demolition campaign forces vulnerable populations out, erasing informal settlements and impacting minority neighbourhoods.

Myanmar Witness Shelling Featured Education Civilians Camps Magway Airstrike Casualties Children Women

15th Oct 24

Airstrikes following the launch of Operation Yan Naing Min

A Closer Look at Allegations of Civilian Casualties and Military Tactics

Sudan Witness Featured

27th Sep 24

RSF advance on the besieged city of El Fasher, North Darfur

On 21 September, a pro-Rapid Support Forces (RSF) account posted a video to X showing RSF presence in the besieged city of El...

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Violence Religious Freedom Terrorism Minority Rights Civilians Places of Worship Security ISKP

6th Dec 24

ISKP-claimed attack against Sufis in Baghlan

Ten worshippers killed in evening assault on Sufi shrine by multiple attackers.

21st Nov 24

Afghan factions react to Trump victory with mixed expectations

Pro-Taliban accounts mock U.S. intervention hopes, while anti-Taliban groups see the election as a chance for renewed resistance.

21st Nov 24

Public execution in Paktia marks Taliban’s shift in showcasing Sharia enforcement

Media allowed to film outside the stadium as Haqqani ministers highlight both unity and an attempt at clemency.

21st Nov 24

Tensions flare as Ghor residents confront Taliban forces

Protests over house raids and counternarcotics efforts in Pasaband and Shahrak lead to shootings, arrests, and allegations of ethnic discrimination.

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