Reports Archive - Centre for Information Resilience

Sep 19

RSF advance on one of last functioning hospitals in El Fasher

Sudan Witness verified footage showing the RSF presence at the Southern Hospital, amid reports emerged of intense fighting in El Fasher.

Myanmar Witness Children Casualties Airstrike

Sep 17

Civilians killed in attack on wedding in Mingin

Alleged airstrike kills at least 19 civilians, including children

Afghan Witness Information environment Taliban

Sep 12

Taliban sportswashing using Afghan cricket team

Afghanistan’s cricket team’s meeting with Taliban leaders sparks accusations of sportswashing, with many condemning the move as an attempt to normalise Taliban rule.

Afghan Witness Information environment Arrests Media Taliban

Sep 12

Social media activists arrested in eastern Afghanistan

In August 2024, the Taliban arrested two social media activists, Khetabullah Bangakh and Abdul Rahman Gulab, for spreading anti-Taliban content. Both were featured in confession videos pledging support to the Taliban.

Afghan Witness Violence Protests Taliban

Sep 11

Truck driver protest in Herat met with violence

A protest by truck drivers in Herat on 28 August 2024 over Taliban-imposed costs and preferential treatment turned violent when Taliban forces reportedly opened fire, wounding at least one protester.

Afghan Witness Religious Freedom Media Human Rights Women's rights Taliban

Sep 11

Taliban’s new vice and virtue law targets women, minorities, and media

The Taliban's new vice and virtue law, ratified in July 2024, mandates severe restrictions on women's dress, public behaviour, and transportation, while also imposing limitations on the media and minorities.

Afghan Witness Security Violence Terrorism Religion Shia ISKP

Aug 31

ISKP attack against civilian minibus in Dasht-e Barchi highlights lack of security

The attack on 11 August 2024 targeted a civilian minibus in Kabul’s Dasht-e Barchi area, on the same road as six previous attacks.

Afghan Witness Security Violence Human Rights Women's rights Taliban

Aug 31

Claimed Taliban killing of civilians

Reports of Taliban violence reveal alleged involvement in killings, torture, and beatings of civilians, including minorities and former security personnel, between August 13 and 19, 2024.

Afghan Witness Security Internal Discord Iran Taliban

Aug 31

Taliban disown Tajik commander over anti-Iran remarks

Khorasani's video criticising Iran led to a public disavowal by Taliban spokesperson Mujahid, who dismissed the commander’s statements as personal views.