Databases Reporting Tools & Tips
New Open Source Tools and Tips to Investigate Bombing of Civilians
An innovative new database, the Open Source Munitions Portal (OSMP), identifies and shows remnants of explosive devices in conflict zones.
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open source investigations
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Investigative Techniques Methodology
Investigating Russia’s Proliferating Use — And Supply — Of Attack Drones Against Ukraine
A cross-border investigation into Russia’s use of drones in Ukraine includes how drones are assembled despite sanctions, and cooperation with Tehran to produce UAVs on Russian soil.
How They Did It Methodology
How BBC Open Source Journalists Investigate, Analyze, and Verify Information from Gaza
GIJN talked with reporters doing the difficult work of covering the Hamas attack on Israel and its aftermath, including preparations for the October 7 assault.
Methodology
Remotely Investigating Russia’s Devastation of Mariupol
In March 2022, Human Rights Watch embarked on what would become an almost two year-long investigation into the Russian siege of Mariupol. Here, we explain our methodology.
News & Analysis
Using Forensic Methods to Investigate Human Rights Violations in the Middle East
Forensic Architecture, a research agency based in London, blends human rights expertise with research, architectural capabilities, and investigative firepower. Our interview finds out how the team tackles investigations in the Middle East.
Case Studies
Uncovering a Plagiarism Scandal Among the Romanian Elite
Emilia Șercan has spent the last seven years writing dozens of investigations about alleged plagiarism and academic fraud in the doctorates of Romania’s elites. Her investigations have found evidence of copying from famous authors and other students’ in the work of the current Romanian prime minister as well as the ministers of defense, health, and education, a number of university rectors, police chiefs and army generals, prosecutors, and judges.
GIJN Workshop: Search Tips for LinkedIn – How to Track People and Companies on the World’s Top Professional Network
GIJN is pleased to announce a hands-on session with search guru Henk van Ess, focused on helping journalists worldwide to navigate the LinkedIn network. The session will include how to track people and companies across the platform, find out what individuals and companies post online on specific topics, and figure out who is part of a specific LinkedIn group without being a member.
GIJN Workshop: So You Think You Can Google?
GIJN is pleased to announce a hands-on session with search guru Henk van Ess, focused on helping journalists worldwide to find the best answers online in the shortest amount of time.
Methodology Reporting Tools & Tips
Global Lessons from Exposing War Abuses in Yemen
Open source tools like the Yemeni Archive have allowed investigative journalists to track the impact of Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in the Yemen civil war as well as identify Western allies’ role in possible war crimes or abuses.
News & Analysis Reporting Tools & Tips
10 Tips for Using Geolocation and Open Source Data to Fuel Investigations
Speaking at IJF22, Centre for Information Resilience investigations director Ben Strick offered 10 tips for integrating geolocation and open source data in investigative journalism.