Pooja Chaudhuri
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Pooja Chaudhuri
@poojachaudhuri.bsky.social
Researcher and trainer @bellingcat.com
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Latest: How a deepfake video infiltrated Indian media coverage of the escalating India and Pakistan conflict…
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India-Pakistan Conflict: How a Deepfake Video Made it Mainstream - bellingcat
A manipulated video falsely claiming to show a General in the Pakistani army stating two of its fighter jets had been shot down was picked up and spread by Indian media outlets.
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May 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Another important story from the great @poojachaudhuri.bsky.social at @bellingcat.com. So proud to be part of this investigation!
Airstrikes continue in Myanmar despite a temporary ceasefire and suffering from a March earthquake. Bellingcat has identified at least 22 villages damaged by airstrikes, 14 of which are in the regions most impacted by the recent earthquake. www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/04...
Open Sources Show Myanmar Junta Airstrike Damages Despite Post-Earthquake Ceasefire - bellingcat
Photo: Reuters
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April 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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This Wednesday, our founder @eliothiggins.bsky.social, will give it a shot. Watch as he tackles the challenges and reveals the methods he uses to find the answers. This livestream will be offered for free on our Patreon on Wednesday March 12, at 5pm CET/12pm EDT: www.patreon.com/posts/bellin...
Bellingcat Open Source Challenges- LIVE! | Bellingcat
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March 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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We’re honored to collaborate with Bellingcat for another article‒this time about the recent assault on Goma.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are consolidating their control over Goma, a city of approximately 2 million people. Clashes dominated the streets earlier this week forcing residents to stay inside. Bellingcat has been monitoring the ongoing crisis… www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/01...
M23 Rebels Consolidate Control over Key City in DR Congo - bellingcat
After days of clashes the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have taken great control of the city including securing the international airport.
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January 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Watch along as we share our investigation into the deadly opioids Nitazenes, revealing what the online advertisements look like and sharing how the drugs, that can cause an overdose even with trace quantities, are being smuggled into Europe...

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The Rise of Nitazenes: The Deadly Opioids Targeting Europe
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January 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Myanmar military has been allegedly carrying out airstrikes in Nawnghkio in northern Shan State - a strategic town close to the country's heartland - since it was captured by rebel TNLA in July last year. The latest airstrike allegedly killed 8 civilians.

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January 23, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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“The letter told people to write down the license plate numbers of cars driven by people of color in order to identify people who might not have permanent legal status….[and] to send the information to [DHS] shortly after Jan. 21 so that the department could “round up” undocumented immigrants”
A letter circulating in a coastal county in rural Oregon encourages community members to track and report people of color who may be undocumented immigrants, according to the sheriff’s office, which condemned the letter.
Letter Calling for Tracking People of Color Circulates in an Oregon County
The letter, distributed in Lincoln County, Ore., tells community members to report people who may be undocumented, the sheriff’s office said.
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December 22, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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Would you like to develop tools or methods that can support online researchers? Do you have a project idea that could benefit the open source research community? Bellingcat’s Tech Fellowship could be the opportunity to do just that, apply here: www.bellingcat.com/bellingcat-t...
Bellingcat Tech Fellowship Opportunity - bellingcat
November 21, 2024 We will be reviewing applications for the fellowship on a rolling basis, and expect to interview applicants in the first week of December (2-6 December 2024) Would you like to develo...
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November 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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We're continuing to add to our starter pack as more of our staff and contributors join. Check out the full current list here: go.bsky.app/HZSzS41
November 20, 2024 at 5:47 PM