Reporting and Verification in the Global South with Eman El-Sherbiny from Bellingcat

Welcome to the debut episode of the Intelligence Spotlight Series, where we delve into the fascinating realm of open-source investigations and intelligence. In this episode, host Qais Alamdar introduces Eman El-Sherbiny, a seasoned digital investigator and trainer with #Bellingcat, whose work has been featured in notable publications like The Times, The Independent, New Lines Magazine, The Daily Telegraph and many others. Eman shares her inspiring journey into OSINT, highlighting her work on humanitarian crises and conflicts in the Global South. She sheds light on the investigative tools and challenges faced, particularly through her involvement with the Sudanese Archive and its partnership with the UC Berkeley Human Rights Centre. The discussion explores the significant role of citizen journalism, the ethical considerations in reporting, and the impact of #OSINT on holding authorities accountable, focusing on Eman's latest investigative work on the protests in Kenya.