Bellingcat
Bellingcat is an independent investigative collective based in the Netherlands that specializes in open-source intelligence (OSINT) and digital forensics. The organization conducts in-depth investigations into global events, including conflict zones, human rights abuses, and financial crime, by utilizing publicly available information such as satellite imagery, social media data, and public records. It also provides training and resources for open-source research and maintains a collaborative community of researchers.
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Bellingcat has faced scrutiny regarding its funding sources, specifically its past receipt of grants from the National Endowment for Democracy, which has led to external questions about its independence. Additionally, the organization and its founder, Eliot Higgins, have been the subject of significant attention due to their high-profile investigations into state-sponsored activities, such as the downing of flight MH17 and the poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal, which have occasionally resulted in security concerns for its staff.
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