Bellingcat

the home of online investigations
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Bellingcat is an independent international collective of researchers, investigators and citizen journalists using open source and social media investigation to probe a variety of subjects – from Mexican drug lords and crimes against humanity, to tracking the use of chemical weapons and conflicts worldwide. With staff and contributors in more than 20 countries around the world, we operate in a unique field where advanced technology, forensic research, journalism, investigations, transparency and accountability come together.

Bellingcat
Org. type: Media organization
Project type: Organization

Evidence of impact:

  • With over 30 staff and contributors in more than 20 countries, and an actively engaged online Discord community of 30K+, we operate in a unique field at the intersection of advanced technology, forensic research, and journalism, and are united in our pursuit of transparency and accountability. (Source, 12-2025)

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Last modified: Dec 8, 2025 Added: Jun 22, 2021
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