Sanjana Varghese
@sanjanamv.bsky.social
visual investigations @nytimes / sanjana.varghese@nytimes.com
Video Journalist, UGC News Verification | The New York Times Company
www.nytco.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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NEW: Since October 2023, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit has released dozens of 3D animations illustrating alleged Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iranian sites
The style is now unmistakable: satellite zoom-ins, black & white wireframes, and red-textured houses - a new visual language of war
The style is now unmistakable: satellite zoom-ins, black & white wireframes, and red-textured houses - a new visual language of war
October 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
NEW: Since October 2023, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit has released dozens of 3D animations illustrating alleged Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iranian sites
The style is now unmistakable: satellite zoom-ins, black & white wireframes, and red-textured houses - a new visual language of war
The style is now unmistakable: satellite zoom-ins, black & white wireframes, and red-textured houses - a new visual language of war
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New video piece on the Israeli double-tap strike on Nasser Hospital that killed six journalists.
From @ckoettl.bsky.social, @sanjanamv.bsky.social, and Natalie Reneau
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
From @ckoettl.bsky.social, @sanjanamv.bsky.social, and Natalie Reneau
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
Video: Videos Contradict Israel’s Rationale for Deadly Hospital Attack
The strikes on Nasser Hospital in Gaza killed at least 20 people. A Times visual analysis calls into question what the Israeli military was initially targeting there, and why its troops attacked a sec...
www.nytimes.com
August 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
New video piece on the Israeli double-tap strike on Nasser Hospital that killed six journalists.
From @ckoettl.bsky.social, @sanjanamv.bsky.social, and Natalie Reneau
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
From @ckoettl.bsky.social, @sanjanamv.bsky.social, and Natalie Reneau
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
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Abhorrent. “The soldiers film people fighting over the aid, and once it’s finished, they throw teargas to disperse the crowd. I saw displaced people who couldn’t get any aid picking pasta from the sand.” www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
‘These are traps set for the people’: the story of a mother shot dead searching for food in Gaza
A family is reeling from the killing of a woman who walked for hours to an Israeli-backed distribution point with her son and daughter
www.theguardian.com
June 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Abhorrent. “The soldiers film people fighting over the aid, and once it’s finished, they throw teargas to disperse the crowd. I saw displaced people who couldn’t get any aid picking pasta from the sand.” www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
We're hiring for a motion designer on our video team in London. Come work with us! job-boards.greenhouse.io/thenewyorkti...
Motion Designer, Video
London, UK
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May 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We're hiring for a motion designer on our video team in London. Come work with us! job-boards.greenhouse.io/thenewyorkti...
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Truly impressive investigative work.
Indeed difficult, but vital to watch.
In addition to @janinadill.bsky.social's analysis, a few LOAC notes:
--no claim of warning prior to firing on ambulances
--commander's failure to punish can also be war crime
--IDF personnel may face universal jx abroad
Indeed difficult, but vital to watch.
In addition to @janinadill.bsky.social's analysis, a few LOAC notes:
--no claim of warning prior to firing on ambulances
--commander's failure to punish can also be war crime
--IDF personnel may face universal jx abroad
Critical @nytimes.com visual Investigation of the IDF attack against three Red Crescent Vehicles. This is hard to watch, but we mustn't look away. With all available information I struggle to see how the attacks analysed here could be anything but a war crime.
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
Video: Six Deadly Minutes: How Israeli Soldiers Killed 15 Rescue Workers in Gaza
Israel’s military said it was reacting to an immediate threat when it killed 15 medics and first responders in Gaza in March. But eyewitness accounts and an analysis of videos, audio and autopsy repor...
www.nytimes.com
May 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Truly impressive investigative work.
Indeed difficult, but vital to watch.
In addition to @janinadill.bsky.social's analysis, a few LOAC notes:
--no claim of warning prior to firing on ambulances
--commander's failure to punish can also be war crime
--IDF personnel may face universal jx abroad
Indeed difficult, but vital to watch.
In addition to @janinadill.bsky.social's analysis, a few LOAC notes:
--no claim of warning prior to firing on ambulances
--commander's failure to punish can also be war crime
--IDF personnel may face universal jx abroad
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Critical @nytimes.com visual Investigation of the IDF attack against three Red Crescent Vehicles. This is hard to watch, but we mustn't look away. With all available information I struggle to see how the attacks analysed here could be anything but a war crime.
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
Video: Six Deadly Minutes: How Israeli Soldiers Killed 15 Rescue Workers in Gaza
Israel’s military said it was reacting to an immediate threat when it killed 15 medics and first responders in Gaza in March. But eyewitness accounts and an analysis of videos, audio and autopsy repor...
www.nytimes.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Critical @nytimes.com visual Investigation of the IDF attack against three Red Crescent Vehicles. This is hard to watch, but we mustn't look away. With all available information I struggle to see how the attacks analysed here could be anything but a war crime.
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
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Latest: The IDF investigated itself, but questions remain about how Israeli soldiers closed around on and fired for over six minutes at rescue workers who were unarmed, in uniform and praying, killing all of them. Our video investigation reconstructs what happened.
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
Video: Six Deadly Minutes: How Israeli Soldiers Killed 15 Rescue Workers in Gaza
Israel’s military said it was reacting to an immediate threat when it killed 15 medics and first responders in Gaza in March. But eyewitness accounts and an analysis of videos, audio and autopsy repor...
www.nytimes.com
May 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Latest: The IDF investigated itself, but questions remain about how Israeli soldiers closed around on and fired for over six minutes at rescue workers who were unarmed, in uniform and praying, killing all of them. Our video investigation reconstructs what happened.
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
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Reported from Gaza, Israel, West Bank, Egypt, London and Ireland by Bilal Shbair, @sanjanamv.bsky.social, @ckoettl.bsky.social, Vivian Yee, Malachy Browne, Farnazfa Fassihi, Isabel Kershner, Fatima AbdulKarim. Video edited in New York & London by Natalie Reneau, Jon Hazell and Alexander Cardia.
May 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Reported from Gaza, Israel, West Bank, Egypt, London and Ireland by Bilal Shbair, @sanjanamv.bsky.social, @ckoettl.bsky.social, Vivian Yee, Malachy Browne, Farnazfa Fassihi, Isabel Kershner, Fatima AbdulKarim. Video edited in New York & London by Natalie Reneau, Jon Hazell and Alexander Cardia.
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Our investigation naming & linking RSF commanders to war crimes in Sudan was nominated for the #NewsEmmys. 🙏
Watch it here: youtu.be/H231YlstDKk
By @sanjanamv.bsky.social @ckoettl.bsky.social Natalie Reneau @declanwalsh.bsky.social Aaron Byrd with @cen4infores.bsky.social & Ayin Sudan.
Watch it here: youtu.be/H231YlstDKk
By @sanjanamv.bsky.social @ckoettl.bsky.social Natalie Reneau @declanwalsh.bsky.social Aaron Byrd with @cen4infores.bsky.social & Ayin Sudan.
May 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Our investigation naming & linking RSF commanders to war crimes in Sudan was nominated for the #NewsEmmys. 🙏
Watch it here: youtu.be/H231YlstDKk
By @sanjanamv.bsky.social @ckoettl.bsky.social Natalie Reneau @declanwalsh.bsky.social Aaron Byrd with @cen4infores.bsky.social & Ayin Sudan.
Watch it here: youtu.be/H231YlstDKk
By @sanjanamv.bsky.social @ckoettl.bsky.social Natalie Reneau @declanwalsh.bsky.social Aaron Byrd with @cen4infores.bsky.social & Ayin Sudan.
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For about a year, I worked with a retired British academic named Alasdair Spark to solve a mystery: where did the original photo from the end of The Shining come from, and where/when was it captured?
Last week, we finally found the answer.
www.instagram.com/p/DID43LBNPD...
Last week, we finally found the answer.
www.instagram.com/p/DID43LBNPD...
April 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
For about a year, I worked with a retired British academic named Alasdair Spark to solve a mystery: where did the original photo from the end of The Shining come from, and where/when was it captured?
Last week, we finally found the answer.
www.instagram.com/p/DID43LBNPD...
Last week, we finally found the answer.
www.instagram.com/p/DID43LBNPD...
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Video obtained by @nytimes.com confirms the IDF fired on and killed clearly identified Red Crescent medics in Gaza. 15 were killed. Satellite pics analyzed by @ckoettl.bsky.social & @sanjanamv.bsky.social show the IDF then buried the medics andambulances. Story 👇 www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/w...
Video Shows Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Under Gunfire Barrage, With Ambulance Lights On (Gift Article)
The U.N. has said Israel killed the workers. The video appears to contradict Israel’s version of events, which said the vehicles were “advancing suspiciously” without headlights or emergency signals.
www.nytimes.com
April 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Video obtained by @nytimes.com confirms the IDF fired on and killed clearly identified Red Crescent medics in Gaza. 15 were killed. Satellite pics analyzed by @ckoettl.bsky.social & @sanjanamv.bsky.social show the IDF then buried the medics andambulances. Story 👇 www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/w...
There's been a spike in Russian forces executing Ukrainian prisoners of war in the past year – we tried to unpick the reasons why, with Kim Barker, Yurii Shyvala + many more www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/w...
Russia Executes P.O.W.s Without Caring Who Watches, Ukraine Says
Live drone footage allows Ukraine to observe what it views as war crimes unfold in real time, soldiers say.
www.nytimes.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:21 AM
There's been a spike in Russian forces executing Ukrainian prisoners of war in the past year – we tried to unpick the reasons why, with Kim Barker, Yurii Shyvala + many more www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/w...
We found evidence of the IDF setting up watchtowers, creating roads & more within the borders of Syria + Lebanon – with Samuel Granados & Aaron Boxerman www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Israel Digs In Beyond Its Northern Border
Israel has built a growing network of outposts and fortifications in Syria and Lebanon, deepening concerns about a protracted occupation in parts of the two countries.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 9:48 AM
We found evidence of the IDF setting up watchtowers, creating roads & more within the borders of Syria + Lebanon – with Samuel Granados & Aaron Boxerman www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Airwars has won an Overseas Press Club award for our investigation into civilians killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
The Kim Wall Award recognises creative and dynamic storytelling. We are honoured to be recognised alongside organisations such as NYT, WSJ and others.
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The Kim Wall Award recognises creative and dynamic storytelling. We are honoured to be recognised alongside organisations such as NYT, WSJ and others.
x.com/opcofamerica...
March 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Airwars has won an Overseas Press Club award for our investigation into civilians killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
The Kim Wall Award recognises creative and dynamic storytelling. We are honoured to be recognised alongside organisations such as NYT, WSJ and others.
x.com/opcofamerica...
The Kim Wall Award recognises creative and dynamic storytelling. We are honoured to be recognised alongside organisations such as NYT, WSJ and others.
x.com/opcofamerica...
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Trump moves to close Pentagon office focused on curbing civilian death. Officials are drafting a proposal to defund and potentially ‘disestablish’ the Civilian Protection Center of Excellence, though Congress would have to approve doing so. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Trump moves to close Pentagon office focused on curbing civilian deaths
The Trump administration is laying groundwork to wind down efforts to reduce civilian harm in U.S. military operations.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Trump moves to close Pentagon office focused on curbing civilian death. Officials are drafting a proposal to defund and potentially ‘disestablish’ the Civilian Protection Center of Excellence, though Congress would have to approve doing so. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Sudan Witness is continuing to monitor and document further footage coming out of Wad Madani and Gezira state, some of which indicates that there may have been violence against unarmed people in civilian clothing.
Flash report 👇
Flash report 👇
SAF takeover Wad Madani
SAF recaptures key city of Wad Madani
www.info-res.org
January 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Sudan Witness is continuing to monitor and document further footage coming out of Wad Madani and Gezira state, some of which indicates that there may have been violence against unarmed people in civilian clothing.
Flash report 👇
Flash report 👇
Our recent video investigation on the R.S.F, a paramilitary group in Sudan, now has Arabic subtitles – you can watch it here youtu.be/H231YlstDKk
How ‘Trophy’ Videos Link Commanders to War Crimes in Sudan | Visual Investigation
YouTube video by The New York Times
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January 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Our recent video investigation on the R.S.F, a paramilitary group in Sudan, now has Arabic subtitles – you can watch it here youtu.be/H231YlstDKk
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Today the US declared the war in Sudan a genocide. It sanctioned the RSF's leader Hemeti and companies supplying his paramilitary forces. Last week we ran this video investigation by @sanjanamv.bsky.social & others naming RSF commanders overseeing atrocities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=H231...
How ‘Trophy’ Videos Link Commanders to War Crimes in Sudan | Visual Investigation
YouTube video by The New York Times
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Today the US declared the war in Sudan a genocide. It sanctioned the RSF's leader Hemeti and companies supplying his paramilitary forces. Last week we ran this video investigation by @sanjanamv.bsky.social & others naming RSF commanders overseeing atrocities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=H231...
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Proud of the Sudan Witness team at @cen4infores.bsky.social and the work with @nytimes.com to track the commanders in Sudan responsible for some of the horrific events happening in the country. A painful but impactful documentary.
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
Video: How ‘Trophy’ Videos Link Paramilitary Commanders to War Crimes in Sudan
Visual evidence collected and analyzed over months by The New York Times identifies the commanders leading an opaque paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, as fighters under their watch commit ...
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Proud of the Sudan Witness team at @cen4infores.bsky.social and the work with @nytimes.com to track the commanders in Sudan responsible for some of the horrific events happening in the country. A painful but impactful documentary.
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
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Visual evidence collected and analyzed over months by The New York Times reveals widespread atrocities in Sudan committed by a shadowy paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces — often under commanders' watch.
Video: How ‘Trophy’ Videos Link Paramilitary Commanders to War Crimes in Sudan
Visual evidence collected and analyzed over months by The New York Times identifies the commanders leading an opaque paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, as fighters under their watch commit ...
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Visual evidence collected and analyzed over months by The New York Times reveals widespread atrocities in Sudan committed by a shadowy paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces — often under commanders' watch.
For nearly two years, a shadowy paramilitary group – the Rapid Support Forces – has been terrorising Sudan. We spent months collecting evidence that identified commanders and revealed potential war crimes happening under their watch.
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
Video: How ‘Trophy’ Videos Link Paramilitary Commanders to War Crimes in Sudan
Visual evidence collected and analyzed over months by The New York Times identifies the commanders leading an opaque paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, as fighters under their watch commit ...
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2024 at 11:19 AM
For nearly two years, a shadowy paramilitary group – the Rapid Support Forces – has been terrorising Sudan. We spent months collecting evidence that identified commanders and revealed potential war crimes happening under their watch.
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
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Our story draws on testimony and verifies videos to trace acts of violent retribution and extrajudicial killings across Syria post Rebel takeover.
w/ @ntabrizy.bsky.social, @leloveluck.bsky.social, Loveday Morris, Susan Haidamous and Mustafa Salim
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w/ @ntabrizy.bsky.social, @leloveluck.bsky.social, Loveday Morris, Susan Haidamous and Mustafa Salim
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Revenge attacks in post-Assad Syria fuel fear and mistrust
Across Syria, the country’s rebel leaders are struggling to contain revenge attacks, as vigilantes seize on the chaos of the moment to settle personal scores.
wapo.st
December 19, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Our story draws on testimony and verifies videos to trace acts of violent retribution and extrajudicial killings across Syria post Rebel takeover.
w/ @ntabrizy.bsky.social, @leloveluck.bsky.social, Loveday Morris, Susan Haidamous and Mustafa Salim
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w/ @ntabrizy.bsky.social, @leloveluck.bsky.social, Loveday Morris, Susan Haidamous and Mustafa Salim
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EXCLUSIVE: During his years at Guantanamo a Malaysian prisoner did forensic-style sketches showing his torture by the CIA. They are now part of his sealed court record. But we have obtained them exclusively for you to see.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/u...
Prisoner’s Self-Portraits of C.I.A. Torture Surface From Sealed Court Record
“This is what his nightmares are all about,” said a lawyer for a now-confessed war criminal who spent years at Guantánamo Bay.
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2024 at 5:16 PM
EXCLUSIVE: During his years at Guantanamo a Malaysian prisoner did forensic-style sketches showing his torture by the CIA. They are now part of his sealed court record. But we have obtained them exclusively for you to see.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/u...
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Hear from survivors of war crimes & potential crimes against humanity committed as part of attacks in South Kordofan during which RSF killed, raped, injured dozens of civilians, and looting & destroying homes that displaced 10s of thousands www.hrw.org/news/2024/12... www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj8P...
Sexual Slavery in Sudan
YouTube video by Human Rights Watch
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December 16, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Hear from survivors of war crimes & potential crimes against humanity committed as part of attacks in South Kordofan during which RSF killed, raped, injured dozens of civilians, and looting & destroying homes that displaced 10s of thousands www.hrw.org/news/2024/12... www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj8P...