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Wael Qarssifi
@waelqarssifi.bsky.social
Journalist | OSINT | Fellow at the @migrationtechmonitor.com | Journalism, Media and Globalisation at Ludwig Maximilians Universität in Munich.

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تحقيق استقصائي للوحدة السورية للصحافة الاستقصائية (سراج) يكشف عن البنية السرية للجان الإعدام والتي عُرفت بين المعتقلين باسم "لجنة الجنزير" ويوثق إعدام أكثر من 15 ألف شخصاً في سجن صيدنايا خلال الثورة السورية.

يتتبع التحقيق 27 اسماً من العناصر والضباط يتحدث بعضهم للصحافة للمرة الأولى عن السجن المرعب.
"لجان الجنزير""سراج" تكشف عن فرق الإعدام السريّة في سجن صيدنايا وتحاور أعضاءه
تواصل فريق التحقيق مع 12 عضواً من لجان الإعدامات في سجن صيدنايا بعد التعرف عليهم ومطابقة هوياتهم مع الأسماء الواردة في قرارات تشكيل اللجان باستخدام المصادر المفتوحة، بينهم طبيب أسنان مهمّته فحص العسكر...
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October 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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📢 We are thrilled to welcome our THIRD cohort of fellows!

Joining us are:
🔵 Sophia Amimo, Kenya
🔴 Aqila Abdelkarim, Somaliland
🟡 Abid, Kashmir
🟢 Issa Amro, Palestine
🟠 Nuria Arias and Ever Martinez, detained in the United States

➡️ www.migrationtechmonitor.com/2025fellows

What will they work on?
April 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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🚨Don’t miss this excellent piece by the amazing journalist @waelqarssifi.bsky.social, our @migrationtechmonitor.com 2023 Fellow reflecting on the importance of data protection in post-Assad Syria

(Available in English and Arabic)

www.migrationtechmonitor.com/blog/cujot17...
Concerns About Data Safety in Post-Assad Syria/تساؤلات حول أمن البيانات في سوريا ما بعد الأسد — Migration and Technology Monitor
Wael Qarssifi, MTM 2023 Fellow After the fall of Assad’s terror regime in Syria, the world is still unsure in how far to trust the new Islamist leaders. In this complex and developing situation, d...
www.migrationtechmonitor.com
March 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The fall of Assad’s terror regime in Syria created a very complex and developing situation. Amid this reality, data safety does not seem like a priority. In this @migrationtechmonitor.com piece I explain why the issue should not be ignored.
www.migrationtechmonitor.com/blog/cujot17...
Concerns About Data Safety in Post-Assad Syria/تساؤلات حول أمن البيانات في سوريا ما بعد الأسد — Migration and Technology Monitor
Wael Qarssifi, MTM 2023 Fellow After the fall of Assad’s terror regime in Syria, the world is still unsure in how far to trust the new Islamist leaders. In this complex and developing situation, d...
www.migrationtechmonitor.com
March 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Post-Assad #Syria faces serious data security risks with the new govt restricting digital collection while promoting unsecured apps. Experts warn of vulnerable portals and potential leaks affecting millions.

Excellent piece by @waelqarssifi.bsky.social

www.migrationtechmonitor.com/blog/cujot17...
Concerns About Data Safety in Post-Assad Syria/تساؤلات حول أمن البيانات في سوريا ما بعد الأسد — Migration and Technology Monitor
Wael Qarssifi, MTM 2023 Fellow After the fall of Assad’s terror regime in Syria, the world is still unsure in how far to trust the new Islamist leaders. In this complex and developing situation, d...
www.migrationtechmonitor.com
March 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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#DataSecurity does not come to mind as a priority in post-Assad #Syria. But effective protection of citizens’ data goes hand in hand with fundamental rights. #MTM ’s @waelqarssifi.bsky.social explains why Syrians should worry. www.migrationtechmonitor.com/blog/cujot17... #dataprotection
Concerns About Data Safety in Post-Assad Syria/تساؤلات حول أمن البيانات في سوريا ما بعد الأسد — Migration and Technology Monitor
Wael Qarssifi, MTM 2023 Fellow After the fall of Assad’s terror regime in Syria, the world is still unsure in how far to trust the new Islamist leaders. In this complex and developing situation, d...
www.migrationtechmonitor.com
March 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It was a great pleasure to share a wonderful learning experience with amazing Syrian colleagues from Lighthouse Reports and Siraj working closely with OSINT tools and investigative journalism.

Hoping for a better days to come for Syrian journalism!!
January 31, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Listen to our very own Petra Molnar @petramolnar.com and Wael Qarssifi @waelqarssifi.bsky.social sharing their views on the use of technology in migration .... #TechAndMigration #SurveillanceTech #PylosShipwreck #HumanRights.
December 23, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Statement on Press Freedom in Post-Assad Syria

Issued by the Syrian Independent Public Interest Media Organizations: Al-Jumhuriya Collective, ARTA, Enab Baladi, ROZANA
aljumhuriya.net/en/2024/12/1...
Statement on Press Freedom in Post-Assad Syria
Issued by the Syrian Independent Public Interest Media Organizations: Al-Jumhuriya Collective, ARTA, Enab Baladi, ROZANA
aljumhuriya.net
December 16, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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We have supported projects by fellows like @vmreports.bsky.social reporting on the CBP One facial recognition app www.theborderchronicle.com/p/the-digita..., @waelqarssifi.bsky.social's investigations into surveillance, and @monashtaya.bsky.social's research into apartheid tech used in Palestine 🧵
The Digital Border Wall: A Q&A with Journalist Verónica Martínez about the CBP One App
The La Verdad Juárez journalist and Migration Tech Monitor fellow explains how “CBP One is a barrier to access asylum” after a year of reporting from the Mexican side.
www.theborderchronicle.com
December 5, 2024 at 8:50 PM
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And on December 11th, we offer a Flight Tracking workshop that focuses on the terminology, tools and methods necessary for tracking aircraft using open sources. Sign up for the workshop here: www.bellingcat.com/workshops/de...
December 11, 2024, 9 AM EST, New York/ 3 PM CET Amsterdam Flight Tracking Workshop (4 hour) - bellingcat
Register here This Flight Tracking workshop focuses on the terminology, tools and methods necessary to track aircraft using open sources, taking place on December 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST (NYC)...
www.bellingcat.com
November 26, 2024 at 11:11 AM
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There are two Bellingcat workshops coming up! We have a course focused on verification and social media & individual-focused research, taking place on December 10-13, 2024, 9am-1pm EST / 3-7pm CET
www.bellingcat.com/workshops/de...
December 10-13, 2024: Bellingcat Online Workshop (16-hour) [New York: 9am-1pm (EST) / Amsterdam: 3-7 pm CET] - bellingcat
Register here This workshop is a verification course and course in social media & individual-focused research, taking place on December 10-13, 2024, 9am-1pm EST (New York)/ 3-7pm CET (Amsterdam), cove...
www.bellingcat.com
November 26, 2024 at 11:11 AM
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Really fantastic tool provided by @justsecurity.org: Mapping State Reactions to the ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Fun fact: 🇩🇪 the only country worldwide whose position is characterised by “critique of law”
November 24, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Today at LMU we conducted our second session of our Media Future Lab where we discussed solutions to problems of journalism.
This is a part of a larger project researching how Gen Z views the media in 19 countries around the world.
I will be writing a chapter on Syria :))
November 20, 2024 at 9:43 PM
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5. Bluesky's team consists of about 20 full-time employees. That's a million users here per employee now 🤯

Also, we're hiring!

bsky.social/about/join
November 19, 2024 at 6:52 PM
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🚨زمالتنا الثالثة مفتوحة لتقديم الطلبات! هل أنت شخص متنقل أو تعيش حاليًا تحت الاحتلال ومهتم بـ ⁦‪#bordertech‬⁩؟

‏تعرف على المزيد هنا وانضم إلى مجتمعنا! ونحن نتطلع الى الاستماع منك! مستحق بحلول 31 ديسمبر 2024 ⁦‪

www.migrationtechmonitor.com/aboutmtmfell...
November 12, 2024 at 9:46 PM
My time as one of the first 5 fellows at MTM was a great experience! A community of professionals and diverse experiences where we learn from each other everyday.

Apply today and be a part of our great community looking into the intersection of migration and technology!
🚨 Our THIRD Fellowship is OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS! Are you a person-on-the-move or currently living under occupation and interested in #bordertech?

Learn more here and join our community! We look forward to hearing from you! Due by Dec 31st 2024 www.migrationtechmonitor.com/aboutmtmfell...
November 19, 2024 at 9:48 AM