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Suspected drone strikes kill 12 civilians in Yemen

May 15th, 2012 by
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Biggest loss of civilian life in reported drone strike this year.


Whitehall health staff in tax-saving pay deal

February 16th, 2012 by
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More than 25 senior DoH staff are paid salaries direct to limited companies.


Swiss newspaper reports on Bureau’s work

February 9th, 2012 by
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Swiss newspaper reports on the importance of data-led journalism.


Obama terror drones: CIA tactics in Pakistan include targeting rescuers and funerals

February 4th, 2012 by
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Hellfire missiles being loaded onto a US military Reaper drone in Afghanistan

A Bureau investigation examines terror tactics used by CIA drones in Pakistan.


Get the Data: Obama’s terror drones

February 4th, 2012 by | 6 Comments
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The remains of a house destroyed by a CIA drone strike in Waziristan / Noor Behram

Researchers spent months in Waziristan gathering evidence of drone strikes.


Witnesses speak out

February 4th, 2012 by
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Bureau researchers interview witnesses of drone strikes in Waziristan.


IPCC launches review of Deaths in Custody

February 2nd, 2012 by
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The IPCC is to conduct a root and branch review of the way it deals with Deaths in Custody cases.


Analysis: Obama outs CIA drone campaign – but do his words add up?

February 1st, 2012 by | 3 Comments
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Obama uses webcam chat to talk about covert US drones.


Bureau Recommends: Home Affairs Committee damns deportation practices

January 26th, 2012 by
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Report follows major Guardian investigation.


DfID launches review after it exposed whistleblower

January 19th, 2012 by | 1 Comment
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Andrew Mitchell orders review after Bureau proves DfID revealed informant’s identity.


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