Christiaan Triebert
@trbrtc.bsky.social
Visual Investigations reporter at The New York Times. Previously with Bellingcat and Airwars.
Tomorrow's frontpage
November 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Tomorrow's frontpage
Top Mamdani-leaning neighborhoods, top Cuomo-leaning neighborhoods, and results from the highest-turnout areas: www.nytimes.com/interactive/.... And the map: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Top Mamdani-leaning neighborhoods, top Cuomo-leaning neighborhoods, and results from the highest-turnout areas: www.nytimes.com/interactive/.... And the map: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Follow live results per precinct here: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
November 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Follow live results per precinct here: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
See the most detailed map of New York City's mayoral election here: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
November 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
See the most detailed map of New York City's mayoral election here: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Similar conclusions they make for the Saudi Hospital. Read their full report here: files-profile.medicine.yale.edu/documents/b9...
October 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Similar conclusions they make for the Saudi Hospital. Read their full report here: files-profile.medicine.yale.edu/documents/b9...
Satellite images of the Children's Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, taken by Vantor on Oct. 27 and Oct. 28, corroborates reports of a mass killing there by the RSF, after their brutal takeover of the city this weekend, concludes @hrl-yalesph.bsky.social. Coordinates: 13.621, 25.382.
October 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Satellite images of the Children's Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, taken by Vantor on Oct. 27 and Oct. 28, corroborates reports of a mass killing there by the RSF, after their brutal takeover of the city this weekend, concludes @hrl-yalesph.bsky.social. Coordinates: 13.621, 25.382.
Our reporting project on Assad's top enforcers is on today's frontpage. Gift link: nyti.ms/48uCtkN
October 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Our reporting project on Assad's top enforcers is on today's frontpage. Gift link: nyti.ms/48uCtkN
This is one (yes, one) of the villas of Ghassan Bilal, a former major general and a central figure in the regime's state-sponsored Captagon trade. Like many homes of Assad-era elites, it is now in the hands of the new government — and being prepared for a new occupant.
October 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
This is one (yes, one) of the villas of Ghassan Bilal, a former major general and a central figure in the regime's state-sponsored Captagon trade. Like many homes of Assad-era elites, it is now in the hands of the new government — and being prepared for a new occupant.
Similarly, we spoke to Kamal al-Hassan, last head of military intelligence under Assad, via Telegram. He wouldn't divulge his location. He did recount his escape under fire, said he was sheltered at a “diplomatic mission” before fleeing Syria, corroborating someone else's story.
October 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Similarly, we spoke to Kamal al-Hassan, last head of military intelligence under Assad, via Telegram. He wouldn't divulge his location. He did recount his escape under fire, said he was sheltered at a “diplomatic mission” before fleeing Syria, corroborating someone else's story.
Phone numbers proved crucial, both for identifying online accounts and making direct contact. For instance, we reached Bassam Hassan via a Lebanese WhatsApp number. He declined an interview. There’s a French arrest warrant for him, but he’s in Beirut speaking with CIA officials.
October 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Phone numbers proved crucial, both for identifying online accounts and making direct contact. For instance, we reached Bassam Hassan via a Lebanese WhatsApp number. He declined an interview. There’s a French arrest warrant for him, but he’s in Beirut speaking with CIA officials.
An example of an offline breadcrumb: signatures. We photographed thousands of documents in Syria. Take Mohammed Kanjou al-Hassan, for instance, a military prosecutor. We could match his signature, and see he ordered to keep info from families of detainees who were killed.
October 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
An example of an offline breadcrumb: signatures. We photographed thousands of documents in Syria. Take Mohammed Kanjou al-Hassan, for instance, a military prosecutor. We could match his signature, and see he ordered to keep info from families of detainees who were killed.
One small digital breadcrumb involves Aous Aslan, implicated in mass killings and violent crackdowns. Sources said he was in Russia, and we found supporting traces — including his wife creating a Duolingo account and beginning Russian lessons in March. nytimes.com/interactive/...
October 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
One small digital breadcrumb involves Aous Aslan, implicated in mass killings and violent crackdowns. Sources said he was in Russia, and we found supporting traces — including his wife creating a Duolingo account and beginning Russian lessons in March. nytimes.com/interactive/...
Despite facing sanctions, some of these individuals were rarely, if ever, seen or photographed in public, making it much easier for them to move under the radar. An example: Bassam Hassan, one of Assad's most senior henchmen, has long been misidentified. nytimes.com/video/world/...
October 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Despite facing sanctions, some of these individuals were rarely, if ever, seen or photographed in public, making it much easier for them to move under the radar. An example: Bassam Hassan, one of Assad's most senior henchmen, has long been misidentified. nytimes.com/video/world/...
We identified 9 flashpoints that were emblematic of the regime in terms of scale, brutality, and repercussions, from the killing of peaceful protesters to chemical weapons attacks. Determining the senior-most officials linked to all of these allowed us to narrow the list to 55.
October 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
We identified 9 flashpoints that were emblematic of the regime in terms of scale, brutality, and repercussions, from the killing of peaceful protesters to chemical weapons attacks. Determining the senior-most officials linked to all of these allowed us to narrow the list to 55.
We gathered background info on these officials by referencing reporting from media outlets and nongovernmental organizations.
October 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
We gathered background info on these officials by referencing reporting from media outlets and nongovernmental organizations.
As we embarked on this investigation, we immediately faced a challenge: whom to focus on when so many played a role. We began with those that were sanctioned by the United States and the European Union.
October 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
As we embarked on this investigation, we immediately faced a challenge: whom to focus on when so many played a role. We began with those that were sanctioned by the United States and the European Union.
Hi, the satellite company Maxar Technologies located the site and published an image of it, captured yesterday, Sept. 3. Coordinates: 3.0134, 24.3888.
September 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Hi, the satellite company Maxar Technologies located the site and published an image of it, captured yesterday, Sept. 3. Coordinates: 3.0134, 24.3888.
Full house at the book launch at Books Are Magic last night. “I wanted to talk about my whole self, my whole family background, not just one part of it [..] Native communities are made up of people from all sorts of backgrounds.” youtube.com/live/UCQr53y...
July 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Full house at the book launch at Books Are Magic last night. “I wanted to talk about my whole self, my whole family background, not just one part of it [..] Native communities are made up of people from all sorts of backgrounds.” youtube.com/live/UCQr53y...
Iran gave advanced notice of the attack. nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
June 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Iran gave advanced notice of the attack. nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
Geolocated strikes in Iran and Israel since June 13. Sources include @nytimes.com analysis of satellite imagery, local media reports, and verified social photos and video. It only shows confirmed locations and isn't comprehensive. nytimes.com/live/2025/wo...
June 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Geolocated strikes in Iran and Israel since June 13. Sources include @nytimes.com analysis of satellite imagery, local media reports, and verified social photos and video. It only shows confirmed locations and isn't comprehensive. nytimes.com/live/2025/wo...
Geolocated strike sites in both Iran and Israel. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
June 15, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Geolocated strike sites in both Iran and Israel. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Cool open-source investigative tool I just learned about: alltext.nyc. It lets you search any text found in Google Street View images from 2007 to 2024— graffiti, shop signs, street text, you name it. Just type in what you see, and see what pops up.
May 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Cool open-source investigative tool I just learned about: alltext.nyc. It lets you search any text found in Google Street View images from 2007 to 2024— graffiti, shop signs, street text, you name it. Just type in what you see, and see what pops up.
The second location is the Markaz Taiba complex in Nangal Sadhan Muridke. Before/after satellite imagery courtesy of
Maxar.
Maxar.
May 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The second location is the Markaz Taiba complex in Nangal Sadhan Muridke. Before/after satellite imagery courtesy of
Maxar.
Maxar.