Conflict Reporters in Syria have been witnessing airstrikes that have destroyed crops and hospitals since the beginning of the Syrian conflict. With checkpoints at every corner ready to seize incriminating images, they needed a way to document these events accurately and in a manner that their reporting would be permissible as evidence in holding those responsible accountable.
It was also important for the reporters to record the attacks in a way that would not leave them vulnerable should their equipment be seized.
Sealr allowed these Conflict Reporters to securely record attacks by photographing and filming them on their phones. The captured content and it’s metadata (time, date and location) was encrypted and stored in a non-editable format.
Once in an area with connectivity, the content is uploaded to the Sealr servers and AI verified.
After verification, a fingerprint for each piece of content is created and stored on the blockchain along with the metadata. This creates an immutable database and digital custody chain.
The organisation monitoring airstrike events in Syria were able to see the exact time and locations of the airstrikes on the Sealr Dashboard.
The verified and encrypted content uploaded to Sealr gave complete and unquestionable proof of the airstrikes taking place and the damage they caused.