Forbidden Stories conducted an investigation into the disappearance of journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna in Russian-occupied Ukraine. The investigation, published on April 29, 2025, revealed that the journalist, who disappeared in August 2023 and was confirmed in Russian custody in April 2024, was reported dead by the Russian defense ministry in October 2024. The initiative continues the consortium's mission to preserve and disseminate the suppressed stories of silenced journalists, countering authoritarian censorship and propaganda.

Forbidden Stories published an investigative report highlighting the death of journalist Khudayberdy Allashov and exposing forced labor practices in Turkmenistan’s cotton fields. The report details how companies in the supply chain, linked to international textile brands, have indirectly benefited from these practices, and emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency in confronting authoritarian abuses.

Forbidden Stories published an investigative report revealing forced labor practices in Turkmenistan's cotton fields, highlighting state-imposed labor abuses and problematic supply chain links that enable authoritarian exploitation.

On January 30, 2025, Forbidden Stories published an in‐depth investigative report exposing forced labor practices in Turkmenistan's cotton fields and highlighting the tragic death of journalist Khudayberdy Allashov. The report scrutinizes supply chain links, including the involvement of suppliers such as Dasoguz Textile, and underscores unethical labor practices tied to authoritarian regimes.

Forbidden Stories published an in-depth investigation into the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of Rwandan journalist John Williams Ntwali. The report highlights claims of state surveillance, threats, and possible assassination plots against journalists, shedding light on systemic repression by authoritarian regimes.

Forbidden Stories published an investigative report on May 28, 2024 detailing transnational repression by the Rwandan regime, including espionage, surveillance, and assassination attempts targeting dissident journalists and refugees. The report underscores the importance of a free press in holding authoritarian regimes accountable.

On May 28, 2024, Forbidden Stories published an investigative report detailing how Rwanda leverages its peacekeeping contributions to deflect international sanctions. By exposing the autocratic measures behind the recruitment and deployment of peacekeepers, the consortium reinforces transparency and holds authoritarian practices to account.

Forbidden Stories coordinated a multi-national investigation into the repressive tactics of Paul Kagame's regime, uncovering instances of assassination attempts, suspicious deaths, and censorship. The project, published on May 28, 2024, highlights the regime's use of surveillance and intimidation against journalists, emphasizing the critical role of independent media in challenging authoritarian practices.

Following the arrest and intimidation of Abzas Media journalists investigating the Gedabek mine, Forbidden Stories led a consortium effort to continue reporting on the press repression and human rights violations in Azerbaijan, reinforcing the importance of free media against authoritarian repression.

In a bold investigative move, Forbidden Stories, collaborating with international partners including OCCRP, Abzas Media, and several global news organizations, launched a project following the arrest and intimidation of journalists in Azerbaijan. The investigation traced the opaque flow of funds and the intertwined interests of gold mining operations with state repression, shedding light on censorship and human rights abuses in the region.