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Fadi Saqr es acusado de asesinatos masivos de civiles en Tadamon, Damascus, donde la gente dice que debe enfrentar a la justicia. Una comisión de derechos siria está preparando un caso acusando a Fadi Saqr, un líder de milicia dentro del régimen de Assad, de participación en crímenes de lesa humanidad y crímenes de guerra, según ha declarado un alto funcionario sirio a The Guardian. Saqr es un antiguo comandante de la milicia National Defence Forces (NDF) y es ampliamente acusado de participar en la matanza masiva y la desaparición forzada de civiles en el barrio de Tadamon de Damascus, así como en otras partes de la capital siria. Continuar leyendo...

El informe provisional contiene 14 recomendaciones, después de que la investigación examinara las acciones de las agencias antes del ataque en el que murieron 15 personas Siga nuestro blog de noticias de Australia en vivo para obtener las últimas actualizaciones Reciba nuestro correo electrónico de noticias de última hora, nuestra aplicación gratuita o nuestro podcast de noticias diario La comunidad judía de Sydney informó a la policía de una amenaza “alta” de ataque en el festival Chanukah by the Sea de diciembre en Bondi beach, pero la policía de NSW pareció no haber completado una evaluación de riesgo exhaustiva para el evento, según ha revelado un informe provisional de la comisión real. El informe provisional de la comisión real sobre el antisemitismo y la cohesión social, establecida a raíz del ataque terrorista de diciembre, no encontró vacíos en las leyes actuales que pudieran haber evitado el tiroteo. Pero sí pidió una mejor coordinación de la vigilancia policial en los festivales y eventos judíos. Continuar leyendo...

John Edwards, the data privacy watchdog, says he is fully cooperating with ICO’s independent report into ‘HR matters’The UK’s information commissioner has stepped back from his job after the data protection regulator launched an independent workplace investigation into unspecified “HR matters”.John Edwards, the national watchdog for information rights, data privacy and transparency among public bodies, said he was cooperating with the investigation in a post on his LinkedIn account. Continue reading...

2Apply’s over-collection of personal information adds to the power of the real estate industry in the competitive rental market, Carly Kind saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn online rental platform has been urged to stop collecting users’ personal information after the Australian privacy commissioner found the gathering of “excessive” data compounded the vulnerability of tenants amid the housing crisis.RentTech platforms are increasingly used by real estate agents in Australia for people applying for rental properties to submit applications and supporting documentation. The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute has identified 57 different rent platforms operating in Australia. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Ministers urged to consult sector on proposed social cohesion measures meant to tackle extremismSeveral leading civil society organisations have urged the government to consult the sector before introducing new powers for the Charity Commission, which they warn risks “suppressing legitimate advocacy” at a time when civic space is under increased pressure.Signatories including leaders from some of the UK’s largest civil society bodies, alongside faith-based and community organisations, wrote to the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, saying the proposed social cohesion measures could lead to the “suppression of lawful advocacy, campaigning and community engagement”. Continue reading...

Measure by Jamie Raskin follows statements by Trump about annihilating Iran and post depicting himself as JesusSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxHouse Democrats on Tuesday proposed creating a commission that would work with JD Vance to remove Donald Trump from office under the 25th amendment, should they determine he is no longer fit to serve.The measure, introduced by Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, follows a series of statements from Trump, including his recent warning that Iran’s “whole civilization will die” if it did not capitulate to his demands, and a social media post that depicted him as Jesus Christ. Continue reading...

South Asian Muslim and caste-oppressed Hindu community representatives accuse multiculturalism minister and department of discriminationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian Human Rights Commission is investigating a complaint against the New South Wales multiculturalism minister and his department over allegations of racial discrimination against organisations representing south Asian Muslims and caste-oppressed Hindu communities.According to an email seen by Guardian Australia, the Human Rights Commission last month accepted the complaint, against Steve Kamper and his department, for investigation. Continue reading...