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The beat<\/strong><\/p>\n

Complaints unanswered<\/em><\/p>\n

Due to a lack of funding, NSW\u2019s Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) has been unable to pursue\u00a0multiple allegations of misconduct<\/a>. The LECC\u2019s chief commissioner revealed in a parliamentary submission that a lack of funds and staff caused the organisation to ignore 50 active investigations. It also failed to investigate another 51 allegations of misconduct. The LECC\u2019s failings come to light just as a review has suggested stripping judicial experience from the NSW Crime Commission<\/a>, replacing its commissioner with a CEO who wouldn\u2019t require legal qualifications.<\/p>\n

Bombings in Texas<\/em><\/p>\n

Parcel bombs<\/a> have killed two people in Austin. On 2 March, a 39-year-old was killed after opening a parcel bomb. On Monday, 12 March, two separate bombs killed a 17-year-old and injured two others. Two of the victims were African-Americans, prompting police to speculate that the attacks may be racially motivated. The attacks have drawn comparisons with the Unabomber<\/a>, who killed three people with parcel bombs between 1978 and 1995.<\/p>\n

INTERPOL initiative<\/em><\/p>\n

INTERPOL has launched an initiative to boost African security and cooperation at a time when cross-border<\/a> crime<\/a> between African states is increasing. The\u00a0I-ONE program<\/a> will give modern equipment to the central police bureaus of 31 African nations so they can better use INTERPOL\u2019s resources. The program also aims to strengthen border security, giving frontline police at border crossings and ports access to INTERPOL databases.<\/p>\n

CT scan<\/strong><\/p>\n

More JNIM attacks<\/em><\/p>\n

Following last week\u2019s reporting<\/a> of attacks by al-Qaeda affiliated Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM) in Burkino Faso, this week JNIM claimed responsibility<\/a> for an attack in Mopti, a populous region in Mali. Mali remains the deadliest location<\/a> for UN peacekeepers in the world, with more than 100 killed since the UN stabilisation mission began in 2013. However, JNIM isn\u2019t the only group operating in Mopti. Several local armed militia groups were responsible for half the violence<\/a> last year.<\/p>\n

Philippines terror list<\/em><\/p>\n

The Philippines government has created a list<\/a> of 600 terror suspects. If approved by the courts, the individuals will be labelled terrorists and receive increased government scrutiny. The list includes UN Special Rapporteur Victoria Tauli-Corpuz<\/a>, who has campaigned for indigenous rights in the Philippines. She\u2019s accused of terrorism and membership in the New People\u2019s Army (NPA). Human Rights Watch says that those listed are at risk of government retaliation<\/a>, especially those labelled NPA supporters. Meanwhile, the Philippines military identified<\/a> Abu Dar as the new emir of Islamic State in Southeast Asia. Dar was one of the few sub-leaders to survive the battle for Marawi last year.<\/p>\n

Islamic State attacks Aden<\/em><\/p>\n

IS claimed responsibility<\/a> for a car bomb in Yemen that killed three and wounded 35. The bomb exploded outside a supply post belonging to UAE-backed \u2018Security Belt\u2019 forces. UAE special forces arrived in Yemen in February to ramp up<\/a> counter-terrorism efforts. Nevertheless, IS has carried out several attacks this year. The US Defense Department has said that IS forces in Yemen had doubled in size<\/a> in 2017.<\/p>\n

Checkpoint<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blockade lifted in Iraqi Kurdistan<\/em><\/p>\n

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced that international flights to Iraqi Kurdistan will resume<\/a> after a six-month blockade. The Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) will cede control of Erbil and Sulaimaniyah\u2019s airports to Baghdad. Whether the region will maintain its independent visa system hasn\u2019t been decided. The KRG\u2019s land and space borders remain heavily contested. An Iraqi military spokesman denied<\/a> that an agreement had been reached on Iraqi Kurdistan\u2019s border.<\/p>\n

Iran\u2013Pakistan cross-border cooperation<\/em><\/p>\n

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed the importance of border security<\/a> during his visit to Islamabad on Monday. The meeting, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between Iran and Pakistan, focussed on securing the border to disrupt drug traffickers and terrorist operations. The long-delayed Iran\u2013Pakistan peace pipeline<\/a>, an ambitious energy project to export gas from Iran to Pakistan, was also discussed. The project has been delayed amid security concerns<\/a> in the Baluchistan region.<\/p>\n

Border Force boss on the fence<\/em><\/p>\n

Australian Border Force Commissioner Roman Quaedvlieg faces possible dismissal<\/a> after two separate misconduct investigations. Quaedvlieg has earned more than $500,000 since being placed on leave in May last year. He\u2019s accused of breaching the Australia Public Service code of conduct over an alleged relationship with a former staffer. The secretary of the newly-created Department of Home Affairs, Michael Pezzullo, dismissed criticism that Home Affairs executives were \u2018constructing an extra-judicial apparatus of power<\/a> without proper parliamentary oversight\u2019.<\/p>\n

First responder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Climate change mitigation in Jamaica<\/em><\/p>\n

The Jamaican government is addressing climate-related risks through a new US$30\u00a0million climate resilience project<\/a>. The project will be managed by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund and will focus on making infrastructure more resilient and on developing a national risk information platform. The investment will support\u00a0UNDP work<\/a> to strengthen Jamaica\u2019s agricultural resilience to frequent natural disasters, namely hurricanes and floods.<\/p>\n

Building resilience in Vietnam<\/em><\/p>\n

The UN is working with Vietnam to develop its climate resilience by building free houses<\/a> in coastal towns. The UN-built houses\u2019 simple design will improve the structures\u2019 overall strength to make them storm-proof. The UN aims to build 300 houses by the end of year, each costing US$1,700. According to the Climate Risk Index 2018<\/a>, Vietnam is the eighth most-affected country by extreme weather events.<\/p>\n

Ethiopia\u2019s humanitarian disaster resilience plan<\/em><\/p>\n

Ethiopia has outlined five key humanitarian issues facing the country in its Humanitarian Disaster Resilience Plan<\/a>: acute food insecurity, malnutrition and water shortages, conflict-driven displacement, spread of disease, and personal security. These risks are exacerbated by Ethiopia\u2019s severe drought, which is entering its fourth consecutive year. Ethiopia\u2019s southern and south-eastern regions have been the most affected. Ethiopia has requested $1.6\u00a0billion in aid<\/a> to assist with its humanitarian emergency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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