Syria’s ‘human slaughterhouse’ prison, Netanyahu testifies, 9-1-1 delays and more
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CBC News is on the ground in Syria. Margaret Evans is at the notorious Sednaya prison, where families are searching for their loved ones. Syria's prisons have been infamous for their harsh conditions. Human rights groups say torture is systematic, and secret executions happened regularly.
And: A new caretaker prime minister has been appointed in Syria, while people are flooding back to the homes they fled during years of civil war. Israel, Turkey and the U.S. are striking targets in the country, citing security risks.
Also: A man in Ontario says he was put on hold three times when he called 9-1-1 while someone was breaking into his home. The armed man demanded money, and pointed a gun at his five-year-old. Now he wants changes to how 9-1-1 operates.
Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu testifies at his corruption trial, Donald Trump calls Justin Trudeau a “state governor”, fentanyl at the border, and more.