Centuries old native american sites at risk. Anger is growing against indias controversial new citizenship law but the Prime MinisterNarendra Modi is showing no signs of backing down hes blaming the opposition for inciting protests against his government huge rallies subpoena held again in the capital new delhi and several other states on sunday the demonstrations and into the 2nd week and more are likely in the coming days Rights Groups are accusing the police of using disproportionate force against the protesters sabinus restaurant was at the rally in the capital. Its the greatest challenge indias Prime MinisterNarendra Modi has faced since he came to power 5 years ago dozens of people have been killed during protest against a citizenship law which meant. Discriminates against muslims addressing thousands of his supporters at an election rally in new delhi modi blamed the opposition for stoking the protests began by you are. Brothers since this law has been passed some Political Parties have been spreading rumors these people are misleading the public they are inciting the public. You know Corporate America i want to ask those who are pelting stones and sticks getting people to enjoy police trying to do the us what are you hoping to achieve the police is no ones enemy. The citizenship Amendment Act makes it easier for migrants from afghanistan bangladesh and pakistan who arent muslim to become indian citizens critics say the law could lead to many muslims losing their citizenship. Borders. Staging protests is all right they should not be violent so i oppose that whatever the police are doing i request them not to do it they should also listen we are also indians like you we are also humans i. As protests continued on sunday in the capital and other parts of the country the government insisted that law will not be repealed i protest has been ongoing since parliament passed the law earlier in december i was but a student protests and. University in the capital a week ago turned into a movement of hundreds of thousands of students and antigovernment protesters nationwide people were angered after Government Forces fought with students and stormed the campus by tear gas into the library and classrooms. I. The worst violence has been the british for more than 5000 people have been detained at least 1500 have been arrested in other parts of india. Some muslims can get so than shipped under the citizenship Amendment Act but it is feared millions who are unable to provide proof could be rendered stateless even if their families have lived in india but generations to be after the new delhi or staying with her story. Is a resident fellow at the American Enterprise institute and has written extensively on mr modis government and its policies and explains how International Condemnation is now becoming more vocal. I would argue that this is the single most divisive thing that there in ramadi has done since he 1st came to bar in 2014 it has all d raised the country not merely in terms of hindus and muslims of thats of course of course as part of it but i think more importantly between those indians of all foods including many who do see this as a challenge to indias secular foundations and b. G. P. Supporters and see this as a great humanitarian gesture to religious minorities in those 3 countries by just im not going to bangladesh the un has spoken out the. d members of the house of representatives in the u. S. Have spoken up there has been Extensive InternationalMedia Coverage i wrote a column in the wall street journal several others have written about this so i think the International Community is certainly concerned its true that government reactions have been muted but thats not the same as saying that. The International Community in general has human india d rebuffs on the contrary i think this is been the worst 2 weeks for them or the government in terms of International Media coverage since they took office in pakistan since mortars fired by Indian Forces have killed at least 3 people in pakistani administered kashmir indias military has blamed islamabad for provoking the attack on the border fighting happened as thousands of supporters of pakistans conservative Jamaat E Islami party rallied in islamabad they criticized the International Community for not taking action against new delhi for alleged Human Rights Violations in indian administered kashmir. More than 80000. 00 syrians are on the move towards turkey according to the turkish president or a chapter firebird of one the exodus follows heavy bombardment by russia and Syrian Forces in the rebel held province of his charlotte better us. As southern italy this pounded from a bunch of people rushed towards the Turkish Border. Scrambling to escape the area long story from russian and syrian friends its. My bottom. But i flit from the bombardment russian warplanes are striking helicopters missiles and rockets we cannot remain there. Syrian president Bashar Al Assad boasted his mission to retake the province from former al qaeda affiliates hiatt to here a week ago sunni provinces out of his control the russian backed syrian army celebrated retaking more than 20 villages on ad libs fringe group that he said was the price dozens of civilians killed and tens of thousands displaced of them actually in the ones im in im out on the job you have fled from and to moderate a long line more than 20 times for what reason tell us where is our next destination we dont know. But this is what theyre running from. Filmed on sunday on the damascus a liquor highway and its lewd volunteers from a syrian in geo rushed to the aftermath of the suspected russian. Its tragic there is heavy bombardments to war planes are always flying there come along as a gun at times yesterday more than 400. 00 rockets hit us at all read a new month our children couldnt sleep through the night they were crying every hour and now we are heading towards the i know. Turkish president read your time over one is bracing for the exodus from it live turkey currently holds 3700000 Syrian Refugees he says they cannot support more well most of them are not just 6 more than 80000 of our brothers from ed live running from the bombs there have started migrating towards our borders if the violence towards the people of egypt is not stopped this number will increase even more turkey will not carry such a migrant burden on its own the negative impact of that pressure will be something that all european nations especially greece but also feel. Syrian rebels in the russian backed Syrian Forces had agreed to a cease fire in august. From what we are putting up every effort with russia for the attacks to stop and we will continue to do so in fact we are sending a delegation to moscow on monday until the bombardment stops the exodus will continue resistance homes abandoned empty targets in the way of president assads mission to retake the last rebel besting in charlotte ballasts. Sudan has opened an investigation into crimes committed in the dark for region by a former government members who served under the ousted president Omar Al Bashir the conflict between proGovernment Forces and ethnic minority rebels began in 2003 the u. N. Says at least 300000 people were killed by the fighting as well as famine and disease bashir has already wanted by the International Criminal court for crimes against humanity and genocide so the man bolder as a policy advisor on sudan for the enough project a genocide Prevention Organization he says reforms to Sudan Security forces is challenged by the disarming of certain groups. The army should our forces are running out out today one highlight was telling everyone. In a public event that the opposite of loss of a part of the Sudanese Army and by law you know the nominee and those are then his army but clearly that apparel army i dont expect there would be a move by the civilian government of this on the dont get it however that up of the in the constitution a job of the government transition to form the Security Sector in that case when the clam ok as its expected that there will only one Sudanese National army rather than to put our hands of the situation is currently i would really attention it to this detriment of the People Security in the realm of the International Criminal court before the Security Council last big issue seem to still acknowledge that there have been generally changes to than that of the Prosecutor Office of the i. C. C. Is willing to give sudan some time but well be watching very carefully when the house was done hondurans the. Crimes against humanity what crimes and genocide for it was i. C. C. Has done but she didnt fall as she was wanted by the i. C. C. I believe that the ice is you least seeing if this persecution thats just a mansion that would be serious and indicative of an independent investigation of michigan im goes of the officials of his or youre responsible for the human psyche that. Australias Prime Minister has rejected calls for more action on Climate Change as the large fires continue across the east in the south of you as well the worst ever bushfire season is there with almost 200. 00 homes damaged in the past few days alone Scott Morrison is facing calls to limit coal exports and set emission targets but he said such measures are reckless and would threaten jobs well the town of balmoral south of sydney has all but been destroyed by the bush fires jessica washington is there joining us live Jessica Balmoral was one of the hardest hit towns worst situation as of this hour. Where you can imagine this is a very Small Community of just 400 people we still dont know exactly how many homes were destroyed but take a look at this one just behind me its been absolutely decimated by the blaze which tore through over the weekend here and that is the situation on the ground this town was hit incredibly hard as as so far we know that at least a 1000 homes have been destroyed since this bushfire crisis began the majority majority of them were in New South Wales which is a strangely is most populous state and its not just bushland as we can see these are real communities where thousands of people live and many people here will be without their homes this christmas what are conditions like generally this week. So we know that conditions have improved today on monday authorities are making the most of what they calling a short window of time to attempt to at least get some of the situation under control but they are warning that just later in the week just 4 days from now they are expecting those heat wave conditions to set in so it is a rush for the volunteers to try and get this situation under control but they are warning theres only so much they can do what they really need is a significant amount of rain for this crisis to end and thats not expected for at least another 6 weeks worth bearing in mind also that this is simply the beginning of summer and many people are fearful of what is in store for the rest of the season ok jessica thank you very much. Still to come here on aljazeera as hong kong slides further into recession retailers who are finding new opportunities in the cities protest movement. Also ahead croatias president ial election throws up a surprise in a contest that could affect the rest of the European Union. Hello again to welcome back well here across the southeastern part of the United States were watching a flooding event going on right now about 10 new people are under flood watches across florida georgia and also into alabama so over the next few days it is going to be quite wet across much of that area will finally start to see a little bit of relief as that low makes its way more towards the east here on monday you can see a most of that rain is starting to push off the coast and by the time we do get towards tuesday we are seeing finally the rain ending maybe some coastal showers there for parts of South Carolina as well as georgia but the temp is also coming up from atlanta to about 19 degrees miami though you are going to be a little bit cooler with 22. 00 degrees there while that same weather system the trailing end of the front is going to be extending down here across the bahamas into cuba as well as down towards guatemala on that line we could be seeing some thunderstorms as well but by the time we do get towards tuesday the front starts to really sticks a pe a few showers are going to be left but behind the system it is going to be drier its going to be a little bit cooler too with havin a sing a temperature of 25 degrees but the temperature is on its way up here for one is that is plenty of sun in the forecast of the next few days 29 here on monday but by the time we get towards tuesday expect to see 32. 00 degrees. Ways to experience the world like never before. Going places together. Welcome back welcome if youre just joining us youre watching aljazeera live from doha this hour these are your top stories tens of thousands of people across india have again defied a government ban to protest against the new citizenship law which they say just given its against muslims the Prime MinisterNarendra Modi has blamed the opposition for fueling unrest. Syrian and russian air strikes have killed at least 17 people in at least 25000 civilians have fled in the last 2 days. And sudan has opened an investigation into crimes committed in darfur since 2003 the prosecutor general says the case will focus on a number of figures who served under the former president the ousted president bashir. Turkeys president. Says if necessary he will increase military support to the internationally recognized government in libya battling the warlords. For control of the capital tripoli but have to us forces threatened retaliation. I take this opportunity to give a warning to Aerospace Companies working to try. Sperm military equipment using civilian airplane is abusing its civilian uses and thinking that it is under the protection of rules of International Law we have confirmed monitored the movement of her sister to bring flights from istanbul to libya the libyan National Army forces gives a clear and honest warning to all the companies our air forces will not hesitate to down or strike any civilian airplanes transporting military equipment to leave his airports. A former military chief in egypt intended to run against president. C. Has been released from detention sammy was imprisoned after announcing his candidacy 2 years ago the military said he didnt have permission to run and breached military law it isnt known why he was released but he was moved to a hospital in july after reportedly suffering a stroke. Will be more protests in lebanons capital beirut but the numbers are smaller than in previous weeks its a sign many seem prepared to give the new Prime Minister designate a chance to form a new government from beirut heres tony burke. With the 67th day lebanese gathered in beirut smarter square to make a stand against the economic and political crisis that on sunday was more like a carnival than a protest. The lebanese capital have witnessed some of the worst violence seen for years the Security Forces clash with supporters on either side of the political divide numbers will go down and in marked contrast the anger and violence of previous gatherings is perhaps an indication that some at least are prepared to give the designated Prime Minister. A chance. If you. Know its going to be a big problem. For the 3 its going to make him fail in this. One for the sharon might be. Why are we being pessimistic we should be optimistic the new Prime Minister is decent in is not corrupt and he seems to be the man for the job and if it doesnt work well find another solution which. Was nominated by a week Majority Parliament comprising of iran backed hezbollah and its allies the Shia Movement and president michel aoun is Christian Free movement has promised to appoint a new government filled with technocrats and experts within 6 weeks tension may have reduced but for some within the Sunni Community there is still anger that their leader side hariri has not been chosen as Prime Minister and there are fears that some are seeking to cause a rift between the sunni and shia communities. As they feel. It seems like some are seek really trying to incite secretary in strength and in reality we are far away from that we took to the streets because of the economy and not religion. That is. Priority the need for a government to solve the economic crisis lebanon is running out of short term choices the country has one of the worlds biggest debt burdens and in march is due to repay a one and a half 1000000000. 00 euro bonds load which is likely to default and that can only worsen the guy Economic Situation here. David hale the u. S. Undersecretary of state for Political Affairs is in beirut meeting with various political leaders he is key to delivering 11000000000. 00 in International Aid which has been locked until economic and political reforms are implemented. As an area in deep trouble financially and i think at a certain stage within the next week or so all that there will be even more constraints on the Banking Sector and people will take to the streets. Some are still singing about revolution but many are praying for a solution for now the people of lebanon can only wait and hope. Tony girty al jazeera beirut. A sunday deadline for iraqs president to name a new interim Prime Minister has now passed with no announcements on whos been chosen earlier thousands of protesters block roads in baghdad and basra demanding the appointment of an independent Prime Minister they say one of the nominees is closely linked to iran for us to say theyre fed up with corruption for services and a lack of jobs hundreds have been killed since antigovernment rallies began in october. Hong kongs government has announced 500000000. 00 worth of measures to try and save the economy from sliding further into recession 6 months of prodemocracy protests are being blamed for low tourist numbers and a drop in high street sales online its a different story with retailers capitalizing on Global Support for the movement sarah clarke reports from on kong. Streets once teeming with shoppers are deserted restaurants have closed tourist numbers have hard after 6 months of antigovernment demonstrations some Luxury Brands have reported a 45 percent drop in recent sales but not everyone is struggling this store is expanding its stock in miniature figurines its introduced a new line of protest related toys complete with gas masks and helmets dont you wonder since this protest Movement Began to be has been increasingly more interested in the action figure how people love to assemble the toys but they also buy them to remember the difficulties and struggles in this movement was. The protests have attracted local and Global Support sparking interest in a new Retail Sector protective gear like masks and hard hats are in high demand after Mainland China locked all sales to hong kong this store also stocks clothing slogans like stand with hong kong but theres no shop front all merchandise is sold online since the launch in july its been getting more and more popular for example on one day we can have 102300 orders printing whats happening on the streets on the market for protest related merchandise is predominately online the retailers weve spoken to say its still boyd being targeted by those opposed to the prodemocracy movement some of those are chosen to hide their identities are being threatened its an indication of how fragile the political situation is in home the artists are also painting a picture of protests using asked to mortal eyes the summer of unrest and spread the word. To an International Market this exhibition showcases some of the key messages of the protesters if youre about whats happening in hong kong and also worry about the citys future everyone where everyone is worried about it because we love this place we love our homeland and we wont give it up we wont give up our 5 demands. Cartoon characters like pepe the frog have been embraced in the demonstrations once representative of the old fright and the symbol of hate in the United States has become the protest mascot and sold widely across hong kong the big retailers may be struggling but with Anti Government protests expected to continue in 2020 these stores hope to capitalize growing Global Support for their movement sarah craft aljazeera hong kong. Croatias president ial election is heading for a runoff as the country prepares to get its 1st turn at leading the European Union the former left wing Prime Minister milan of each got just under 30 percent of the vote on sunday of the current president hollande grab a total bitch has been on the job for nearly 5 years the 2nd round will be held in 2 weeks time. Pritikin job is in zagreb but she says or im a lot of it she will struggle against a united right wing vote in next months runoff. Is a frontrunner only in this for astroland so im a lot of which is not only former left leaning Prime Minister hes also former president of the Main Opposition Party in this country social Democratic Party hes open and some would say he is also former leftist a former hole because he flirted with nationalism trying to appeal to ride with voters and losing the more realistic one on the left he was Prime Minister from 2000 the 11 to 2015 he realize heavily on his rhetorical skills and yes this todays vote was he is a chance for a great comeback after he made a few years pause in his political career but the difference between him and incumbent calling the gravity tatto which is very slim less than 3 percent that means that hes chances in a president ial run of are also very slim simply because he cannot count of on a right wing water and here we have miroslav or are sitting to day on the church plays with 24 percent of the vaults he is a right wing populist and are melana which cannot come out on these boards in a president ial run of. Libyas government has announced its entered the lima group the regional bloc seeking a resolution to the crisis in venezuela the group of 12 countries has supported the Opposition Leader go i go for living as entry is a policy change from the time of the former president evo morales mr mehlis resigned in november amid protests and pressure from the military. One of i could was most active volcanoes has erupted in the remote Amazon Region the repentant or volcano spewed in canned rocks on lava on sunday night its last major eruption was back in 2002 when ashkelon as affected 2000000 people construction on the u. S. President s border war with mexico is moving ahead in arizona or parts of the burial cut through sites considered secret some native american tribes but as rob reynolds reports from the u. S. Mexican border tribal elders say they wont give up without a fight. Walking on holy ground a group of young native american activists visit quito but quito springs in a way says in the vast desert of the Organ Pipe Cactus National monument its a place where according to archaeologists people have gathered for more than 16000 years they came from this land we wouldnt be here if it werent for the spring giving us life the Organ Pipe Cactus National monument spans 1340 square kilometers of pristine desert beamed for a species of desert plants that grow here and no place else on earth its the traditional territory of the odom and to hold the autumn sacred for the people that lived here in the pheromone and that we conducted here ancestors did and pretty much all of our cultural practices. But just 50 kilometers away president Donald Trumps massive border wall es going up. To 9 meter tall metal structure will cut through traditional rain. And will require new roads bulldozed through the monuments and the adjacent to hold the autumn reservation native americans say the wall will damage ceremonial sites pilgrimage routes and ancient graveyards here in the Organ Pipe Cactus National monument a Government Survey has identified at least 22. 00 significant archaeological sites that would be partially or completely destroyed by border wall construction. Tribal elder ofili a rebus is organizing a grassroots effort to direct public attention to what she says is an act of cultural desecration when the borders to go up this metal borders are this fence this go up very very destructive to our spiritual being and our way of life and any part of it that is destroyed it is taking us apart piece. By peace activists say they will do everything in their power to stop the wall i think theres many of us that are willing and ready to put our bodies on the line despite the vast resources of the federal government marshall behind trump signature political project the native people here say they will not give up we have been existing here since the beginning of time and there will continue to exist even after this wall its built a place of their true beauty ecological diversity and cultural significance that may soon be changed forever robert oulds aljazeera kito bucky dos springs arizona. This is al jazeera these are the top stories so far this half hour tens of thousands of people across india have again defied the government ban to protest against the citizenship law which they say discriminates against muslims the Prime MinisterNarendra Modi has blamed the opposition for fuelling unrest and by your brothers since this law has been passed some Political Parties have been spreading rumors these people are misleading the public and citing the public syrian and russian air strikes have killed at least 17 people in labor Government Forces are advancing across this last rebel held province the offensive has displaced at least 25000 civilians in the past 2 days many heading towards the Turkish Border but president russia type or the one says his country cannot take in any more refugees while most of them are not judge and 6 im down 80000 about probably some running from the bombs have started migrating to which are if the violence towards the people of it does not stop this number will increase even more in no case turkey will not carry such a market. Pressure we will be subjected to he will be something all european nations especially greece. Sudan has opened an inquiry into crimes committed in darfur since 2003 the prosecutor general says it will focus on figures who served under the former president omar bashir hes already wanted by the International Criminal court for crimes against humanity and genocide australias Prime Minister has rejected calls for more action on Climate Change as large fires continue across the east in the south is one of the worst ever bushfire seasons with almost 200 homes damaged in the past few days Scott Morrison is facing calls to limit cold exports and set emission targets. Croatias president ial election is heading for a runoff for my left wing Prime Minister. Got just under 30 percent of the vote on sunday of the current president. Show more news on the web site al jazeera dot com up next its super 3030 minute. As it breaks. Manufacturing exports in the u. S. 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