Shows video of leader kim jong un after global speculation about his health. And some comic relief in the cuba fast so comedians use humor to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Welcome to the program they believe government has detained more than 700. 00 migrants and refugees it says its part of the effort to contain the corona virus but it comes after weeks of social media attacks on foreigners some pows have accused of spreading the virus others blame them for being a drain on the countrys resources from slowey has more from kuala lumpur. Hundreds of migrants and refugees including children rounded up in a raid in kuala lumpur on friday theyre being held in detention facilities migrant rights group. Has criticised the raid and inhumane and counterproductive arguing it wont deter my. Grint and refugee communities from getting tested at a time when the world is still struggling to contain the pandemic. But the government is defending it as part of efforts to contain the coronavirus state the slick there is still on documented migrants their status remains the same the laws of this country havent changed these people broke the law or when they entered the country illegally in recent weeks foreigners have been the target of hate speech with some malaysians blaming them for spreading the coronavirus hostility towards the rangar and undocumented migrants appear to have been set off by several events this suburb outside kuala lumpur home to a large population. Was placed under lockdown more than a week ago to curb transmission of cases there are social media posts telling the theyre not wanted here there were at least 5 online petitions some of which have since been taken down urging the government to expel the refugees from malaysia malaysians have also directed their anger at the ethnic minority after Rights Groups criticised the government for turning away a boatload of refugees last month for nor john been mugged and her family these are worrying times they escaped from scituate enver a kind state in myanmar in 2012 after into communal riots between buddhists and muslims killed 200 people and displaced more than 100000 others. Life here hasnt been easy malaysia has not formally recognised refugees they cant work legally or go to school. She says shes heard rumors about the malaysian government wanting to send the route back there it made me think back to our journey here we were at sea then human traffickers picked us up and they kept my husband for months because we couldnt pay it was only after 8 months here when we were finally registered with the un as refugees that i felt safe what if we have to go through that again. The coronavirus and malaysias curbs on movement has already put north johns family in daya financial straits now the fear of being detained hangs over that florence italy aljazeera. South africa where libya is home to migrants from many african countries life was already a struggle before the current virus pandemic lockdown measures and leaving many without work as the mood of the war had reports from tripoli. Tired and frustrated these migrants can hardly afford to buy food they weighed by the roadside in the libyan capital for potential employers theyve come from other parts of africa to earn a living by doing a manual work but since the country began its lock down one measures to prevent covert 19 a month ago they say they have hardly earned it any money like idea that the travel restriction between cities is providing us we cannot find work not only tripoli but also in other libyan cities many of us no hope to travel back home to be reunited with our families nearly 1500 migrants and refugees are kept in Detention Centers in western libya some are living in dire conditions many of them were intercepted by the libyan coast guard while trying to cross the mediterranean to europe human rights organizations are warning that an hour would break of the coronavirus among them could be catastrophic the International Organization for migration is conducting sanitation campaigns and hes calling on the authorities here to gradually release some of the most of all normal we have a voluntary return. From libya that assisted over 50000 people returned to their countries of origin. Its currently. Only partially operational in that were not able to fly out of. Libya but domestic that will get clearance to fly humanitarian flights out of libya to the countries of origin. Thousands of refugees including the women and children escape instability and poverty elsewhere in the continent. And i arrive here every year they make dangerous journeys from libby insurers towards europe to seek a better life but many of them die when their boats capsize the cove of 19 locked might force some of these migrants to leave libya once again if that happens they could be except by people smugglers and traffickers. But those who would choose to stay remain hopeful for a change even though that might not come anytime soon. I would have to go ahead. Tripoli. Now theres been a spike of new coronavirus cases in russia a record 9600 have been reported in the last 24 hours most of those new cases are in the capital moscow more than 100 24000. 00 have been infected so far and the u. K. Has announced another 621. 00 deaths from the virus taking the toll total to just over 28000. 00 it has overtaken spain and is 2nd only now to italy in europe in terms of the death toll well in spain Prime MinisterPedro Sanchez says masks will be compulsory on public transport from monday the government plans to relax restrictions and phases after 7 weeks of Strict Lockdown people are now being allowed to exercise outside brian explains. Their 1st taste of freedom in 49. 00 days at 1176 hours of lock down spent mostly indoors runners cyclists rollerbladers taking to the footpaths across spain which for weeks had been off limits except for those out to buy food and medicine. But theyre not going to i was rollerblading with open arms through the streets because they went to me cause it was a feeling of freedom. Going for a walk and playing sports have been banned to stop the corona virus spreading in spain which is one of the worst affected countries in europe theyve been more than 25000 deaths and 216000 cases but Authorities Say the outbreak here is finally past its peak that its very great to go out to run today and im thinking like me like you know if there again moment you know i get with everybody out like this im very happy about that and i think that people are quite respectful. I think theyre very happy. Last weekend children under 14 were allowed out for an hour a day of supervised activity now adults and Senior Citizens can also go out and say protime in a bid to reduce overcrowding. Though it didnt work everywhere with thousands out along the house alone as prominent. As and im embarrassed that for me personally its incredible that i can finally go out after so long it just seems a bit strange to me that there are these times because in the end there are so many people out at the same time in the same place beaches though remain closed and crowds exercised under the watchful eyes of police. Prime minister Pedro Sanchez tweeted that allowing outdoor exercise was a new step and measures to ease the confinement that called for people to be responsible because the virus is still here the World Health Organization says countries should lift their lock downs gradually and be ready to restore restrictions if infections rise there are tough days still ahead for spain the lock down has hammered its already faltering economy and unemployment is expected to soar. On this saturday though people enjoyed the Simple Pleasures of being outdoors on a sunny spring day. Brian aljazeera. France is extending its Health Emergency by 12 weeks to july the 24th it will allow it to keep in place quarantine measures for those arriving in the country but its still planning to start lifting some lockdown measures in just over a week including the reopening of primary schools france has recorded more than 24000. On to other news now and north koreas leader kim jong un has made his 1st public appearance in nearly 3 weeks and thats according to state media which broadcast images that it said showed kim opening a 30 hours of factory problem bride reports from seoul in south korea speculation had been rife about the Leaders Health and where abouts. Hes in good spirits and seemingly in good health after disappearing from public view for nearly 3 weeks north Korean Leader kim jong un reemerged in style to open a fertilizer plant. The pictures on state run television said to be from an event on friday seemed to be north koreas answer to world the growing speculation about kims health. Online news sites and some news organizations have been quoting sources that said kim was gravely ill even brain dead after a surgical procedure gone wrong. It had led to concerns about a possible power vacuum and instability in the Nuclear Armed state and focused attention on kim sister kim go joan who attended this event as a possible successor to him. She came to the worlds attention as the point person in north koreas Charm Offensive during the 2018 Winter Olympics in pyongyang she continued to feature prominently as the smiling facilitator in the subsequent into korean dialogue and in the historic summit meetings with the United States. One. And. The only. In south korea intelligence officials had urged caution about the Health Rumors saying they havent detected any unusual activity the pointed to a serious crisis south Koreas Unification Ministry has condemned what its called groundless content saying the speculation has caused unnecessary confusion and senior political figures here who dont even suggested that kim might have died off facing strong criticism. Opening this large fertilizer plant and not wearing a mask while being cheered by large crowds may also be part of north koreas wider message to the world that its feeding its people that it doesnt have any cases of the coronavirus and that kim was very much alive and in charge of mcbride al jazeera so. At least 10 members of the Iraqi Parliament free group the Popular Mobilization forces have been killed in 2 separate attacks by eisel fighters now the northern town of mecca was targeted overnight on friday in the province of salaam had been the other attack happened in tel at the heart of the country declared victory over i saw at the end of 2017 well aljazeera samina faultiness in baghdad and said these are the most brazen attacks by i still fighters in the last year. Well it is the deadliest attack that i saw has carried out in iraq over the past few months or even a year resulting in the death toll of 10 people as you mentioned earlier and it comes just days after the group tried to stage another attack in kill kook on the Intelligence Headquarters so what were seeing is that i saw is now resorting to directly attacking the Security Forces which is something that we didnt see over the past years what weve seen until now was i saw for example planting improvised explosive devices in rural areas or trying to intimidate or terrorize civilians living in remote areas but these attacks on Security Forces theyre assigned it is more emboldened and capable of actually launching these operations now what appears to have happened last night is that the group attacked a checkpoint of the Popular Mobilisation forces killing 6 people in daraa gunfire and in a subsequent military operation to respond to that attack 3 additional people were killed in. In addition to that one other member of the Popular Mobilisation forces was killed so thats the death toll of 10 what is important to say here is that the 9 of the 10 people who were killed are members of the socalled tribal Popular Mobilization forces these are sunni members of local communities who are drawn from the tribes to try to defend rule areas. Well still ahead here on aljazeera released after the riots prisoners in argentina being let out as a coronavirus of course should. Also with technology involving to help us try and contain covert 19 concerns about surveillance and privacy those stories on the other side of the break stay with us here on out as an. Ally we got a change in the weather across northern parts of china as we go on through the next couple of days crowded right cooler weather gradually coming back in after a recent heat wave lots of cloud here thats spilling out of the yellow sea towards the Korean Peninsula towards japan and then we got a seasonal front the my you buy from last going to continue making its way further east which as we go through the next day or so says south korea certainly turning very wet at times q shes saying some very heavy rain as well and that will slide its way into southern parts of honshu ahead of that tokyo find it right around 26 degrees celsius little colder as we go on into monday kadam right just picking those temperatures back to around 22 degrees by that stage does a sort of temperature we can expect embracing heat returning there into shanghai more heavy rain just coming back into central western parts of china by this days lots of behavior right through parts of Southeast Asia malaysia same big downpours popular guinea seeing some very old lively showers and notice some lively showers are just around northern parts of somalia this is a circulation which is making its way further north was certainly want to watch as we go through the next couple of days philippine feature just pushing up into the andaman sea more big downpours here then heavy showers they continue for northeastern parts of india and a good part of bangladesh. But. Desperate for a better life millions of people have sought refuge in europe sometimes their dreams of sanctuary a realized but sometimes disenchantment and hostility drive them home. In the 2nd of 2 films on these contrasting experiences people and power meets the returning migrants now determined to discourage others from following the same power. Gambia back home from aljazeera. Ruth. Book about your charges there and we sell robin a reminder of our Top Stories Police in malaysia have detained more than 700. 00 refugees and Migrant Workers they live in areas where covert 19 causes cases surge last month triggered triggering accusations that foreigners are spreading the virus Rights Groups so that they could be held for months in dangerously cramped conditions. Also spains Prime Minister has announced a multibillion dollar Reconstruction Fund to help deal with economic fallout from the pandemic it comes as the government begins easing restrictions a line people to exercise outside for the 1st time in 7 weeks but at least 10 members of the Iraqi Paramilitary group the Popular Mobilization forces have been killed in 2 separate attacks by i saw fighters the country declared victory over i saw at the end of 2017. Prisoners in argentina are being set free affairs a coronavirus will spread through correctional facilities many have been protesting the step which is used to release violent prisoners serving their sentences under house arrest but the stories about reports victims say many are let off have been involved in Violent Crimes was the sound of pots and pans against the release of prisoners in argentina. It resonated in dozens of cities across the country. In the last weeks discontent in argentinas penitentiary system has been on the rice 1000 has prisoners on the alert demanding better prison conditions or house arrest. But victims of those under arrest are afraid of being victimized for a 2nd time if some prisoners are released. My sister was raped during a Birthday Party right next door he told her to remain quiet indeed given money then we received a phone call from the school because my sister was crying every day now he has been released. One got a last 13 year old sister was raped by bathing or the 68 year old neighbor. Was released a week ago because hes considered to be at risk of call 1000 have it all in with family relive right here next door to the 13 Year Old Girl he raped last year and even though hes not serving his house arrest in this locations neighbors say that hes able to move around freely and fear for their safety even though almost as in detention 20 blocks away a few days ago his family threatened one carlos and his family they were armed. We were talking to local media and his grandson came out with a weapon inside he was going to kill us my sister is afraid hell come back and rape her id like to tell the judge that relates to what would he do if the same thing happened to him there are currently over 90000. 00 prisoners in argentina theyre requesting nonviolent inmates id risk should be put under house arrest going to going to are they waiting for blood to be spilled who are human beings isnt there a right to life. Local media reports over 2000 prisoners have been put under house arrest but argentina lacks the resources to control with angle money towards their staying home if that. I understand corona virus is affecting the world and we need to see it new conditions on how to treat prisoners there are parameters that cannot be violated we need to improve prisons and maybe release those whove been involved in Violent Crimes but right now violent men are out. And thats why thousands of people protested with some plans a message to the judiciary so their safety wont be at risk he said well ill just see what our side is. At least 17 inmates have been shot dead in venezuela after they tried to escape during a prison riot the military says soldiers opened fire on a group of armed prisoners last lost prison in portuguese a state the riots broke out after prison bosses banned relatives from bringing food to inmates to asia where india has made it mandatory for all public and private sector employees to use a government backed Coronavirus Tracking out all such moves by asian governments are raising privacy concerns amongst people but medical Authorities Say tracking software has helped slow transmission sarah clarke reports now from hong kong. When tricia cowen and her family returned to hong kong in april they were put in mandatory quarantine for 14 days they were also required to wear this electronic respond the loaded authorities if they breached a quarantine regulations and left their apartment. I didnt think about it i just think that this had to be done i mean its people need to be tracked and now one wants it spread further we all want to be over as quickly as possible so that that just involvement. Tracking Technology Developed in hong kong uses a y. Find there put to detect if the user changes location but the company says the only data shared with the government is movement not personal Information Technology we have a lot of options like phased work in the. Speech. But using this way that alone will be alert when they use the left their home but at the same time it would have their way of. Lapse and digital surveillance are being used by many governments in asia to track the spread of the corona virus china uses a color based q. R. Code to monitor peoples movements and health in south korea overseas travelers who dont download a Government App are refused entry i think is so its a key part of the term Infection Control in asia especially using this technology to track down these people who are putting them into quarantine so it is probably one of the most and one reasons why we are doing better. On the part of the world but critics say some government mandated apps can also access a users personal data and be used as a surveillance tool its a real fear that this data will end up in the hands of governments some of the apps look for peoples. Access to call records even their contacts and in some cases the camera and other information together can you know. Peoples lives 2 of the worlds biggest tech giants at google and apple plan to embed new features in their devices using context tracing technology but say the tool will be removed once the pandemic ends the critics say it could lead to ongoing some violence with governments using the data for other purposes. Technology may be playing a Critical Role in containing the pandemic but human Rights Groups warn it might also normalize surveillance in the future once this outbreak is under control. Sarah clarke aljazeera hong kong while staying in the region singapore will start easing restrictions for may the 12th after being under a partial lockdown for 2 months so let the businesses will start operating again on small groups of students will be allowed to return to School Singapore has reported more than 17000 cases 16 people have died and. Now experimental antiviral drug has been approved for emergency use treating coronavirus patients in the u. S. 1500000 vials of the drug rendez severe will be distributed to hospitals for monday after a study showed that improvements in Recovery Time article has the story. This is a president that throughout has tried to project a feeling of hope as the coronavirus rips through the world and his country now bringing in the c. E. O. Of a Pharmaceutical Company to the white house to herald the results of a possible treatment for him to severe really people that are not doing well people that are sick people that have his horrible plague and said to our country and that were getting rid of and were going to be were going to be having some really incredible results we have a very promising studies coming out on the vaccines we have promising studies coming out soon there are unix. In the 1st widespread trial the drug it did shorten the length of the hospitalizations days for the virus and its slightly decreased the mortality rate but Scientists Say its the 1st real hope that a drug can work against the virus we have to remember this is the very 1st one its a new drug being used for this and you showed i would call it a bright spot in the search just what 90 days after being notified of this of a drug it looks like its got very promising results and the company that makes it says it will donate its stockpile which the food and Drug Administration cleared for use on friday will be working with the government to determine how best to distribute that within the United States will be working very closely to get that to patients working with female working with other parts of the government to make sure that we get fed to the patients in need as quickly as possible because there are patients out there that can benefit from this medicine today that are hospitalized and we dont want any time to waste for that the white house trying to project a sense of hope of a near return to normal for the country but as some states begin to reopen like georgia for bodie numbers an additional 1000. 00 cases diagnosed in a single day and experts say itll take as many as 2 weeks to determine the true cost as cities and towns begin to reopen pedicle hayne aljazeera. Well young people became a fast haul turning to comedy to deal with mounting uncertainty with the country already struggling from years of violence comedians are using humor to address Serious Health issues like the Global Pandemic nicholas hack reports. The coronavirus is no joke explains comedian Abdulaziz Kerry also known as in general but that doesnt mean we cant laugh about it governments are asking too much from people he explains in the sketch like everywhere else people here in britain afonso are dealing with the outbreak and diarrheal disease these doctors are using comedy to bring awareness to these important Health Issues diarrheal disease alone killed over 5000 people here last year the government tells people to wash their hands but the country has little Running Water this is confusing and absurd explains kerry. Comedy helps people wind their fear into loss or yes there is a deadly pandemic that people need to love this is not the end of the world. But away from the comedy there are serious issues facing burkina faso 800000 displaced people most of them children have been fleeing the north of the country where. In the greater sahara and alqaeda affiliated armed groups are fighting each other and attacking civilians schools in the north have been shut for nearly 2 years only last month did the government start broadcasting classes on television because of the covert 1900 break but watching t. V. Is not an option for hungry and displaced children living in camps without electricity some armed groups argue online that corona virus is a punishment a western invention saying that they have a cure and then type viral this is a trick to lure young greek root watching from her dorm room as law student appalled that people would believe in this she has other more pressing concerns before the lockdown i sold cell phones as our job to support myself since the lockdown is launched i can no longer go to market the measures are affecting everyone surviving has become difficult. In a country where most people live in poverty a day without work is a day without food closing these markets is as dangerous as the virus itself confinement is not an option in social distancing a luxury few can afford the virus continues to spread with only 855 doctors for 19000000 people comedians are stepping in humor in these trying times has become the healer of the masses nicholas hark al jazeera. Is there with me cell rama reminder of our Top Stories Police in malaysia have detained more than 700. 00 refugees and Migrant Workers they live in areas where covert 19 cases surged last month triggering accusations that foreigners spreading the virus Rights Groups say they could be held for months in dangerously cramped conditions for slavery has more from kuala lumpur. The timing and the manner in which these rates have been carried out have been criticized now the u. N. H. C. R. Said several Asylum Seekers and refugees have also been picked up and it had been informed by authorities that they were being held for the purpose of verifying their identity and were also weve also seen videos of people being held at close quarters with no opportunity for physical distance thing not everyone was wearing a mask and were also getting reports that children were also detained so the rates have apart from being criticized as inhumane and theyve also been described as foolish theres been a spike of new coronavirus cases in russia a record mine 1600. 00 have been reported in the last 24 hours most of those new cases are in the capital moscow more than 124000 people have been infected so far and the United Kingdom has announced another 600 21. 00 deaths from the virus taking the total to just over 28000. 00 its overtaken spain and is 2nd only to italy in europe in terms of the death toll for the 1st time in more than a month people in spain are being allowed to exercise and go for walks its all part of the governments plan to ease the strict coronavirus lockdowns and other news north korean state t. V. Has shown video of kim jong un in what may be his 1st public appearance in nearly 3 weeks the images are said to be from an opening of a Fertilizer Factory his absence prompted speculation about his health at least 10 members of the Iraqi Paramilitary group the Popular Mobilization forces have been killed in 2 separate attacks but i still fighters the country declared victory over i saw in 2017 those were the headlines here on aljazeera of more news at half an hour next hour as are its people in power do stay with us. Desperate for a safer more prosperous life millions of people have sought refuge in europe sometimes the dreams have come true sometimes disenchantment untested lety have driven them home in the 2nd of 2 films on these conflicting experiences people in power has been to the gambia where disillusioned for the microscope or trying to persuade others from following the site