Press freedom day insists that journalists have a crucial role also. Found in the human Rights Groups call for an investigation after a prison riot in venezuela thats killed more than 40 people. Welcome to the program afghanistan is bracing for a much higher rate of infection from the coronavirus random testing suggests a 3rd of the 4000000. 00 people in the capital kabul could be infected and the country risks a diplomatic crisis with neighbor iran after afghan migrants were reportedly beaten tortured and left for dead while trying to cross over the border and locations that iran has denied a warning that alexey obriens report contains and disturbing images from the beginning. They left their homes in search of opportunity in iran instead witnesses say they were killed their final moments terrifying. The Iranian Border guards 1st beat us then made us do hard work then they took us by minibus near the river and when we got there they threw us into the river some afghan migrants are said to have drowned in the river that flows between iran and afghanistan their distraught relatives and the Afghan Government want says about a lot of my brothers went to iran 30 days ago yesterday ve heard that they very drowned the iranians to them to did evil and threw them into the water Irans Foreign Ministry has denied the allegations and says the incident happened inside afghanistan the International Organization for migration says the group was traumatized by what happened we provided them with overnight accommodation and some humanitarian services are a Transit Center in the city of herat unfortunately it would seem that at least 23 migrants lost their lives in this particular incident it could trigger a diplomatic crisis between the 2 countries at a time when the coronavirus pandemic has seen an exodus of afghan migrants leaving iran and returning home at least 265000 afghans have crossed back from around the sierra some blame them for bringing in the virus iran has the regions worst outbreak but despite this some afghans continue to look for a better life theyre trying to escape conflict and poverty decades of war have left afghanistans Health System woefully unprepared for a major outbreak of the virus. There are about 3000. 00 confirmed cases here but its feared the virus is spreading fast after random testing in kabul suggested a 3rd of the people in the capital could be infected my assumption from conviction is that we have way more than that people who are suffering with people who are not going to. Voluntarily give their tasks for testing because they dont trust the government infrastructure and theres not much the government can do if its by the government to persuade people to maintain social distance havent been entirely successful partly blamed on low rates of literacy in a densely packed city activists warn of a horrific human tragedy in afghanistan if the virus becomes widespread for some trying to escape the countrys problems has proven just as deadly brian al jazeera. Spain has recorded its lows daily increase from the new krona virus since the middle of march the country has recorded 164 deaths in the past day brings the community of death toll to just over 25000 with more than 217000 confirmed cases spaniards have been enjoying getting out as restrictions are eased and russia in contrast has recorded its highly highest daily rise of covert 19 infections another 10 and a half 1000 people have tested positive buzz despite 5 weeks of restrictions the country now has to close or has close 2135000 confirmed cases but the number of people whove died has slowed in recent days. And the number of people who passed away from quite a virus in the u. K. Is nearing that of europes worst affected country italy the British Government announced more than 300 deaths on sunday taking it so talk to more than 28000 Prime MinisterBoris Johnson has said that the u. K. Has passed the peak of infection hes due to outline how the government will ease restrictions in the next few days. So in diamond was speaking on the sunday programs a little bit earlier as you mentioned hes the head of the office of National Statistics here in the u. K. The figure that was given by the government from the 24 hour period going from friday into saturday was the death toll going up 621. 00 bringing the total 228100 31 but diamond said that that figure only applies to people who tested positive for the virus before passing away the death toll could be much higher if you take into consideration people that later on of had covert 19 written on their death certificates as the cause of death he gave the figure of around 30000. 00 being a more likely figure that would significantly put the u. K. Ahead of its of these being the worst affected country in europe but as i suggested earlier there are so many variables in this he said it was very difficult to compare countries against countries and was somewhat reluctant to do it but nevertheless given the backdrop of rising deaths the government right now cant afford to put a foot wrong and is now in the next couple of weeks trying to roll out more more measures to increase testing but also to be able to pinpoint exactly where clusters of infections are to give advice to people who might be potentially at risk of contracting the virus thousands of palestinian laborers are returning to work in israel for the 1st time since crossings were closed in march because of the pandemic that follows an agreement between israel and the Palestinian Authority last month some employers were accused of dumping palestinian workers at checkpoints after they showed covert 900. 00 symptoms Rights Groups accused israel of failing to ensure workers safety that abraham is in bethlehem and says despite the health risks the workers are an important source of income for the Palestinian Authority. Thousands of palestinian workers are returning to their work in israel after a agreement has been made to allow them to go there and stay there for a couple of weeks this has been a daily commute for many workers but after the outbreak of coverage 19 an agreement has been made for them to stay in israel a similar agreement was made a couple of weeks ago but some of those workers said that they couldnt find suitable accommodation so they came back according to this agreement around 40000 palestinian workers are expected to cross into israel on sunday and monday they are workers in the agriculture industry and construction sectors they are important for the israeli economy and theyre also important for the Palestinian Economy they generate around 2 and a half 1000000000. 00 into the palestinians weak economy every year so its been a tough decision for the Palestinian Authority to make on the one hand around 74 percent of infractions have come from workers and those around them but at the same time theyre crucial for the economy that has already taken a heads because of closures because of covered 900. 00 on the way here weve passed through 2 palestinian checkpoints manned by Palestinian Security forces and they said that theyre only allowing entry to those who have originated permits and they can prove that they can stay in israel for a month now were expecting those workers to come back in 3 weeks or so in time for the islamic holiday over it will filter and this is going to be the real test for palestinians they said their movement is going to be coordinated with the Palestinian Authority to ensure that they dont spread infections if and so its going to be a challenge for the Palestinian Authority which has already managed to kind of control the outbreak of course as 90. Israels troubled Coalition Government hasnt been sworn in yet but its already facing a major legal hurdle a petition to the Supreme Court argues the power sharing deal between venue in the party and benny gantz is blue and white party is illegal or a force that has more from west jerusalem a rare televised hearing in Israels High Court allowing the public to watch for themselves the latest round of the political crisis theyve been living with for more than a year after 3 elections will there finally be a government this week. The 1st issue is the assignment of a knesset member to form a government against whom charges have been filed 5 out of 8 appeals are concerning this issue the 2nd issue has to do with that the little the Coalition Agreement that was signed on april 20th. That agreement for a rotating coequal premiership between Benjamin Netanyahu and his former rival benny gantz requires changes to israels fundamental basic laws to allow each mistrustful partner the guarantees they want to ensure the deal sticks sunday though so the focus on the other issue whether Benjamin Netanyahu indicted in 3 separate Corruption Cases could legally form and lead a new Government Law requires ministers in such a position to resign but not Prime Minister netanyahu is both a caretaker Prime Minister and a candidate for the job leaving room for legal argument during it the justices seem to signal that they would not overrule what they see as the will of the members of Israels Parliament not a message popular with anti netanyahu anti Coalition Protesters whove gathered to watch proceedings in a park lying symbolically between the court and the parliament weve done find a Prime Minister is a criminal one here it will. Come back to the people and it will not be any more any more in a bit longer than a lot of the other as well as a critical juncture in israels long running political crisis this is a major moment for its constitution netanyahu his legal team argues that the knesset the Israeli Parliament has made its decision and the court should not intervene as opponents argue that allowing for a government to be led by a man under such serious criminal charges represents an earthquake to the rule of law its now up to the justices to decide for now gantz and then you know who is still working to pass the legislation required to form the new government before the deadline expires on thursday if that doesnt happen or if the court were to surprise everyone and rule it out that israel would be heading. For a 4th election in less than 18 months with its political system straining if the seeds are a force it aljazeera west jerusalem. Well still ahead on aljazeera youve got mail how china has created one of the most sophisticated Delivery Systems in the world also. Have been using please as one of its most cherished ambassadors we look back on the life and legacy of algerian singer idea. From. How the temperature in beijing is about to drop fairly rapidly now its been war when it should be for a while this surprisingly is a frontal zone it goes all round the world it tends to move north and south and then disappear this time he was coming south and its cold there for 20 Degrees North 32 south of that is the proper seasonal rain that develops in china goes out through japan its done that quite a lot so far but its tend to stay out of the water as it just grazing japan the forecast monday and tuesday isnt a wet one over it is in china dark blue or is just a heavier rain its definitely there thats more ice where it should be theres a big spread of showers the south of the southeast a sure to be very sundry increasingly so in the philippines and more recently in sumatra kayo singapore as seen in java in fact off the coast of java the circulation there shouldnt amount to much but its an indication of active weather time which isnt a surprise because you sit should see that rain coming up into something by a bang go eventually isnt there yet the number is pretty monsoon showers not be pretty beefy ones in bangladesh and eastern india and they are otherwise its a fairly dry picture or there is rain in the play in the north of what is hot. But the. Stories of abuse in aged care homes in the west to shock the world but theres no its not easy when i want to speak for those sending elderly loved ones to thailand to live out the day on how does it. Save humanity i really really not getting any. The rules. Of the market watching aljazeera that means the whole rom the reminder of our top news stories nearly a 3rd of people in afghanistans capital could have contracted covert 19 thats according to a study by the Health Ministry suggesting infections in kabul could be far more widespread than previously thought russia has recorded its highest daily rise accretive virus infections another 10 and a half 1000 people have tested positive for us despite 5 weeks of restrictions and israels new Coalition Government is facing a major legal challenge the Supreme Court is hearing arguments against the power sharing deal between Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu and Opposition Leader many counts. More than 40 people are being killed in a prison riot in venezuela the protests started over a demand for relatives to be allowed to deliver food a warning that you may find some of the images in trees a post report disturbing. Prisoners from a general penitentiary taken to a local hospital dozens of them were hurt after a shootout at the prison located in the city of one adie around 450 kilometers away from us relatives were anxiously waiting outside the south that emma said and we want to know what really happened to our relatives weve been waiting since noon and we still dont know anything human rights representatives have not turned up or anything like that we want to know what happened. Pictures shown in local media showed dozens of inmates dead the government says they were trying to escape but human Rights Groups say they were protesting for food and want a full investigation into what happened since venezuela imposed a lockdown to prevent the spread of covert 1000 visiting rights have been suspended prisoners rely on their relatives for food and medicines. But its not just in venezuela and rest has been on the rise in latin america on saturday in my now state capital of the state of a mass on as prisoners kidnapped 7 guards. Then set the prison on fire or thought he say they were trying to distract Security Forces to dig a tan and then escape the incident lasted for about 5 hours. But this operation was a success we had several hostages and all of them are alive there were no casualties on the police side in which there were people injured but nothing serious. Violence is a regular occurrence in brazilian prisons as rival gangs fight for control. But the situation is different this time prisons a latin america are overcrowded and lacks any taishan a ticking time bomb for the spread of colvin 1000. Whats going on is that prisoners are afraid because prisons are overcrowded when the conditions are bad in brazil for example there is no Running Water so how can you ask inmates to wash their hands restricting visitors is also a problem because its a lifeline for inmates that depend on them to get food hygiene products. Human Rights Groups say we do using overcrowding is needed to reduce the spread of disease. But it poses a major challenge for countries where resources are already running short. That is how will. Saudi arabias share market has slammed by nearly 7 percent after its finance minister said the kingdom would take painful and drastic measures to help its economy. The actions needed to face the double shock of the pandemic and low oil prices government projects will be slowed down to reduce spending saudi arabia slipped to a 9000000000. 00 budget deficit in the 1st quarter as oil revenues collapsed or staying in the region iran is set to reopen some mosques and schools from monday as it further eases coronavirus lockdown restrictions now the move will affect about a 3rd of districts which have been consistently free of the disease but president Hassan Rouhani is urging uranium is to maintain social distancing the country is the worst hit in the middle east on saturday it reported its lowest daily rise in new infections in more than a month. Tens of millions of people in china were confined to their homes during its strict coronavirus lockdown now all restrictions have been eased many are afraid to venture outside even for the basic supplies but thanks to chinas vast Home DeliveryNetwork Drivers companies are helping the economy while people stay indoors katrina you has more from beijing. Boxes of toys toiletries and kitchen staples these packages are being sorted scad and sprayed with disinfectant before being delivered to customers all over they change the current virus pandemic has seen an increase in the use of Delivery Services across china with more customers choosing to shop from the safety of their homes. We have more to deliver in the past weve also seeing crist in deliveries of staple food like a rice flour and the oil medical supplies too like a face masks and a cleaning products 2 weeks carver 1000 forced the closure of this is across china but delivery hubs like this remained open throughout the crisis tens of thousands of packages a process at this Distribution Center every day and most customers will receive the items within 24 hours before the. Companies have adapted to the outbreak by limiting contact with clients. Smart loggers are used to deposit parcels in residential compounds analysts say the widespread use of digital platforms has enabled china to develop one of the most sophisticated Delivery Networks in the world. China now has over 90 percent of these towns covered by Home Delivery service is an industry of faster speed intensive labor and a wide coverage. During lockdown millions of chinese residents relied on through delivery drivers like these to survive though it. Actions have eased and restaurants have reopened many customers still prefer takeout Home Delivery is convenient and essential i dont know what i would eat if i didnt have a Home Delivery. App a Distribution Center delivery drivers have their temperatures checked before starting daily rounds facemasks and vitamins are provided a reminder of the risks they face while for many buying Online Shopping safely to others it means putting their own health on the line control you are just irritating the philippines is barred all Incoming International passenger flights for a week to tackle covert 19 they wants to free up quarantine facilities for returning overseas workers some 24000 have already arrived home many after losing jobs because of the pandemic only to complete a 14 day quarantine the Government Centers the number of cases the top 1607 deaths on sunday. An expert on freedom of expressions hes received alarming accounts of retaliation against journalists who are reporting on the pandemic david kay says governments must stop intimidating the independent press and thats been echoed by the u. N. Secretary general antonio good tariffs. On World Press Freedom day we call on governments and others to get into their generally skin do their jobs throughout the coverage 1000 pandemic and beyond is the band then express it has also given rise to a 2nd pandemic of music from asian from Harmful Health advice to wild conspiracy to use the press provides the n. T. That very fied scientific fact based news in the now is use but says the bend then it began many journalists are being subjected to increase restrictions and punishments seem breeze for doing their jobs. The terror says long term measures shouldnt be abused as an excuse to crackdown on journalists while europe has the most Media Freedom in the world Reporters Without Borders says the middle east and north africa continue to be the most dangerous places for journalists to work 346. 00 journalists are in prison worldwide with China Saudi Arabia and egypt in the highest number of them aljazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein has been imprisoned without charge in egypt for more than 1200 days there are concerns for his health during this pandemic. Director general mostafa so arg has written to World Leaders urging them to call for the Immediate Release of mahmoud insane and all other journalists when somali journalists continue to face arbitrary arrests physical attacks and censorship a recent Amnesty International report says harassment and intimidation against journalists is so deeply entrenched it makes malia one of the most dangerous places to report from is that. In the somali capital mogadishu a group of journalists has gathered to protest against what they say is an attack on freedom of speech by their government and later today we are standing here to protest about the arrest of our colleagues as somali journalists we demand justice for all reporters behind bars the constitution is quite clear that no one can be detained for more than 48 hours without being put on trial. According to Human Rights Watch somalia authorities are detained 3 journalists and prohibited a local Radio Station from broadcasting in a local dialect in the past 2 months. One of the detained journalists is mohamed up to have new editor of hicks radio he was arrested on march 7th after reporting on Police Brutality in the capital. His family says theyve been denied access to their son. Its very worrying the cave labelled my son a terrorist for only practicing his profession i appeal to our National Leaders for the release of my son he was our only breadwinner and we havent seen him for a whole 2 months i wanted justice for my son. Journalists unions in the country often protest about the outdated Pennell Court which came into force in 96. 00 to 4. 00 it includes a number of vague and overly broad crimes including criminal definition of fending the onan prestige of the head of state insulting a public officer or institution all charges frequently laid against journalists what we are seeing in these nice or nice weeks now these is an organized campaign to criminalize journalism but would you journalists in court because of the media right or because the right to freedom of expression and speciously use of criminal movies which are already outdated and draconian such as the barrel could have somalia we was in after 964 according to the committee to protect journalists somalia is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists they often face threats and attacks from government officials private individuals and the Armed Group Alshabaab the right groups ace impunity for the killing of journalists remain the norm with at least 6 to 9 journalists killed since 100121 was somalias civil war began coming out of aljazeera. The 2000 families in western kenya have been forced to flee their homes after heavy rainfall led to a river bursting its banks its the rainy season in the country which lasts from march to may the government says more than 120 people have died because of flash floods and landslides. Its been flooding for 3 days now i think the government is not even aware but now were telling them we are asking if there are any plans to assist us only 2 boats are here for a back you waiting people to do that given that you are things have been spoiled in here for example the fridge deep freezer and the cookers cooking pots have been swept away by the water. One of the best known figures of indigenous bourbon music has died the algerian musician known by his stage name as dia used his songs to address social and political injustices mentally takes a look back at his life and career. Will be remembered as a musician who campaigned to keep the bearer of the culture alive his music inspired by the indigenous north african culture. Born to 949 at the end of the speaking region in the central at the snout and. His musical prowess began to be recognized by his colleagues in the gas and oil field where he was. In 1976 he released a new version which soon became a hit 12 white it tells the story of the daily life and culture of rural algeria. The lyrics speak of an old telling stories from the culture this. Song has since been translated into various languages. Since then it is a use the platform of his rising fame to campaign for that culture and identity to be remembered. To take a little more music. Identities featured famous musicians from around the world including manage shall folk singers can matheson and donna brass and frank sing a charles as new for. Me here hes teaching as a boy his beloved language. They have when you belong to a minority you start believing that youre vulnerable that the powerful can eat you up because even though your culture exists it doesnt have the means to develop and survive so when someone like this offers to work with you it fuels your will to survive and even though youre already strong it makes you stronger. Each year went on to rise in the form of other options including less she says to him yes in the france to canoeists and the quintessential 18 years. He performed in festivals and concerts world wide with his distinctive voice and a kiss to katon it here has made the birth of language and culture known and loved all over the world. You want your lodges there with me so romney a reminder of our top news stories nearly a 3rd of people in afghanistans capital could have contracted covert 19 and thats according to a new study by the Health Ministry suggesting. Infections in kabul might be far more widespread then its limited testing can detect spain has recorded its lowest daily increase from the new coronavirus since the middle of march the country has recorded 164 deaths in the past day it brings the community of death toll to just over 25000 with more than 217000 confirmed cases russia has recorded its highest daily rise of infections another 10 and a half 1000 people have tested positive thats despite 5 weeks of restrictions and coronavirus fate tallaght is in the u. K. Is nearing bat of europes worst affected country italy the British Government announced more than 300 deaths on sunday taking its death toll to more than 28000 Prime MinisterBoris Johnson has said that the u. K. Has passed the peak of infection thousands of palestinian laborers are returning to work in israel for the 1st time since crossings were closed in march because of the pandemic israels new Coalition Government is facing a major legal challenge the Supreme Court has been hearing arguments against a power sharing deal between Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu and Opposition Leader and he can. Saudi arabias share market has slumped by nearly 4 percent percent after its finance minister said the kingdom would take painful and drastic measures to help the economy but with their actions needed to face the double shock of the pandemic and low Oil Prices Iran is set to reopen some mosques and schools from monday that further eases coronavirus lockdown restrictions the move will affect about a 3rd of districts which have been consistently free of the disease United Nations secretary general says journalists have been facing more restrictions and punishments since the start of the pandemic or World Press Freedom day aljazeera is director general is urging World Leaders to call for the release of Mahmoud Hussein whos been detained in egypt since 2016 without any formal charges those were the headlines ill be back with more news here on aljazeera in half the next officer its one i want east to stay with us. With its tropical climate Natural Beauty and traditional culture thailand has long been a popular tourist destination. But now theres another reason drawing people here a Quiet Revolution in caring for the elderly the care system for elderly people in europe its not working anymore and its going to be a big big problem. In the west Horror Stories of abuse and neglect in care homes not to mention rising costs are driving families to look for alternatives forcing many to make difficult decisions i thought they were