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Years after the november 2015 attacks. There are still painful memories and deep divisions. And in spoilage option for both all Mohamed Salah has tested positive for corona virus, while on International Duty. The news comes out. The liverpool striker was set to play togo and an africa cup of nations qualifier. He denies nations is warning that fighting between the Ethiopian Military and to great Regional Forces can spiral out of control and that war crimes may have been committed. The conflict is raising fears of regional repercussions impacting neighbors, eritrea, sudan, and somalia, as well as the african union, which has its headquarters in ethiopias capital. A mystery International Says scores of civilians have been massacred during the fighting of the Human Rights Group is unclear who is responsible. Some witnesses have blamed forces loyal to the to great Peoples Liberation front. The u. N. Is warning of a humanitarian emergency as more and more people sleep. More than 4000 people cross from ethiopia to sudan in just one day. Meanwhile, ethiopias federal government appointed a new leader to take control of the region. Prime minister says the offensive will not end until local leaders are removed. Because if not, hundreds of civilians were stabbed or hurt today in a small town called which is in the southwest of the degree region. Likely most likely on the night of november 9. These victims appear to be in civilians appear to be laborers, no way involved in the ongoing military offensive in the region. Well, ethiopias Prime Minister has defended the operation saying the actions of to grade forces cannot be ignored. That the region is massacure perpetrate the last week against older men and women in uniform of the Northern Command was carried out while they were at their most vulnerable in their pajamas. And among those it towards where did this search at the business of acts live us not motion, but to mobilize our Law Enforcement and defense machinery in an operation intended to end the prevailing lawlessness in the region. Desperate ethiopians are fleeing across the border into sudan to escape the fighting witnesses to the ongoing violence have spoken about their ordeal as concerns grow that the conflict could spread further afield. Polygon and if it wasnt for sudan, many people would be gad. Where do we go . If we go to eritrea, they will slaughter us. If we go to gondar, they will slaughter us. Where would we go if there wasnt a done since 977. 00 saddam has been like a mother for to grey and its a little bit. I left my mother in a church. Shes an elderly woman. My brother is blind. We left him there as well. Theres no food or water. Everyone ran away and on the way we found people hacked to death with weapons and access and knives. Thats why we ran what could we do . We wanted to save ourselves. Having morgan has more now from gaza reef, in sudan, near the ethiopian border. Refugees continued to arrive at the sudanese European Border here in the state of qatar yesterday. Authorities went to check out the situation of the refugees and what is happening at the border. They say that more than 11000 have arrived over the past few days into get out of state as well as neighboring states. And they say that more than 20000 are at the border waiting to cross into those 2 states seeking refuge from the conflict that is currently unfolding. And its a great region. And if you appear now, whats happened upon their arrival is that they are screened for health reasons, but also for security reasons. Because some of those who have arrived so far are former combat sense. Who put down their arms, fleeing the conflict and coming to seek refuge here and about of say, sudanese Authorities Say theyre quite concerned about what is unfolding. Once its started. In these cover, the Sudanese Government announced that it is shutting down its borders. Hearing about it as well as neighboring states and deployed more than 6000. 00 troops. And it comes at a time when the sudanese Prime Minister on the lam dog is the head of the ego. Thats the east african bloc. That brings together a group of nations including sudan and ethiopia. He has called the Prime Minister and expressed his readiness to mediate in the conflict. And its a great region expressing concern that is something that the head of the, Sovereignty Council also expressed in this b. S. , the security and Defense Committee meeting on monday. But the 2 sides, the Prime Minister of sudan, abdullah and the head of the Sovereignty Council both met with the security advisor of the g. O. P. And Prime Minister abu ahmed, who said that this conflict will get, will be sorted in the shortest time possible. And that mediation by sudan or by egads, is not needed at the moment. Sudan has said that it is worried about the humanitarian situation, and its urging all sides for restraint and says that the situation is quite dire and very volatile and that all sides should try to resolve the conflict as soon as possible. For the human u. N. Rather Human Rights Office is urging for negotiations to end the fighting. Were very worried indeed because you know, youre already seeing killings. The details of this latest report, you know, remain to be fully verified. But clearly there have been killings, theres been destruction, theres been displacement already. 11000 refugees have crossed into sudan. And theres a risk that this is going to spiral very rapidly out of control and become a really massive crisis. And you know, there are many issues in integrate already. Its a very fragile situation in terms of food and 600000, people dependent on food aid already and the humanitarian agencies arent able to get to them. So we very much call on both sides to make the necessary compromises and stop, stop the conflict immediately before this really spirals out of everybodys control. The 2 parties are fighting other ones who are in the driving seat. It has to be from there more we can do really is encourage cajole press, press them to Start Talking and stop fighting. There is that risk of a major ethnic dimension coming into it. And of course, that is that can become really toxic. And the fuel of the crisis that much more explosive, really. So its very important. They Start Talking. Yes, there are. There are longstanding tensions and disagreements. Hes need to be dealt with through talk through talks not thrashed out on the, on the battlefield. The coronavirus pandemic is worsening across the u. S. With more than 150000 new cases confirmed in just the past 24 hours. It is the 10th consecutive day that infections have been above 100000 own north dakota. Infected nurses have been allowed to continue working as long as it all showing symptoms. Hospitals there of reached full capacity and there are not enough stuff to cope with. The influx of patients, california has become the 2nd state to reach 1000000 cases. Up to 5000 more were reported on thursday. Experts say theyre expecting the figure to peak by mid december. And texas had the 1000000 mark earlier this week. The border city of el paso, more than 1100 people are being treated in hospitals with cases growing. 5 fold in just the past month. How did your pastor has more . The streets of el paso are empty. As the citys Funeral Homes struggle to find space for the dead attends the morgue truck has been requested to hold the bodies of people dying faster than can be buried. Unfortunately, in my field, more levy is a fact. Also the mission. The numbers ive been, the numbers of people who are now having these, all of these, what is really being most are for us. All of us in that community or the population of el paso is 680000. Yet more people are hospitalized with in this desert city and the totals in most us states. This parking lot is now a covert, overflowing. The Downtown Convention center is a field hospital. And doctors and nurses have worked without rest calling on colleagues from around the state for help. We are now basically outsourcing to be able to do it in i think thats on the good side if the origin it or helicopters are now transferring covert patients from el paso to Emergency Rooms across the state of texas to hospitals in san antonio and dallas. And here in houston, 1200 kilometers away, doctors here say they are treating not only those el paso covert patients, but also bracing for another influx of their own. Weve got to change that. We have to stop that because all of us, every person, the Health Care Team member that we have died, theyre exhausted. The doctors say there is no relief in sight and that conflicting government orders are largely to blame. El pasos county executive order to lock down in late october, only to have the citys mayor refuse to enforce it. Then the conservative State Government of texas. So the lockdown was illegal after which a court reinstated the lockdown order. Every day that the countys order remains in effect is another day that we can save lives. This region bordering mexico abounds with large multigenerational families. Previous infection, spikes have followed holiday gatherings, and thanksgiving is around the corner. Andrea cortez is among 15 in her family who contract it cove it. So was a domino effect. Mogahed my grandfather, my grandfather, my grandmother, my grandmother got my mom and my r. And then my mom, my father and her grandfather did not survive. Hi joe castro, aljazeera houston. Were joined now by julie fisher in washington d. C. She is an associate Research Professor of microbiology and immunology at Georgetown University medical center. Thank you for your time. What do you think about this plan to let nurses work, even if they have covered 19 in north dakota . Is that safe . I mean, surely with the virus able to live on, on so many services. You gotta think about the logistics here. Whats your take . This is just reflects the overwhelming number of new hospitalizations for covert and the strains on the health force the health workforce, as well as on hospitals. C. D. C. Did say earlier in the pandemic that asymptomatic but infected people who are critical workers could be allowed to work with precautions. But what were seeing here is bringing Health Care Workers back into an environment where they might not only be exposed to patients with cope at 19, but theyre going to be working with their coworkers, who are already overstretched and potentially be around patients who have other conditions because the disease transmits symptomatically that could start healthcare associated clusters before anyone was aware it was happening. I was reading interesting me some interviews with nurses in north dakota saying look, you know, where the point now is so tired. If we get coronavirus, we want to take a break, you know, if it happens, then good. I will stay not good, but you know, i will stay home and i will rest because i need that wrist. What i mean, should we be thinking about the impact here . Of allowing people to work who have coronavirus, and im not just talking about physiologically, but mentally, you know, this pandemic is a marathon, not a sprint. And we are now into a rapidly escalating wave in this country that its hard to even say is a 2nd wave, because in some communities this is just actually the escalation of the 1st wave of Health Care Workers are tired. Health care workers who are tired make, make poor decisions because theyre exhausted human beings. And if were going to sustain this pace for weeks, we have to think about their welfare, not just physical, but as you said, mental other, any other options that could be looked at. Not just state wise, a state wide but, but nationally, you know, if were getting to the point now is saying, hey, nurses, if youve got coronavirus, you still have to go to work or you can still work. Are there other things that perhaps we should be looking at, you know, mosques, social distancing . I mean, things that might be able to bring the numbers down to take the pressure off. Absolutely, i mean, one of the 1st observations is that north dakota is a state that does not have a statewide mask mandate in north dakota and in communities across the u. S. Where numbers are rising. This is a place where we really have to encourage people to take all of the precautions that they can take, individually to put themselves in a safer place and to avoid putting others at risks. Wearing masks, limiting gatherings, being highly aware of their behaviors and being disciplined about limiting exposure to other people wherever possible. Because right now, that is the, those interventions can help us slow the spread so that we do not have to look at more severe lock downs. But without that kind of discipline, its inevitable that as Health Systems do become more and more burdened, local Decision Makers and state Decision Makers are going to have to consider the more severe physical distancing measures. Again, anthony has been saying, look, youve got to be patient, wait for this vaccine might take some time. When we talk about a vaccine, and we talk about life getting back to normal, right . Because when we talk about a vaccine, thats what people want to know. They want to know when will it be, you know, widely enough used for life to feel normal again. Can you tell us, i mean, once a vaccine is out there, that is, im reading 90 percent effective, is what theyre saying right now. How long is it until we can feel like maybe life will get back to normal . So the data that came from pfizer last week that suggested that there are tracks in is 90 percent effective, are incredibly encouraging. But the next step is not only proving that that vaccine is safe and effective in a larger group of people, but actually getting that vaccine into vials and moved across the world to the countries that have already prepurchased those doses in a method that requires whats called extreme cold chain management, that is the vaccine has to be kept very, very cold from the point of manufacture, to the point that its given to patients. So while we are all looking for delight, getting back to normal, if there are a 1000000000 plus doses available in the 1st year, that requires time to get them to people shoot logistical management to deliver them in a way that preserves the vaccines effectiveness. And it will be a 1000000000 doses, which is a lot, but were talking a global d. So its going to take longer than people want to work this out. Not just to those who would at highest risk and those whose health must be preserved to keep responding Like Health Care providers, but to get to the general public so that all of us can start to resume point our normal lives and activities. Its going to take months. Ok, a reality check for us. Thank you for that jellyfish. There live from washington. D. C. Thank you. Well, several European Countries have warned its too early for people to start planning, end of year holiday travel, Record Number of Coronavirus Infections being reported across europe among those the u. K. Which recorded its highest number of infections on thursday. Meanwhile, german officials have said its unlikely winter events including Christmas Markets will go ahead. John mccain is in berlin. He says, not all you countries that imposed harsh lockdowns have seen their coronavirus numbers drop. We know that in many countries across europe, across the European Union, the trend of new infections remains upward. Certainly, that is the case in germany. Its also the case in poland, where the numbers being reported far more than 20000. 00 per day. And yet, in other countries around the European Union, certainly over the course of the last few days, the trend has been either of a plateau in the new number of new infections or a slight drop. Certainly, that has been the case in 2 of the benelux countries. In belgium and in the netherlands where a plastering effect has been reported. But as i say, it is important to put these into perspective. Because we know that across the European Union, there are many, many countries with very many risk areas alone here in l. A. And one in every 5. Ok. We intensive camp beds available to emergency workers or hospitals for 4 kovac patients is currently being occupied by a coded patient and only one in 5 of the intensive care beds. Beds now are available for anybody else as it were, which explains why there is a real concern about the figures coming out. So its a bit of a patchwork quilt, as it were across europe. Some countries that are in lockdown a seeing a plant. So in effect, or as others say, no plants are in effect just yet. And more ahead on news all including moral code launches a military operation in Western Sahara. Could this be the end of a nearly 3 decade long cease fire . In the scillies fishing town of brewer, where dozens of families have lost relatives trying to make it by boat to europe, find out less void so many continue to make this dangerous journey. And its for tiger woods isnt title, contention of the day. One of the masters sun will have that story coming up later in the program. U. S. President elect joe biden will be briefed by National Security experts starting next week. Thats according to his transition. Officials. A warning that a lack of Intelligence Briefings could be hurting bidens preparations to govern. Carol i was on the joins me now live from wilmington, delaware. Just give us the background to this because theres been a bit of drama, has there about the access to these Intelligence Briefings. Yeah, thats right. Normally when someone is declared, the president elect, they immediately start getting these very important Intelligence Briefings on an almost daily basis. So they can get up to date on what the latest threats are at the, to the u. S. From around the world. However, because President Donald Trump hasnt really authorized the government to, to, to declare president elect biden as the president elect if you will. He has not been getting these briefings and its been home for 6 days now. Now his campaign Transition Team says listen, it has only been 6 days, so its not the end of the world yet, so to speak. But that they say that listen, bidens was a Vice President for 8 years. He knows his way around the white house knows where the situation room is, knows who to call when he becomes president for intelligence information, what they are lacking now, biden. And his Transition Team is access to that real time threats that are facing the united states. And that is what biden is not getting right now. And its concerning. And there are more than 8 different senators who have come out and said if he does, continues not to get these briefings because its being blocked by the trumpet, ministration that theyll have to step in. But what that exactly means, or what authority theyll have, we simply dont know yet, but at least one senator said that if biden wouldnt, was not receiving these briefings by today, there would need to be some sort of action taken. But so far, none has been ok, thank you for that. Deborah elizondo live from wilmington, delaware, hands tally of ballots. Cast for the president ial election is now underway in the u. S. State of georgia. Theyre being recounted as required by law, not because of alleged vote fraud. Georges republican secretary of state says the votes must be order, says joe biden is only in the lead. By the time margin, the hand count will be finished by wednesday biden has already secured the winning majority without counting georgias Electoral College votes. China has become one of the last major countries to congratulate president elect joe biden. U. S. Relations with beijing have been strained on trade technology and security under the trump administration. In the latest spat us president has bad americans from doing business with companies that have links to the Chinese Military is executive order claims. Beijing forces chinese firms to help finance and modernize its military, then takes effect on january 11 days before trump is due to step down. The u. S. Government has granted Chinese Tech Company by dance. Another 15 days to celtic dock and organist President Donald Trump ordered the firm to divest from its Popular Video sharing app within 3 months. He says the Chinese Government could access darter of tick tocks. 100000000 uses the u. S. By dance is reportedly in talks for a deal with walmarts and oracle call that may become the 1st african nation to default on its debt for payments during the coronavirus pandemic. Thats unless it manages to pay an Interest Payment of more than 42000000. 00. By the end of friday, creditors have already rejected the countrys request for a 6 month extension. That includes about 3000000000. 00 involved issued in europe. Well, edwin korea is africa executive director of the one campaign youve previously worked for the world bank and he joins us now by skype from london. Thank you so much for your time, sir. So the government there in zambia said it was the pandemic that put it in the situation when undoubtedly it had an impact. Right. But is that entirely to blame . No, i think that trying to answer questions that started before the undead make obviously, but of course it did get worse, the really fun demick and it made a very difficult position for the government of dunbier to be in right now to think about what do i retired, should i pay if i stick and care of my citizens or so that i stay in that, you know, its a foreign debt. So that its, its not that entirely the costs that one demick. Its not the costs, but it pandemic obviously has millions. Thats a bit of a problem in zambia. So what has been the cause . I mean, critics are blaming paul fiscal policy. You know, saying they have concerns about corruption as well. Well, how did the country get to this point . Of course, there are many, never, many reasons for this device. No country, no developing country would like to get into you know, we did a lot without raising finances. And of course, that would definitely want to get into the International Debt market to be able to raise their finances. The question is about how do you put those finances to use to get it into projects that are really productive, that could help bring the country out of the Economic Situation that the it, and of course they get into debt or invention which countries like china that its not transparent that people dont really understand the know the extent and the death toll destruction of such comments. And if you want to continue to boral when you havent really to leave, but on whats your previous borrowing, have not really yielded the result. Its looking for, it becomes a question of management how, how are you really manage and youre dead, but when you bought it did, it has been desperate reasons for this. And we really cant tell from sitting down, he had to say, defuse where things went wrong. But me, of course, went on boring spree. If we have time, id like to come back to the issue of chinese debt, but faster while real welt impact will defaulting on its debt, have to zambia will people everyday people will be impacted. Of course, the trust is that it becomes very difficult for them to have access to the International Debt markets. And that means that you can borrow at a much higher cost that the reputation of the country to the point at stake up all that comes with, you know, in the economic crisis that will affect the ordinary man on the street. Because when you are not able to access the debt markets, when the international monetary, international, Financial Institutions up put it away because youre not able to manage your finances or you become insolvent, that it affects the ordinary man on the street. Because of course, if you lay some comes in, jobs are lost and of course, but if i make it becomes really, really difficult right now. So it is, it has a very great consequence. And this is not a time we are. We expected to go through this if thats the reason why we are all calling for that conversation to see how it can restructure its. Thats not just finally talking about bad debts to Chinese State lenders. Bondholders is about really concerned with the lack of transparency of those loans. Some 3000000000. 00 i was reading how big of an issue is this chinese debt . So the question is that when you are all of the people apart from china, people do not want to give you, you know, the level of the space to use their own credits, you know, to pay china for instance. But when china goes into a conversation with zambia and it is not in the public domain, then people cant see the structure of that. It becomes difficult because all that critique does becomes really a brand. Because if they decide to give you a standstill, also they give you a special, it dont want you to use their own money or the money is of course a bait to them to not so obvious debts that it, that is owed to china. So this is how it affects them, and this is the white transparency is the most important component here to say. And if china gets in which all the credit goes and they work together, they all come together to discuss that. Thats it. Were done with that. It becomes a win win for everybody, but right now its a lose lose scenario for everybody. Thank you so much for breaking that down, explaining it for us. Edwin correa, africa, our executive director of the one campaign we have time. Thank you very much. Still ahead on aljazeera, one of south africas most powerful politicians, a peasant course accused of corruption involving multi 1000000 dollar government contracts. And in sports, the goal of their contender arrives from denmark, kind of here with that story. And i worry about see the weather in the levant, deteriorate again by which i mean west and windy. The last nights concert here is iran showing itself a snow of the high ground of afghanistan. The shah is going to show talents for the gulf as well. With a couple of days or a day of strong wind dancer cutter as an example, the change is just about to take place here. As you see in the eastern med folks would suggest sunday showers are quite likely on saturday. Although that breeze goes inside the showers for sunday and monday and only widespread. The beach there will say this though, doesnt look quite so nice in lebanon, syria, and stretching a bit further south and towards gaza. Maybe your eyes have rather wet starts to the following, working week. Southern africa is seeing the showers get further and further and go is a good focus and congo. But i think we also see it come right down once more into namibia. For sas is mostly dry picture, but in windhoek you got sunder storms, gusty showers, i think on saturday, and sunday before on monday the wind swings are to southwest not particularly warm direction of there. When talks or right joburg back up to 30 degrees. And i want to own up to 35 a cape town. Im a 90 but since 2013 wish the World Innovation summit or health has gathered health care leaders, practitioners understand just together to learn, interact, and engage with innovative organizations. They should wish will take place spiritually under the banner of one world are on the register now. Wish dot org dot q a do you feel validated in some way . Is a type of performative activism. Lets go back to specifically you calling donald trump a white supremacist. The lights are on. Theres nowhere to hide. Join me, richelle carey, is up at the front questions to my special guests and challenge them to some straight talking political debate. From on aljazeera. Watching all this, there are moderate our top stories. This hour civilians are reported to have been massacred in northern ethiopia continues between the military local forces and the United Nations is warning that war. Crimes may have been committed, u. S. Has reported more than 100000 new corona virus. Infections for the 10th consecutive day picked of nurses in north dakota are being allowed to keep walking. If their eggs symptomatic, this hospital is their reach full capacity. Zambia is expected to become the 1st african nation to default on its debt repayments during the coronavirus pandemic. Some, as it manages to pay interest of more than 42000000. 00 by the end of friday ceremonies have been held to mock 5 years since the paris attacks, which killed 130 people. The anniversary comes amid a recent string of attacks and vigorous debate about social divisions. Lets talk about the reports. A somber remembrance, frances Prime Minister and the mayor of paris led a memorial in the city for victims of the november 2015 attacks their names read aloud. Later the rector of pariss grand mosque and Muslim Community leaders also laid a wreath more than 130 people were killed in the city by supporters of i saw shot at cafe terraces in the street and the batter concords of all a night of carnage that began at the citys main sports stadium. On november 13th, i should have died because of the impact on my body. So each day that i have a gift, mohamed damn girl was working as a Security Guard at the stadium when an attacker blew himself up beside him. 5 years on the recent killing of a School Teacher in a paris and 3 people in nice has revived painful memories. Like a volcano thats been sleeping inside me, but suddenly wakes of the 2015 attack comes back to me. I see myself then. And i remember my injuries since 2015, more than a 100 people have been killed and dozens of attacks in the country, fielder and police officers, a teacher present a model not cross says what he calls radical islam is the biggest threat to frances values and freedoms. Lawyer sonia mak to fret, presents dozens of survivors and relatives of victims of the november attacks said the aim of the terrorists is the death, not religion. It is not about islam. It is about the ideology of a death cult where the terrorists want is to so there are not only in friends, but in europe and the world for mohammed. Its a doubly distressing situation. The victim of an attack, his trauma is ever present, but he also has to cope without some might see him. Its like being a victim twice over. I dont begrudge people that they dont understand. Its difficult. They see a muslim, they confuse and mix everything. They are lost and we must explain islam to them, but i dont begrudge them the trial of those charged with the attacks of 5 years ago will start next year. 20 suspects are expected in court, including the only surviving attacker of to so long it will be an opportunity to learn more about how the violence was planned and whether it could have been prevented. It may offer some odd says, but its unlikely to heal deep rooms. Will end divisions, potential butler aljazeera paris. The u. K. Prime ministers top adviser, Dominic Cummings is stepping down signaling a new direction for the british government. Cummings downplayed his exit, saying he had always planned to quit when the breaks. A transition period was over on december 31. Is credited with masterminding breaks it and boss johnsons reelection. Earlier this year he was criticized for flouting coronavirus restrictions. One of the most powerful officials in south africas Ruling African National Congress Party has appeared in court on fordham corruption charges. Prosecutors say millions of dollars of Government Funds were misused when a. N. C. Secretary general was a provincial leader. He denies any wrongdoing for minimal or has more the secretarygeneral of the African National congress. A smuggler surely is the highest Ranking Member of the governing party to be charged with fraud and corruption charges a link to a 5 year old project in the free state province. The provincial government paid about 15000000. 00 to a company to remove as mr. Sheeting from the roofs of homes here. Instead, the money was stolen, some of it allegedly by marco shalit who was running the provincial government at the time. Plain colored larry has lived in this government subsidized home for more than 20 years. She says this based as ruth has made her ill, they were paid and they used the money to fix their own homes and to buy themselves fancy cars. They have no regard for us. We still live in these homes. A few doors down, plus acres, support classes. His family has lived in this home for 37 years is both his parents died from lung disease. My mom and my dad. They suffered from the asbestos now and they suffered the lot because of the one who passed on in 2002. My father then yet t. V. Related disease. Thats what he suffered a lot then my mom, he suffered us more. People here say the a. N. C. Government has done little to help them and many blame. But outside court, thousands of people came out to show their support for him. They say the charges are politically motivated. There is not a single senator from colored and i will reveal everything in court. Mother she has been released on bail and is due to return to court in february. The a. N. C. Has been facing internal power struggles for some time, but many see the case says another incident that exposes its divisions. President s will run up also has promised to clean up corruption sprouting from living in his own hurtful words. A sluggish, realize the poor infant ward is likely to further the bybee African National congress. Thats already in crisis. For me to malone. Aljazeera bluefin tale in the free state province. Prada beds forces in Western Sahara say morocco has ignited a war by launching a military offensive. The American Army is moving into the un controlled zone on the border with more autonomy to combat the policy front. The group is accused of attacking trucks and extorting people. Pro independence activists deny the claim saying they were peacefully protesting a policy that it was say, the operation ends a 3 decade ceasefire. So who are the policy front . Well, their Liberation Movement made up of ethnic side, always driving the moroccan presence out of Western Sahara. They say the former spanish colony is their homeland and of push for independence. For decades, rocco claims it is theirs. The 2 sides battled for control for 16 years before reaching a un backed cease fire agreement in 1901. Today, more than 2 thirds of the region is controlled by a rocket. A planned referendum on its status has not taken place neighbors, algeria and montagnier have called on both sides to exercise restraint. Gerry is the main supporter of the policy or front and many refugees from the region live in algeria. Of all, its close to a diplomatic editor james bays at the United Nations. James, so the u. N. Is involved here right there. There are u. N. Peacekeepers on the border with more autonomy or what are you hearing from u. N. Officials . The u. N. Is deeply concerned about the situation right now in western sorrow territory, as you say, used to be the spanish colony or tertiary, where the u. N. Personnel braced for 29 years originally sent for a referendum that never took place. This was the comment from the Spokes Person of the u. N. Secretary general. The secretary general remains committed to doing his utmost to avoid the collapse of the cease fire that has been in place since 6 september 1991. And he is determined to do Everything Possible to remove all obstacles to the resumption of the political process, the United Nations at the u. N. Mission mean your so is committed to continuing implementing its mandate. And the secretary general calls on the parties to provide full freedom of movement from your so in accordance with its mandate. Well, how does or has attained a copy of a letter from the head of the policy front to the un secretarygeneral they were supposed to have a phone call taking place about now a phone call, it seems has been told by these latest developments is also worth telling you that the u. N. Normally has an envoy from Western Sahara known as the secretary generals personal representative. That job has not been filled for 18 months. The u. N. Said thats not the fault of the secretary general. He needs to find the right candidate, but also get agreement from the u. N. Security council. And certainly in this letter, theres a call from the policy front for that u. N. Security council to meet. Im told right now, no meeting is scheduled. Thanks for that diplomatic innocent. James bays that the United Nations aid organizations are warning all that unfolding crisis on west africas atlanta coast, with a Record Number of migrants trying to make it to europe. Last weekend, more than 2600 migrants arrived on the shores of Spains Canary islands. Because reports from the fishing town of them bore in senegal, where many young men looking for a better life. On his journey to europe, shake him back a sensed there would be obstacles. There were 200 people on board, a fishing boat packed like sardines, when the engine exploded. Mobile phone footage shows the boat catching fire off the coast of senegal with fishermen trying to rescue those they could. And buckets of people burnt alive. Sitting next to him was a 14 year old boy who drowned as other clung to him in panic. The boy that died and i lived for the same reason. We are no schools to go to the oceans or into your fish. There are no jobs, no work in europe, at least there is hope. The father of the dead due to fire, he has been arrested and charged with Involuntary Manslaughter for sending his son to europe. Among the dead was also 29 year old metal worker and he heard that aging europeans dying a coronavirus were leaving jobs vacant for Young African men to take a false rumor. His morning father explains, he warned his son not to pay the 800. 00 to the traffickers. For those wanting to go, dont go, i have succeeded in my life here with knowledge having to leave dont be impatient. In the fishing town of m. Bore europe appears to be so close with so many tourists who come and go as they wish. But africans are unable to travel with such ease even legally explains migrant rights activist suffocating. Many here consider a synagogue in a prison, where europeans barricade themselves closing their borders to african countries, at the same time, to open markets and borders to them. While some 570 have died this year trying to make it to europe, almost 1600, mostly west africans arrived in spain, Canary Islands, just last year. In the distance is the house belonging to a family who has migrated to europe and has Running Water electricity the internet. And here is the construction of another home funded by a migrant that has settled to the united states. Compare this to the homes behind that have hardly any electricity or water. Well, its that visible difference in wealth with those families that have a relative abroad. And those that havent, that is pushing so many families and parents to send their children on boats to europe despite the risks. Despite his ordeal shake him back, he has the blessing of his parents to attempt the crossing again. Not war or poverty, but in search of a different life. A sense of being worthy to his family and to himself. Spain plans to increase naval patrols around the Canary Islands and set up more Reception Centers in response to a surge of arrivals from africa. Really 2000 people have been sleeping rough for the ports in the gran canaria, because facilities across the island were stretched to capacity will also increase diplomatic efforts across to west africa pacific, particularly in morocco, which is the departure point for most of the europe. Boats about 16000. 00, people have made the journey across, said landtag, this year, so far more than 10 times the total from last year. And spains that largest bank, santander says it plans to cut 4000. 00 jobs in the country. Officials say the job losses are mostly due to the increase, an online banking, which is doubled during the crown. A virus pandemic. Austerity said it would cut costs by nearly 2. 00 and a half 1000000000. 00 over the next 2 years. As by john is introducing turf use in areas of nagornokarabakh that its captured, comes ahead of armenias, handover of land to azerbaijan. Ethnic armenians have been leaving the areas that will be handed over. If they reports that some people have been burning their homes as they leave, handover is part of the deal between armenia and azerbaijan, that ended weeks of fighting over the disputed region. Some venge of a test more from the is there a capital back . This is a curfew that has been put into place in most cities in other by john, and there is a 9 pm curfew that starts to last until 6 am in the morning. And this is something that theyre implementing in the areas that are the joining forces have taken as well. The police stations that have been operating in these areas which were not under other journey control were shifted to areas under azerbaijans control. Now the government, the president has told them that these police stations and their employees should move into the areas which are now under the control of the forces and implement those curfews. They should be maintaining law and order. And also making sure that the area is secure, making a note of the military hardware there, whether there are any land mines or in secure buildings. So that is why there is a curfew. But most of these bases across the line of contact are not inhabited by people because of the fighting, either people from either side, whether it was the armenian side or the other by johnny side have moved to their respective countries. So thats why theyre going to be going in, regardless of the timings, of the curfew. Void of civilians. So a lot of people are not there and these curfews are going to be more symbolic than actually trying to keep people indoors. Theres growing outrage and the death of an antigovernment protest, a 31 year old roman on that ankle died on wednesday in the capital minsk. Witnesses say he had been detained and beaten by Security Forces at the interior, ministry has denied responsibility. The European Union has threatened to further sanctions, soundso cheese ruling party has won enough seats in parliament to 4000000 miles next government. The National League for Democracy Party has secured at least 346 out of 412 seats after sundays election. But more than a 1000000 people, many from ethnic minorities were unable to vote after the government cancelled polls in fighting. In 2015, cities party won the 1st parliamentary election that ended more than 50 years of the militarys grip on power. Shelling between indian and pakistani troops has killed several people, including soldiers on both sides of the disputed region of kashmir. India and pakistan are accusing each other of violating a longstanding ceasefire. Retore against b. Reports artillery shells have just dropped on the villages had to stand administered kashmir as cross border fighting intensifies. Pakistans military says india fired 1st, forcing it to respond. But Indian Officials have a competing narrative. They say pakistan fired a barrel of moved his along the line of control after indian soldiers full their attempt to cross the de facto border. Theres been deaths and injuries on both sides in indian administered kashmir. People say there was panic when shelling started on friday morning and continued late into the evening. Manisha evidence of an internet so seriously hurt have been moved to the district hospital. The last seriously injured are undergoing treatment elsewhere. Some of the injured say theyre worried, this has the potential to escalate into a full scale conflict. There is no fighting. Im asking the government to stop firing at the border. People are very frightened. This scared if this continues, there will be huge damage. Kashmir is claimed by india and pakistan each have controlled part of the region. Since the end of british rule in the partition of india in 1947, tensions increased in february last year after dozens of Indian Paramilitary forces were killed in an attack. New delhi blamed on pakistan backed fight is pakistan has summoned a senior indian diplomat to protest what he calls indias latest violation of the 2003 cease fire agreement. An accusation india denies. Unless the 2 countries engage in meaningful discussion, kashmiri families will continue to suffer on either side of the disputed border and be aljazeera and turkmenistan. A rather unusual statue has been unveiled, a huge golden sculpture of the countrys beloved dog, now overlooks one of the capitals busiest roads. Its accompanied by a screen that shows the Central Asian shepherd dog in action. The stature joins and other one at a junction nearby of president , bertie mo, come adult, seated on a horse still ahead on aljazeera in sport 2 of boxings biggest names could face each other and call thought early next year. Son of a sailor thats to doesnt matter. Sport has some or thank you very much. Kamal liverpool, striker Mohamed Salah, has tested positive for corona virus while on International Duty with his country. The news comes as egypt is set to host togo in the africa cup of nations qualifier game on saturday. The Egyptian Football Association said the 28 year old is not suffering from any sentence, sollars isolating in his hotel room. Other members of the team have tested negative or moral code, south africa, tennessee, and mali are all playing at home in qualifiers for the africa cup of nations. Those matches will kick off soon, pulled off a historical comeback from a 4 nil down 2. Draw with nigeria on the beat it. Charmant is being hosted by cameroon, and has been delayed for 12 months until january 202222. Cope with 19. Goal at a slightly lower level of competition has been grabbing global attention. Take a look at this effort from gifts in during a cup, when for danish side being 3 could well be a contender for the fifa award, which is giving out by socalled governing body for the years most beautiful call gulf war number one doesnt. Johnson has taken a share of the lead after the 2nd round of the weather delayed a masters at the founding of champion. Tiger woods is also in title contention. The final major of the year has more of the best action from the opening day. The masters normally tees off in the spring sunshine, but this is been a sporting year like no other. Lightning and rain forced a lengthy delay on day one of the final major of 2020. Tiger woods put in a performance worth waiting for. The defending champion hit a full par round of 68 to put himself in contention for a 16th major title. I did everything well today hydro while him arns one putted, well. The only real bad shot i had today was at 8. You know, i had a perfect number with a 6 figures and went ahead and done that. I did everything. Well, Englands Paul Casey is the clubhouse leader on 7 under the 43 year old produced his best major finish earlier this year. When he tied for 2nd at the u. S. P. G. A. Championship. He is in with a chance of going one better at the themed or gust a national course. I did the right things when i needed to and to be honest, i mean you really walk off this golf course going. I could have been it could have been 2 or 3 better, but it kind of felt that way. So i dont to be greedy. Im very, very happy my 65 after hitting problems early in his round us open champion. Bryson vote for back to 2 under par this golf course as much as im trying to attack it and you know, it can bite back. Its still Augusta National and its the masters. Its an amazing test of golf. No matter what way you play it. The weather and the course may look and feel different this year. But the challenge of mastering this course remains one of the toughest golf has to offer. So hell malik aljazeera . Well one teenager in se asia has made history in his country by becoming the youngest tennis player to reach an a. T. P. Tour final. It is jani, cinna ranked 44th in the wall. That beat experience frenchman adrian menar new in straight sets at the sofia open in bulgaria. Most of them born in 2001 saved all 3 breakpoints. He face and converted both of his break opportunities to seal milestone victory in just over an hour boxing super son, manny pacquiao, could fight in cuts on next year. Legendary promoter, bob says that hes been working on, bringing the filipino to the gulf state to fight will to wait. It Will Champion tears call for a call for this jew to fight britains achill broke. On a saturday, venter follows neighboring saudi arabia. Staging a world heavyweight title fight between antony just well and you know, with last year i had that many. Jareds the fight was going to be in the mideast. We had closed the deal. And then the minister of health said, im not going to approve. Spectate is right, if parents are successful and i will then go back to them and i believe by march or april, it will be an all clear. Red bull is a max verse, stop and has gone quickest in both practice sessions ahead of sundays turkish touch of the day. Lewis hamilton was 4th in 2nd practice drug of ours for sap and managed to take control of the wet and slippery conditions on the track. In istanbul, others werent so lucky elton will secure the championship. If his mercy this team a vote tally brought us doesnt outscore him by more than 7 points. When in short, he takes the title. And will the moto g. P. Championship leader . John mears suffered the spectacular crash as a practice session ahead of the violence to go on. A spanish driver lost control of his bike by escaped unharmed leads the standards by 37 points and is one podium finish away from lifting the moto g. P. Title for the 1st time. Thats it for me, kim. Thank you for that. Well, hundreds of drones have lit up the sky in south korea, forming colorful messages of hope. In the midst of the pandemic, they flew over the olympic park in seoul and to organize themselves and to the forms and passions. Washing hands and cheer up was some of the messages that were displayed. Well, thats it for me, kevin alpha, this news, all of that merry mozzie will be here in a moment with more of the days news. So keep it here on aljazeera gang life. This was our foundation. 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