Proud to be american. President elect joe biden. Unveils his new team and pledges to restore the United States position as a world leader. And the perils of protesting in cuba activists go on a Hunger Strike in protest against an increase in government detentions well over one after nearly 3 weeks of fighting the deadline, imposed by the Ethiopian Government for to Ground Forces to surrender is going to expire later on. Wednesday the federal armies and circle to go its capital mackellar and its threatening the use of artillery on the city of 500000. People to train leaders deny the claims that they have actually begun surrendering well here appears that Prime Minister abu ahmed is asking the International Community not to interfere in this conflict. He says, while he appreciate its the interest to assist involvement in the conflict must be done in accordance with international law. And that means countries should stand by until the government submit a request for assistance to the International Community. Its also said the reported massacre in the town of my cat. There is evidence of lefts criminality. Newly released video appears to show graves and bodies. European state appointed Human Rights Commission accuses members of a youth group of killing about 600 civilians there earlier this month. United nations is calling for an impartial investigation. Well, some of those fleeing micah into sudan spoke to our correspondent here morgan. Here is her report when fighting came to her hometown of make out there and if the degree region to testify fled with most of her children. But she had to leave her 2 oldest daughters behind integris capital, another high then they went to study mccully with this school in the fighting started and there was no way for me to contact them. Now i dont know where they are and how they are doing. They said they didnt have enough money before the fighting started. 1. 00 is 14. 00 and 1. 00 is 15. Are they being feed . Are they being taken care of their only children . Since the fighting started integrate in early november, more than 40000, people have fled to sudan states of aid organizations say more than 5000000 are trapped in the region with no access to humanitarian aid. Sudanese Authorities Say nearly 3000 people arrive every day. It is the head of well, i arrived here 2 weeks ago since his arrival has been searching for the parents of these 3 children. When the fighting came to the town of mark kendra, everyone started running. These 3 siblings were in the town and seemed lost. So i took them with me, i tried to look for their parents, but i couldnt find them, or even used loudspeakers among those displaced. When all filed, i came with him to this camp. His government has imposed a Telecommunications Blackout in the region since the start of the fighting with malfunctioning 4 lines of internet access. Families who have left loved ones behind say theyre not sure if theyre still alive. Most have started the process of tracking their parents or children, hoping theyve arrived in sudan, but are in a different camp. And as more of arrive, the number of families separated by the conflict is rising. Sudanese Authorities Say theyre not sure how many children have been separated from their parents or how many mothers and fathers left their children behind. Aid organizations say efforts are being made to reunite families. As you know, children and women are always the disproportionate impact of influx of refugees. And we have social workers who are working with them as well as the police and the moment. And were going to be starting with our c. R. C. But for those like me who have left their children behind, the process is yet to start. She says she can only pray her daughters are still alive and someday make it to the camp. If not, she has to wait until the fighting and to go back and look for them. And shes not sure how long that will take to other news and her longest policy address so far. Hong kongs chief executive, carrie lamb is defended, beijings National Security law. She said urgent priority is to restore the semi autonomous territories political system from court chaos. She was speaking at the Legislative Council where she outlined her plans for hong kong for the coming year. Said the government will begin a Public Education program to hans the understanding of the rule of law. Remember, china imposed its controversial National Security law back in june and high profile opposition activists have been jailed since then. Dont, dont see funds or have thought through collaboration with various stakeholders. More targeted Public Education activities will be carried out. Including educating the youth on the proper understanding of the rule of law and promoting them. Law abiding awareness and research on the rule of law and related Data Compilation will be conducted with sites through enhanced efforts in promotion and explanation. To clarify misconceptions and understanding. The department of justice will continue to showcase how horrid means a neutral and effective internationally for deal making. And this be a resolution services. Adrian brown is following the story from hong kong today. Hi adriene. Not only does kerry lamb speak about this idea of reeducation and people understanding what chinas trying to do, shes speaking to a room full of effectively her own people now because the opposition m. P. s of quit yes, thats absolutely right kamau. She was addressing a shrunken legislator and that is because as you rightly point out, the opposition have either been disqualified or have resigned on mass. So that means affectively from now on. The Hong Kong Government can pretty well push through whatever legislation that it wants carry to many outsiders. And to many people here in hong kong who follow what is happening here. Now regard the hong kong leader as a diminished figure. But today she tried to deliver a message of hope and also i think to justify and defend chinas deepening role. Here in this former british colony, she sought to defend again and again, the need for the National Security law. This sweeping new legislation that was imposed on hong kong on july the 1st she said that hong kongs security had been threatened by external forces. And sure so spoke about Foreign Countries who are continuing to intensify their actions in hong kong. Now she didnt mention any countries by name, but its almost certain she was referring to the United States. Britain and other countries whove been speaking out about chinas tightening grip here in the territory. Kerry spoke for more than 2 and a half hours. She touched on 200. 00 proposals, but of course it was her comments about that wide ranging campaign she wants to conduct to educate better, educate people about the rule of law in hong kong. And like, think will be the real turkey talking point here in hong kong, because what it suggests, kemal, is that the heavy hand, the dead hand, if you like, of the communist party, is going to be felt in more and more areas of hong kong during the coming weeks and months. Thank you. Adrian brown, in hong kong. Americas back. That is the message from president elect, joe biden, as he moves ahead with preparations to take charge in the oval office. Hes unveiled, some of his senior cabinet picks, men and women who he says will restore americas leadership in the world. And supporters from shepparton, the president elect biden was unequivocal as he presented his National Security appointments and nominees. Its a team that reflects the fact that america is back ready to lead the world, not retreat from it. Once again, sit at the head of the table, ready to confront our adversaries, and not reject our allies ready to stand up for our values. Much was made of the backgrounds of the nominees as examples of the american dream. Linda thomas greenfield, nominated as u. S. Ambassador and 100 by all costs, are latino immigrants nominated to lead the department of homeland security. And avril haynes, the 1st female director of national intelligence. If confirmed mr. President , you know that i have never shied away from speaking truth to power. But for all the talk of diversity, this is a National Security team that symbolizes the return of the washington Foreign Policy establishment after 4 years in the cold. None more so than secretary of state nominee tony blinken, deputy secretary of state under president obama, and a long time Foreign Policy adviser to biden. Hes known to be far more of an advocate for u. S. Military intervention around the world than the president elect. Lincoln has spent the last few years consulting for weapons manufacturers and big tech america at its best. Still has a greater ability than any other country on earth to bring others together to meet the challenges of our time. But biden has pledged fresh thinking on Foreign Policy, perhaps a recognition that a key reason that some voters switched from the democrats to trump in 2016 was their disappointment that president obama had not brought the change in Foreign Policy. He promised, and bidens incoming National Security adviser did speak of an approach to Foreign Policy, not traditionally expressed in washington, the alliances, we rebuild the institutions. We believe the agreements we signed, all of them should be judged by a basic question. Will this make life better, easier, safer for families across this country . Our Foreign Policy has to deliver for these biden is making one key change a special president ial envoy for climate. John kerry will sit on the National Security council with a pledge to make the environment central to policymaking across government. But there is some skepticism, but the washington insiders being chosen will be the one who has to deliver a fresh policy thinking. The president elect is promising. She never turns the aljazeera wilmington, delaware, in the news ahead fear of deportation among sudanese Asylum Seekers in israel. After a deal normalizing ties between israel and khartoum. And a Bleak Outlook for the Global Airline industry. The pandemic is expected to cost nearly 120000000000. 00 just this year alone. The weather remains largely kwacha across central and eastern parts of europe. But we got some very wet weather, some windy weather, which will spill its way in from the atlantic, a little gang of weather fronts, all rolling in here, bringing some wetter weather, some windy weather, mild weather, as we go through the next couple days of the mild weather thats about the only consolation i can offer really we will be getting up into the low teens for london and paris just that getting into double figures there in madrid tonight is 12 cell. Shes on the cool side here, but cloud right . Pushing across portugal to that western side of spain. Heres our cola wetter, dry weather into central parts, single figures there. Vienna just 4 degrees celsius mist in folk problems and a possibility and some frost early on for sure. Top temperature has a similar value as a tad colder there in vienna as we go on through thursday, but in light winds away feel too bad and shades where the should we call that. Well see some cooler weather to some wintry weather there into the western side of russia. Moscow 2 celsius. Just 9 degrees in london. By the time we come to thursday, but more wetter weather. Thats going to spill its way in to the northwest as we head towards the weekend, northwestern parts of africa. Also seeing somewhat the weather over the next day. Also at cloud and rain affecting spain and portugal. Thats going to spill its way through heavy a bus here for a time, but the possibility of flooding. Frank assessments, if American Public opinion piece betrayed by social media platforms after november would be repercussions if you believe that theyre corrosive to our democracy. One obvious solution is to break the informed opinion. Lucas and his dog. Anyway, the protesters arent going anywhere either. Its a bullet with a revolution. People. Indepth analysis of the days global headlines. Who is it thats really out there on the street inside story on aljazeera. With al jazeera, these are the top stories this hour. Hong kongs chief executive has defended a crackdown on the opposition and praised the widely criticized National Security law. Annual policy address was delayed by a month to allow for further consultation with beijing. U. S. President elect joe biden. Is formally introduced some members of his proposed cabinet. Bidens margin of victory against trump is growing as well. Pennsylvania and nevada have certified him as the winner of this months election. And the deadline imposed by the Ethiopian Government for 2 graine forces to surrender is set to expire later on wednesday, the federal army is threatening the use of artillery on to its capital mckellar. If the Regional Forces fail to lay down their arms. Or many of the scraping the fighting from the conflict in ethiopia have arrived now in sudan. That is where we find him morgan, who is an got the reef near the border with ethiopia. We watched a report a little bit earlier haber about there. I mean, whats that 40000 people now whove crossed the border . Not just that, but the issue of, of missing family members as well. Yes, indeed. Come on. Now. Weve spoken to several and local authorities as well as refugees themselves. Most of the people you speak to speak of people, they have been forced to leave behind. Whether its their mothers, children, or partners. They say that the conflict happened. All of a sudden they were not expecting it. It started this head with bombardments and with attacks artillery attacks. So they were forced to flee where the fighting found them and seek refuge in the journey that took them more than 5 days to get to the sudanese ethiopian border. So most of them say that they have left some one behind and theyre quite concerned about their safety and well being, especially because telecommunications have been cut off in this agree region. Now the other concern is the number of refugees that arrived very day aid organizations say more than 3000 arrived in a lot of states. They say that most of them are in very dire conditions because they have not been eating for days as they try to seek refuge. Most of them seem to be disoriented, and most of them seem to be in a mental state that needs supervision and needs care. They say that the people are not sure what is going to come next. Now of course, the deadline that is given by the theater and Prime Minister is due to expire today. So many of them are saying that theyre worried about their relatives who are still in mclean and of the various parts of the region. They are saying that theres a chance that they could die in this fighting, and theres a chance that they will never know where there were lots of r. And even if they do make it to their camp. Because right now there are 3 camps here. And because they are in a lot of and in neighboring customer states where the refugees are currently being registered, they say that because the various camps and thousands of people arriving per day, theyre not sure who would be able to actually find their relatives in a short time just an awful situation unfolding. There is no hebrew morgan in sudan. Thank you. Meanwhile sudanese Asylum Seekers in israel say theyre worried about the impact of last months deal, which normalizes ties between israel and sudan. But governments have said they will concentrate 1st on agriculture and trade. But migration is also on the agenda. And there are fears that thousands of people sheltering in israel could be deported. Harry forsett with this report now from tel aviv tel aviv is it was mined barrackers home. He works as an advocate for african students, but his life here is precarious. His asylum application lodged in 2013 has never been ruled on. He needs to renew his temporary residency. Each year he fled darfur as a child after his father and brother were killed in militia attacks. He fears what would happen if he were forced now to return to sudan. If its really decided to report thats back. We dont know where to go, because again, it says that happening and we even also taking different reports from our at the pam is who is living in i. D. P. Camp for and are saying different areas. Its still going to happen as they were happening. Barak is concerned stems from the normalization deal announced at the white house last month between israel and sudan. Do you think sleepy joke, or maybe theres fear, maybe you know why your one minute Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he wants to address migration issues. As part of the process, ministers have long sought the removal of tens of thousands of africans. They call infiltrators. Interior Ministry Says of the 6285 sudanese, a 1000 have been granted temporary residency, more than 5000, others are waiting and says to their asylum claims. Sudans, former president Omar Al Bashir was opposed last year and awaits possible trial on war crimes charges. But activists say the Israeli Government itself has reported continued insecurity in the country is the will not there to be pulled the genocide survivors. It will open asylum claims without checking the deal signed with us. This is like a kind of lead to the line that i dont believe the country will cause, despite so many violations of the international law, israel has failed before to make good on domestic promises to expel africans. 3 years ago to issued an ultimatum to accept deportation to a 3rd country or face indefinite detention. The new book sounds of protesters to the st. It was eventually defeated in the supreme court. The Detention Center in the southern desert has since been closed. Israels Prime Ministers office declined our request for comment ahead of israels 1st direct talks with sudan. Since the normalisation deal was announced in the meantime for the thousands of sudanese here in israel, it means a continuation of an uncertain and contingent life aware that their futures are reliant on decisions made by governments and courts. Its a way of life. Theyve got used to now over many years, harri force that television. Politicians from rival libyan factions are to hold a joint parliamentary session for the 1st time in years. And hes based in tripoli and to brooke will meet in the libyan city of the mayors. In the coming days, the united session was agreed on during the talks in morocco, the parliament was elected in 2014, but it split during the civil war a controversial bill that would limit the rights to film or take photos of French Police officers has passed its 1st hurdle in parliament, the lower house voted in favor of the security bill as hundreds of protesters in paris Rights Groups and journalists of criticize this proposed law, which makes it illegal to share images of Police Officers with the intent to cause them harm. There were protests as well in the southwestern city of bordeaux, where demonstrators set fire to rubbish bins and smashed store windows. They argue filming officers, whether its journalists, all citizens is the only way to ensure the police are held to account. More news from france where they will start easing lockdown because of coronavirus from the weekend in a televised address to the nation. President emmanuel mccraw. So the worst of the 2nd wave was over, shops, theaters, cinemas, they will gradually reopen. But restaurants, cafes, and bars have been ordered to remain shut across as a National Vaccination campaign will begin in the coming months, but it will not be mandatory. It does this somewhat under center 15th of new daily infections are dropping and there are less people in intensive care. More of the lockdown can be lifted. We could travel from one region to another and spend christmas with their families. Meanwhile, the Aviation Industry is reporting larger than expected losses during this pandemic describing the crisis as devastating and relenting. I also the International Air transport association had predicted a 100000000000. 00 loss by the end of 2021. Thats now up to 157000000000. 00. Passenger numbers are expected to drop below 2000000000 this year, which is less than half the number in 2019. Alexander the uniacke is the director general, and chief executive of who says an industry wide plan is needed to deal with coronavirus. We do not think that this is a prerequisite if we want to have a liable or so of systematic testing of one pet plus vaccination and it has to be completed by the 3rd of them, which is if he should, the process that will certify that the lab test of actually has been done that the results are negative or that the fact that the dog working this information should be transferred. Thats injured. That could be also shown to governments who could request for information. So you know, its necessary to complement the struggles that this Information System that will be that will take it for now. But the people will be ready in 2 weeks from now to certify and to manage the flow of information regarding of passengers and will remain under control messages to maintain the crowd of these very sensitive but could be transferred requests to governments or alliance to allow our governments to live or have these 4 people died when a bunch carrying refugees and migrants capsized off the Spanish Island of lands that are at least 35. 00. People were on board when it smashed into the rocks in or is on. Now on tuesday evening. Rescue workers, the 28 people were rescued though local media are reporting 14 others still missing. Women in scotland are being offered free access to period products. This is the 1st country in the world to make it a legal requirement for public buildings to provide sanitary protection for women in their toilets. The Scottish Parliament voted unanimously in favor of the period parts bill on tuesday. At least 14 people were killed when 2 bombs exploded at a market in central afghanistan. The attack happened in the historic city of bamiyan home to the main. The shias are ethnic minorities. Some of the victims were children, and a group has claimed responsibility. And the taliban has even denied involvement. Well, the u. N. Secretary general has called for an immediate and unconditional cease fire in afghanistan. He was speaking as foreign donors pledged 12000000000. 00 at a virtual conference. Aid though is conditional on protecting human rights and making progress with the peace talks. As this report, the boughs are in jalalabad in eastern afghanistan is awash in color, but life for most here remains stark. Thousands of daily workers struggle to get by day to day. You know, when i see the poor, old government is taking us next and wants to kill us. Theres no help for us. The poor dont have rights. Poverty levels have shot up to 70 percent from 54 percent last year. Many afghans say corruption, deprived them from benefiting from the International Aid that has been keeping up gani stand alive for almost 2 decades. The government deals behind the curtains, whatever they get, they distribute among themselves. Look at these children here. They sell plastic bags. They need to go to school. The corruption is also the main concern for the International Community. And it spending in afghanistan, billions have been lost to abuse, fraud, and waste. In programs set up to develop the country in communities like providing, know how and equipment to some afghans here to learn how to make olive oil and sell their olives. For years, the International Community and donors worked to make up ghana stand selfreliant. But nearly 20 years says this conflict began, it remains one of the most dependent countries in the world. And it remains so fragile that during his years donor conference, dozens of countries pledged their support for the next 4 years. Despite many economists affected by, they covered 1000. 00, pandemic, and uncertainties over the Peace Process between the government and the taliban. Afghan president tried to reassure donors despite our suffering. I want to be very clear that our commitments to negotiations with the taliban remains for our negotiating team remain steadfast in their commitment to talks, and we must bring an end to violence. The European Union pledged almost 1500000000. 00 for the next 4 years conditional on preserving the human rights and democratic gains of the last 19 years. E. U. High representative joseph borel sent a warning to the taliban, United Nations with any attempt to restore an islamic, and we rate bad political, financial, and other countries like britain, the netherlands and canada, stepped forward with hundreds of millions for afghanistan. But as donors pledged their support, 2 blasts in the heart of a ghana stands most peaceful province by meon, killed and injured dozens, and made the call for a cease fire. More urgent than ever. For your country for al jazeera jalalabad, eastern afghanistan funded group of activists in cuba have gone on Hunger Strike against the detention of a wrap up. The government says that is so nice has links with Anti Government groups. The activists say the government is trying to muzzle dissent. This report from to risible images such as this are unusual in cuba, a group of dissidents trying to protest in the center of have an hour before long progovernment civilians harass the protesters. The demonstrators have come here to denounce the detention of singur, denise elise, who has openly criticized the cuban government early november. The police enter his house in heaven or so lease asked the officer to leave and then insulted him, calling him a coward in a uniform. Theyre not going to really came at night so they wouldnt see my face plotting to kidnap if they think they are going to scare me. They are wrong. I am ready to die. 3 days later, he was detained and sentenced to 8 months in prison, accused of contempt. He later appeared in a video aired in a government website, where he said in doing an interrogation by state security there its very difficult conditions and presence and the access to train, other basic things can set and that people have. And if you have any beliefs or a place and presence when i am with people and i charge, you know, serious offenses of my doing so. And we know that hes in a maximum security prison, and we dont have so nice this part of a Larger Movement known as sunny. See that i have been on Hunger Strike for 6 days, demanding his release from the brunt of the i am an artist. I am sacrificing my own, its my carrier mart. You go in my dreams here of everything. So my friend is released. Im tired of seeing my friends detained and im sacrificing everything for the freedom of cuba. In the past year, economic strife has increased in cuba over 1000. 00 has thrown the country into a full fledged recession. Only compared to the special period. The crisis in the 1990 s. Caused by the collapse of the soviet union that left this island without a crucial economic and political support. And thats why complaints against the government have been on the rice that teachin rice in order to believe with the economics. I have to remember dad, the only one is social expression. Massive social expression against the government happens in cuba in 1000. 00 for it worst years in the Economic Situation of 2. That after what they named special period, you know, during what they gave the station agent in the people is right because if you dont half so
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