Messed things up for long enough youre not really listening the only way we can actually get your attention is by civil disobedience rebellion is without question britains Fastest Growing party good religion. Welcome to the weekly here on R T International where we bring you the latest Headline News and the top stories from the past week. Hundreds of eisel militants have reportedly fled numerous to tension camps in Northern Syria previously guarded by the Kurdish Forces the kurds retreated from some of their positions after turkey started its Ground Invasion which it calls an anti terror operation on wednesday turkey wants to create a buffer zone in syria free of kurdish fighters planted then settle millions of Syrian Refugees there who are currently in turkey the u. N. Says over 130000 civilians have fled the turkish advance warning that figure could rise to some 400000 those escaping have urged the International Community to step in. America and other countries should protect us theyre committing sin here our Children Women is there really no mercy but rather clearly this is an ok we are a peaceful people we are talking about displacement and effectively genocide of innocents kurdish civilians innocent communities within that region the kurds have always been on the defensive but now they may they must the find themselves and their families which means that unfortunately they may not be able to police the camps that hold isis and the isis prisoners it is now going to cause a big vacuum and a significant problem in terms of security. The offensive has sparked rallies around the world people in the us france germany and other countries have joined pro kurdish protest separation has also been condemned by the International Community germany france and others have gone so far as to hold arms exports to turkey the president added one has threatened to send refugees who are currently in turkey to the e. U. If it continues to condemn us action. We have 3600000 Syrian Refugees in our country waiting to go back home Hey European Union come to your senses ill say it again at the moment of our operation you cannot define it as an invasion our job is easy we can open the doors and 3600000 refugees we will send them back to you. The offensive fouls president Donald Trumps decision to withdraw u. S. Troops from the region he defended the move saying the kurds did not help the us during world war 2. We have no soldiers at the area. Weve been talking to turkey for 3 years theyve been wanting to do this for many years as you know theyve been fighting each other for centuries now the kurds are fighting for the land just so you understand they didnt help us in the 2nd world war they didnt help us with normandy as an example and in the latest developments the u. S. Department of defense has confirmed it will be evacuating around 1000 american troops from Northern Syria in a quote deliberate withdrawal in all terms move was condemned both within the u. S. And abroad with republicans and democrats saying the president is betraying the currents arties eager standoff looks back now at u. S. Relations with the group over the decades. It seemed impossible sounded like crazy talk and yet it happened a moment of unity between republicans and democrats as they both condemned americas disloyalty to its kurdish allies the person who United States is in danger of losing the mandate of heaven this is that crazy. Which allies in syria or elsewhere in the middle east will fully trust the word of President Trump in the future the thing all of these politicians pundits and channels seem to forget though is that the kurds i used to waking up to a groundhog day of american betrayal the only difference is that its been going on for more than half a century and hasnt been funny at all. In the fiftys and early sixtys the cia pushed the kurds to revolt against baghdad as part of their efforts to overthrow their leader a bill karim kassim eventually he was toppled by but the new ruler wasnt a big fan of ideal of kurdish independence so he bombed them into submission bombed with napalm kindly provided by the United States. The kurds seem to either have a short memory or a forgiving heart because in the 70s the u. S. Was back on their good side iraq and iran were involved in a border dispute and washington was correctly supplying the minority with weapons once again pitching them against baghdad but then iraq and iran kissed and made up and all of a sudden the kurds were on their own being blown to pieces as they are supposed transatlantic Guardian Angel was watching idly even the americans at the time admitted that keeping their involvement under wraps. This was simply no excuse this policy was not imparted to our clients who were encouraged to continue fighting even in the context of covert action ours was a cynical enterprise hoovered action should not be confused with missionary work. Fast forward to the eightys and for the us it was the golden decade of big metallic umma dawna and m. T. V. For the kurds it was well just another decade of more u. S. Betrayal in the late eightys Saddam Hussein unleashed his chemical arsenal against them an atrocity looking bound to drop the wrath of the worlds policeman but it was still a long time before saddam was to turn from friend to full so american wrath didnt go further than statements like these we want to maintain good political and economic relations with iraq but the issue of chemical weapons gets in the way of that. In 2003 it looked like the u. S. Was finally ready to make amends for its decades of forsaking the kurds helping them was among the pretexts for the invasion of iraq but then even in washington many took such goals with a pinch of salt the kurds have every reason to believe or think that they will be betrayed again by the United States as so often in the person contracts the spectacle of are inviting turks in to this war earlier trying to bribe them into it could not have been reassuring to the kurds even under the turks before trial against betraying the kurds that is your point yes surely your point isnt that because it betrayed them in the past we should betray them this time not that we should just we will not will not yes they did in 2007 the us let turkey have its way with the kurdish rebels in iraq as ankara launched a lethal bombing raid against them this is of course nowhere near. Here you full list by 2019 america had left the kurds for dead a few more times both in iraq and syria. American traditions go beyond partisan lines america loves having turkey on thanksgiving going to the Pumpkin Patch for halloween and launching fireworks on the 4th of july screwing the kurds over is nothing but a decades long political tradition for america and they will abide by it be the democrat or republican. Ecuador is in the grip of anti austerity protests despite a military backed curfew that was imposed on saturday earlier people attacked government buildings and a t. V. Station more than a week has passed since people 1st flooded the streets opposed government cuts are to spanish correspondent Nicholas Odonovan reports. This is where to look these are real goods real bullets against people believe how to protect themselves from cars wooden sticks to doctor explosives on Indigenous People who sleep because of culture youre asleep thats what a car drives. Rings or gates out there right now. And it actually trails theres thousands and thousands of protesters lets try and get conscience of the problems line just the just a few things and why its the president ial palace its heavily guarded by military and Police Forces these protests to plan to get there. In minutes ago while i was there in the march when our spanish version we dont hit by. Right right right and thats what we think see you know. The protesters are using sales stones bricks just like the. And at least so far and that with tear gas with minimal sound bombs its a situation of extreme tension in the streets. Just to give you an idea. Chris suspended any activity in a city center they say its not safe for doctors and for ambulances instead weve got crews all volunteers that just take in the dozens and dozens of pointed people to bus stops and train them there its its actually pretty shocking and to flutey measures that were implemented by the government included scrapping the subsidies for diesel. Gasoline. And that has triggered these protests the monday we had the students then on tuesday we had been bijan as communities today their old movies together theyve joined together in the same tens of thousands of people who are taking over the streets of quito president lenin morena well hes going to see what hes going to say it is a message. Absolute riposte to his government his ministers and say the measures that came out there with the i. M. F. 4200000000. 00. Were told that struggling with that thought the people who say that the government is going to save the banks big business instead of the people and thats why with these people here protesting this is a National Strike and its heavy takeouts with smoke its practically on bearable a tragic day in x. Were told history. When fuel subsidies were cut prices reportedly rose by 120 percent leading to on inflation this is in came as part of a deal made by the president with the i. M. F. In march in exchange for another loan to the country right now has so far refused to scrap the cuts but on saturday said he would take another look. Before that marina blamed the unrest on former president Rafael Correa and then as well later Nicolas Maduro herrera told r. T. That mariano has no one to blame but himself. Im going to be glad to get this over its a difficult time for my homeland this shows the politics of merino in his government hes already been in power for 2 and a half years and he still blames korea for everything economic crisis the security for his political faults and to say that these mass protests of my phones is just crazy that hes not in there isnt any more a no is not interested in democracy for him the most important thing is to control power control the ecuadorian public so he create projects that can damage the majority but be beneficial for his goals. That weekly continues after the break. So what weve got to do is identify the threats that we have its crazy from day shouldnt let it be an arms race is also a skier a Dramatic Development that only. Exists i dont see how that strategy will be successful very critical time to sit down and tom. Welcome back hong kong protesters are continuing to defy a ban on wearing face masks and have set up a 4 meter later lady liberty statue on top of the iconic line rock the statue they say represents an injured protester and aims to boost the fighting spirit the protests are as strong as ever with mass activists vandalizing metro stations across the city over the weekend using metal bars to smash ticket machines riot saw a fire bomb thrown inside one of the stations and the citys transport services are the only victims of the demonstrations. Hong kong chief executive earlier said it was too early to say whether the anti mass law had failed adding that it usually takes time for new legislation to get the desired result the violence erupting in hong kong the atmosphere there is even beginning to resemble a search for film as art to sofitel or explain. Hong kong has gone from being the economic paul of the orient to the face of the fight for democracy but the faces of those trying to rust control from beijings crossed a mosque and the democratic means theyre using wouldnt be out of place and hollywood horrify the pudge. The films premise is that once a year for 12 hours only crimes are allowed maad fact austin rave you name it youve got a free pass and that because of this small window to release all your rage the country becomes crime free for the other 364. 00 days its a small sacrifice for the wider peace and stability but in scenes eerily similar to the films opening hong kong apparently had a pudge of its own urgency brugge still mincemeat and you look for. The merchants you services suspect will. Remember urged those scientists like. Ok it was a hopes but it was a hoax that actually wasnt that far from the reality of the chaotic mania gripping the streets of hong kong. Hong kong had a very dark night because of the extreme acts of the rioters the citys now cemetery lies to everyone is worried her even afraid. Shops looted buildings and the metro disrupted for the 1st time in over 20 years Shopping Centers food shops and banks closed down fearing wolf islands from the vandals a city which was renowned for its efficiency and convenience is now ma it in confusion and disorder the instability has spooked the markets and seen hong kongs retail sales suffer the biggest drop on record and while the citys 1000000 as a packing must do cases for those who can just rustle up a 1000000 euros to get a fosse truck residency abroad the options are limited the old me can go anywhere. We came from Mainland China and we didnt know the stations were close so now we conduct is a big problem for public transport is for everyone the decision to open or close the station cannot be politically if its everyones daily life if you save its traditions its very good for your situation not only for this reason because of them of those. Treasury really efforts all of the life is also higher and higher thing anyway so i think thats kind of ridiculous now there are those who will say the film shows scenes upsets less violence while the protesters are engaged in a campaign of peaceful civil disobedience and what of course no image shows the full picture but this Undercover Police officer who was beaten and with petrol bombs by and incensed mob the line is probably a bit more blood with the lenses of the International Media zoomed in on the region theres no shortage of scenes just like this and dont worry if its a slow day but im more than willing to lend a helping hand to spice up the show i dont think throughout. The evening. As businesses are crushed as fires by and of people are forced to pick sides claims that its all in the name of peace and democracy are increasingly wearing thin these protests is no longer a prodemocracy protests it is turning to run toward the protests the moves the engage in violence the young people it is because the food. Decrees. The home called government the. Nor. Policy measures to ensure. To young people after they graduate from school to university they would have a hard core of the poor start. Where organized to do more healthful hierarchy to come into the store forties to pull out when the wrong doing whatever they like leaving the police no toys plus you eschewed the tools to be passed on the. Situation. Necessary to eat because external food is to come in and it is a scenario that i can anticipate the rich who happened. Short run. Environmental action Group Extinction Rebellion rallied in cities across the world this week on monday it launched a 2 Week Campaign to draw attention to Climate Change protests turned violent in brussels on sunday thank. God. The sure fact that they just got it i. Was. Was was and in london more than a 1000 activists were arrested this week demonstrators tried to shut down key spots like Westminster Bridge and city airport rallies were held across the globe as well from north america to australia or numerous people were detained for blocking a major intersection. Among Extinction Rebellions key demands are that governments declare a Climate Emergency halt the loss of biodiversity and drastically reduce Carbon Emissions by 2025 however their actions have divided opinion. Extinction rebellion is without question britains Fastest Growing pagan religion and the reason i refer to as a pagan religion is just as all the classic hallmarks of a group of religious fundamentalists a belief that their view is the only view thats acceptable a desire to shut down everything that does not talk to their worldview of a fundamental belief that they are in charge and everybody else also go to their beck and call how do you resolve pollution the result polluted by Technological Advancements the Technological Advancements the Extinction Rebellion oppose what this generation seems to be saying is youve messed things up for long enough youre not really listening the only way we can actually get your attention is actually by civil disobedience in the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther king jr and malcolm x. And rosa parks and people who decided that peaceful nonviolent public protest. Displays of public outrage but tamed and controlled because dont forget the Extinction Rebellion and anybody whos involved in political activism or any kind of change agenda they going to use your actions and activities against you look Extinction Rebellion of demanded effects we have returned to the stone age removal of economic progress a commitment to not grow the economy so essentially the British Government for example has committed to being 0 carbon by 2050 which i think is nominally sensible you cant or shouldnt trust all words that come to our service we had our city contrast because our numbers in the names become clear every single year if i can speak directly into the camera my 11 year old son who was at home with the band hello guys and we had a debate before it came on tonight about does he want to. Leave school. Take a break for an afternoon or a day to go and protest he was worried about the consequences at age 11 he understands that the climate is suffering and that rapid change is needed we do need to tackle pollution but i will tell you something you regret you reverse the economic advantages that have lifted a 1000000000 people are poverty and you do not make the earth a better place Extinction Rebellion are lying to you. Thats the weekly for this hour thanks for telling it. Really get the. Loan so what you need to stretch. Was so that they did so. Let. Me know. If you dont know. How or why a paradise with some ground turned into a round the experimentation field but agricultural chemicals we know that these chemicals have consequences they are major irritants theres no question otherwise why would that the Chemical Company workers themselves be geared up and suited up locals attempt to combat the on regulated experiments but often in day you have many of these people who have one foot into the biotech pharma and the other foot in the government regulatory bodies this kind of collusion is reprehensible while the battle goes on the chemicals continue to poison hawaii and its people so one has to ask the question whether there is a form of environmental races going on in hawaii whether these Companies Feel they can get. Thats because the people have less political power. And. The welcome to worlds apart the war in syria may be winding down and the level of violence has subsided dramatically but return to normal lives still seems like a pipe dream after almost a decade of proxy war is syria now doing 2 years if not decades of proxy piece well to discuss that im now joined by peter mauer president of the International Committee of the red cross mr maher its always good to talk to you thank you very much for finding tanks for having me now you are now in moscow to take part in the war that deals with what essentially are the laws of wars the geneva conventions but this is not how this event is officially called instead it makes reference to International Rules governing military operations is it just me quibbling over semantics or has they indeed been a shift on the battlefield from the loss to the rules with the letter i assume being last restrictive. Well i think there have been many shifts in the battlefield over the last decades and recently we have seen that it is more important than may be just to teach the generalities or flaws in try and in the geneva conventions to look much more in detail to. The ground rules and the rules of engagements that militaries have in the battlefields to compare notes to look at good experiences as well which have proven to protect civilians better than others and i think this is what this workshop is very much about i think you have seen we bring together more than 103. 00 and 4. 00 star generals from over 70 countries with which we entertain regular contacts but also which are engaged in their day to day life into military operations so its an exchange of experience and they have a classical exchange a very Practical Exchange of experts and this is the 1st time that this workshop is being held in russia where Russias Defense Ministry acting as the bounce partner and i assume there are lots of people and cultures who dont like Russias Defense Ministry as an entity let along and contact in military zones such as syria have you experienced any pushback on holding this specific event in this country i. C. R. C. Has no likes and dislikes of ministries and im sure your undying were below internal intrigues and well we do have we appreciate the contacts with militaries of defense with armed forces thats the core activity of i. C. R. C. And we have been very appreciative for after some explanations also of the last 2 years to have agreement from the ministry of defense to host this workshop i think it is important that armed forces who have practical experience and who are engaged. In todays military battlefield site at the same time host and it gives credibility to a workshop i had the privilege of interviewing you before when the syrian conflict was at its nadir and when the criticism of russias military conduct in syria was very loud very problem and then. As this war is now a drawing to a close hopefully drawing to a