In italy is about to change. Campaigners say they want stricter rules, but Scientists Say that can hamper lifesaving research. Ill be reporting on this divisive issue. And why the views in rio are taking the breath away for all of the wrong reasons. The pollution causing a stink ahead of the olympics. The interim president of the Central African republic has resigned. She had been under regional and International Pressure to step down. Months of fighting have killed a number of people and forced many from their homes. But now the fear is a power vacuum could make things worst. Reporter this man seized power last march, becoming the countrys first muslim leader, but in the months since the commandinger came to office, violence between christians and muslims have driven almost a quarter of the people from their homes. News of his departure announced at a summit in chad was welcomed in the streets, but there are now fears that a power vacuum could make a desperate situation even worse. It
Of the 9 11 memorial museum. [applause] of this museum is a testament to the resilience, courage, and compassion of the human spirit that lies within each and every human being. I think it is only fitting we bring our ceremony to a close with one of the most enduring and life affirming pieces, a fanfare for the common man. [applause] [inaudible conversations] good morning. The Senate Foreign relations committee, exactly one month ago today extremist in Northern Nigeria abducted nearly 300 schoolgirls in an unconscionable act of terror. The leaders, boko haram are selling the girls into a marriage and forsythe into islam to some as a bargaining chip into negotiations with the Nigerian Government. They are held today in make dense Tropical Forest area that borders three countries. Besides being forewarned the local and Central Government did nothing to protect them. Parents should not have to be afraid to send their children to school, no child to live through the for these girls have ex
That pervades the entire country today. You and agencies and human rights organizations have estimated that over 600,000 have been displaced since the beginning of this rebellion in late 2012. Since december 2013 we agree that at least two dozen people been killed and another 100,000 have fled the country to us since december. We are particularly concerned that the imminent threat against muslim civilians has forced many to abandon their homes and communities and is seeking help from you in humanitarian agency, the African Union, and the french peacekeeping forces to relocate within the Central African republic or to neighboring countries. Just last weekend at the urging request of muslim civilians at the pk12 neighborhood peacekeeping force is transported over 1,002 and the people to towns in northern parts of the country as soon as those folks the parted the remaining local population attacked and destroyed the mosque and looted the homes of those who had not. This forced relocation
Hatred where little to none had previously existed. What we begin to see happening last november in response was a reactionary backlash by selfdefense gangs. Since then retaliatory outreaches contributed by antibalaka has escalated and muslim civilians what nothing to do with balaka became targets. As in the case, whole neighborhoods in the capital city and whole villages have been cleansed of the Muslim Populations. As well hear from our witnesses there are numerous causes could shoot to grievances including a fight to control conflict minerals. In mining area and thus there are economic motives at work there as well. Insofar as conflict can be described as religion on one level its also true religious fervor and dedication that provides the greatest hope of peace and reconciliation in the Central African republic. Some of you will recall how a few months ago three great religious leaders came to washington as well us to new york, the United Nations, meeting with people both sides of
Gave proof thro the night that our flag was still there o say does that starspangled banner yet wave oer the land of the free and the home of the brave good morning. Id like to call to order this hearing. The subcommittee of the Senate Foreign relations committee. Good morning. Exactly one month ago today, extremists in Northern Nigeria abducted nearly 300 schoolgirls in an unconsciousable act of terror. The leaders of the group responsible, boko haram, are selling the girls into marriages, forcibly converting them to islam and using them as a bargaining chip in negotiations with the Nigerian Government. Its believed the girls are today being held in a dense Tropical Forest area roughly the size of West Virginia that straddles a porous and ungoverned border with three countries. Despite being forewarned of a possible attack, reports indicate the loek and Central Government did nothing to protect them when told an attack was imminent. Parents should not have to be afraid to send their c