Launched in april after nearly two years of civil war. But renewed fighting recently broke out between separate factions loyal to the two leaders. More than 270 people, including civilians, have reportedly died. Japans Foreign Ministry has urged its nationals excluding peacekeepers to leave the country. About 70 japanese civilians are stranded. Japans selfdefense forces are preparing for an evacuation. Now nhk interviewed a japanese spokesperson for the u. N. Peacekeeping mission by telephone. He described a situation around a u. N. Camp in the suburbs of juba. Translator i heard gunshots and blasts that sounded like an artillery gun. I also felt the rumbling of the earth. Saito said that two chinese u. N. Peacekeepers died when the area was shelled. He said they are protecting people or were protecting local people fleeing the fighting and taking shelter at the camp. Saito added at that time a total of 3,000 displaced people had arrived there and in a second camp near the airport. He
Launched in april after nearly two years of civil war. But renewed fighting recently broke out between separate factions loyal to the two leaders. More than 270 people, including civilians, have reportedly died. Japans Foreign Ministry has urged its nationals excluding peacekeepers to leave the country. About 70 japanese civilians are stranded. Japans selfdefense forces are preparing for an evacuation. Now nhk interviewed a japanese spokesperson for the u. N. Peacekeeping mission by telephone. He described a situation around a u. N. Camp in the suburbs of juba. Translator i heard gunshots and blasts that sounded like an artillery gun. I also felt the rumbling of the earth. Saito said that two chinese u. N. Peacekeepers died when the area was shelled. He said they are protecting people or were protecting local people fleeing the fighting and taking shelter at the camp. Saito added at that time a total of 3,000 displaced people had arrived there and in a second camp near the airport. He
Questions . Madam president coming it is my privilege to be here. And i went through a line by line. And if ive allowed to say i am amazed and how you provided support to the president. I know how critical it is to call any time of day or night. And madame president but the question through iraq, you go there and you are not well. And just take that through that. As you leave your husband behind. I will take that question. [laughter] madam president thank you and also for your inspiration she was in london. So why is this relevant . But it is part of my story we have a couple of friends here but though long story short of was a state Department Contractor to the Iraqi National congress congress, monica hired by a battle and albrights 1999 and then they were in exile and then 9 11 happened. And that i felt that was my place that they needed to set up the communication operations so one of the ridiculous chapters of my book to stay on the average kid continent is pretty caroling and at o
Please you can inspire other young africanamericans to do what you have done to share your experience you will find that is enriching. If you have a different view in terms of the future if you have the opportunity to be with the new president what did vice would you give them . President bush had the great job and with that helps challenge whatd feisty you give that new president for his legacy . [laughter] what advice would you give my president ial choice in terms of what she will do . [laughter] have a two word answer the president ial. I have nothing to add. I would like to ask a question about current politics is liberia my question of like to ask madame president for her comment on recent surge allegations with respect to the people of the legislature and other officials. These allegations are reported by a wellknown international nonprofits. Nothing more to what you said. A report from the International Ngo with the minister of justice to look into that and have determined to b
Is and can be a great force for good in the world. But because we are such a big country, we didnt always know about other parts of the world. If you are in laos, you need to know about thailand and china and cambodia because you are a small country and they are right next door. You need to know who they are. If you are the United States sometimes you can feel lazy and think. Thats part of what im trying to change because this is the region thats going to grow faster than any place in the world. As the youngest population and the economy is growing faster than any place. If we are here interacting and learning from you and understanding the culture of the region then we will be left behind. We will miss an opportunity and i dont want that to happen. [applause] i would like to ask how will you ensure [inaudible] continues after you step down plaques to disconnect to things we are going to do, we are working with the state department. It will continue after ive left the program to bring