On a barge off the south coast of england have now begun arriving on board. The governments use of the barge called the Bibby Stockholm Has been controversial. Officials say it will be used to house up to 500 men while they await the outcome of their asylum applications. Campaigners have expressed concern about the conditions on board, but the government insists the vessel is safe and that it will help reduce the cost of placing migrants in hotels. Protestors have gathered close to the barge in dorset. Heres what some of them had to say a little earlier. Iam against i am against the barge, i think it is extremely dangerous. As has been proved by the fire brigade. I do not think they should be on the barge, it is like a prison. I think a lot of them will have come from prisons, it is appalling. Portland has not got the infrastructure, i can see that Point Of View but we have to welcome them, they are here now. Our correspondent ellie price is in dorset for us now. The first of the Asylu
After a deadline to reinstate the countrys ousted president expired. West African Regional body ecowas had given the countrys junta a week to reverse its coup, which has seen Mohamed Bazoum placed under house arrest. The bloc threatened military intervention if the demands werent met by sunday. But the deadline has now passed, so far, without action. But a short time ago, nigers junta warned the threat is still there. Translation the planning of this war has been carried out. | free deployment of forces to take part in this war has begun in two Central African countries. Nigers armed forces and all our defence and and security forces, backed by the unfailing support our people, are ready to defend the integrity of our territory and the honour of our homeland. Well, france has suspended all Development Aid to nigers neighbour, burkina faso, after its Military Government said it would see any intervention against the coup leaders a declaration of war. Thousands of people gathered sunday
To be housed on board a barge in dorset are expected to arrive later today. The use of the bibby stockholm to house up to 500 people had been delayed by safety concerns. Ministers insist the vessel will help reduce the cost of placing migrants in hotels. Jonathan blake reports. Floating accommodation for migrants seeking asylum in the uk. The Bibby Stockholm Barge has been moored at portland in dorset for nearly three weeks, but stands empty. Safety concerns have delayed getting people on board but its now expected the first 50 or so men to be housed on the barge will move in very soon. We expect it to be in the coming days, so you wont have long to wait. And this is an important step forwards. Up to 500 people could be accommodated here. The barge has medical facilities and a recreation area. Its one way the government hopes to cut the cost of hotels for those attempting to claim asylum, the bill currently running at about £6 million per day. But its prompted protests from local resi
Welcome to bbc news now, three hours of fast moving news, interviews and reaction. We start with a Major Political political row here in the uk. The first Asylum Seekers to be housed on a barge off the south coast of england have now begun arriving on board. The governments use of the barge called the Bibby Stockholm Has been controversial. Officials say it will be used to house up to 500 men while they await the outcome of their asylum applications. Campaigners have expressed concern about the conditions on board, but the government insists the vessel is safe and that it will help reduce the cost of placing migrants in hotels. Our correspondent ellie price is in dorset for us. She gave us this update a little earlier. We also understand there are already a number of migrants on board. I cant tell you exactly how many, im afraid. Probably understandably the home office being a bit cagey about numbers. They dont want to be seen to be putting numbers on it, because i think that would imp
Welcome to all of our viewers in the United States and around the world. With time running out, to prevent a Government Shutdown, u. S. Lawmakers seem to be making little progress towards a deal. And a dramatic end for the French Mission in niger. As france announces its troops will leave the country, more than a month after a Military Junta seized control of the government. We start with a major breakthrough in hold. The Writers Guild of america has reached a tentative agreement with television and film studios. That means after nearly five months, the Writers Strike that brought the television and film Tre Industries to a standstill could be coming to an end. Even before the agreement is officially ratified. The exact terms of the deal have not been made public. But the use of Artificial Intelligence in production was one of the final sticking points. This could pave the way for hollywood to restart productions that have been halted since may 2nd. Joining me is an Assistant Professor