As we watch the strong, the last, the few, the brave come in, i see lots of the faces in the audience. Come on in, dont be shy. There are seats up here. I was fine come i to convince my colleagues to sit in the front seats, except those that are reserved. But you can sit there. All right. So were going to get started here today. First of all i want to note a couple of things. This event and future ones that we are going to be doing under a new initiative here at csis on diversity and National Security. To bring different perspectives, new voices and representation that reflects all of the United States in discussions of Foreign Affairs. Today we have with us for fellows one, two, three, three fellows, one could make it today, three fellows of the program which kick started this series here at csis of the International Career advancement program. An absolutely marvelous unique program out of aspen which has formed the careers of many a Foreign Affairs expert, including several at the ta
The fight to control a former hospital turned military post the former oligarch Mikhail Khordorkovsky says he has no political ambitions following his release. The future of south sudan may depend on who controls the Lucrative Oil feeds in the north of the country. The government led by president salva kiir has tried to hold off a rebellion by forces loyal to his Vice President. Troops are advancing on jonglei to recapture bor from rebels. Forces have taken control of unity state, an area with a great deal of oil. We have, to the north and east, Upper Nile State and from here the bulk of south sudans revenue comes. And now live to juba the national capital. The major battle for the economy is taking place in the north. How difficult is it to work out what is happening at all . Its very difficult. Thats why some people are concerned. They are not sure what is going on. One side says this, the other says that. The government says they are in control, people shouldnt panic, they should fi
Whrbg to our view order on public tell any things america around the globe. A situation of mounting urgency. Thats how they describe the situation in south sudan. Theyre asking the counsel to commit more troops. Violence has been he escalating since more than a week ago leading to fears of a full fledged civil war. They said today it will start a Major Military offensive to take back two towns that have been seized. We have this report. This is a time of desperation, once more they are fleeing conflict and relying on food handouts to survive and clear the fighting is not yet over. President has promised his troops will retake the towns now in the hands of his former did you paoutdty. The first town to fall and by saturday most was in rebel hands too. The troops are motivated, but the big offensive hasnt materialized. As part of the chaos now developing, groups have armed civilians are rampaging through the country side. The un says it will protect the people who have reached its camps.
This is bbc world news america. Reporting from washington, im nick. A civil war as the army prepares to lawn much major attack on rebels. Members of the russian punk band pussy riot is released from prison but they say ate nothing but a pr stunt from putin and reaching goals after losing three limbs in afghan stafpblt hes running, biking and driving a few years after his injuries. Whrbg to our view order on public tell any things america around the globe. A situation of mounting urgency. Thats how they describe the situation in south sudan. Theyre asking the counsel to commit more troops. Violence has been he escalating since more than a week ago leading to fears of a full fledged civil war. They said today it will start a Major Military offensive to take back two towns that have been seized. We have this report. This is a time of desperation, once more they are fleeing conflict and relying on food handouts to survive and clear the fighting is not yet over. President has promised his t
Easier later on. Its much harder to be young than it is to be old. Let me tell you. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Clashes have broken out in paris as tens of thousands of people marched through the city in protest against a new law, which restricts the right to publish images of the police. The demonstrations which took place across the country follow widespread outrage at a video appearing to show a black music producer being attacked by three White Police Officers in his studio in paris. Our paris correspondent Lucy Williamson reports. Police are always a target at protests like this. Today, they were the reason for them. The edges of a peaceful march through paris, frayed by clashes between hardline groups and the police. Water cannon and tear gas following the path of the unrest. Among the buildings set on fire, one belonging to the bank of france, an anarchist sign