Transcripts For ALJAZAM Weekend News 20240622 : comparemela.

Transcripts For ALJAZAM Weekend News 20240622

Trapped in a law the fight to save some of islams oldest sites runs into an obstacle. Critics point fingers at the saudi government antibiotic infections kill 20,000 in the u. S. What doctors do when drugs dont work. President obama has wrapped up his first full day in kenya. Its the first time a sitting president visited an african country. Its at times divisive. President obama cohosted a seminar onentrepreneurialship in nairobi, praised them for advancements and announced 1 billion for new businesses. During a News Conference he criticized criticized president kenyatta over gay rights. Another concern is the fight against extremism. Others against kenya, the u. S. And other countries cut the influence of alshabab in somali. Andrew simmonds has the details. President obama started in relaxed style, at the Global Entrepreneurship without notes or a teleprompter. He did it as lib and used kenyanswahili slang and praised them for the way they were doing business, encouraging entrepreneurs to do more and announcing a series of merures to help them and said that africa was open for business. The economy was doing so much better. When i was here in nairobi 10 years ago it looked different than it does today, and the incredible progress that has been made imagine what could happen if more and more of our Global Business leaders, and Global Capital paid a visit. And actually had a conversation as opposed to just being blinded by some of the stereotypes promoted. It could move faster. Later it was on to state house and talks with kenyatta, the kenyan president. They want more help in the war against terror cash for security and training. Obama said hed do na but made a warning saying the government should not isolate the muslim community, didnt use those words, said a legitimate minority saying there was danger, it would radicalize many people. He used u. S. As an example saying reaching out to the communities can help rather than hinder the situation. Kenyatta responded by saying hed do more to include the minorities. This is how he responded. We agreed together that we could build a future in which people of all faiths cultures live peacefully together with the rights of individuals and minorities protect it. And those in power hold to held to account by strong and inclusive institutions. The two president s came over in a unified fashion. Obama had a successful day here, very confident, riding high with his foreign policies now, and making it clear that he believes in africa, he wants to do more, making it clear that hes the only sitting u. S. President who made four trips to africa. There was one thing that was a difference that will not be bridged. An issue on gay rights. President obama calling for more, and kenyatta said he couldnt impose such rights when people didnt want them. Nothing happening there, and the issue of corruption remains to be seen of what will be done there. Obama, if he carries on with the business lets bring in robin sanders, ambassador to nigeria, joining us from d. C. Good to see you. Good to see you. The first question how productionive to the think the trip has been for obama. I think the week has been a reset for africa the nigerian president was here, they talked of a u. S. African summit. That was announced at the white house. This is a lead into where he is and what he said at the summit. Our interest in security, job creation and growth and trade relationship with kenya is strong. We have about 413 million trade with quenia now. Particularly in i c. T. Areas and the oral sector. Its a good reset of our relationship with the continent. Its a major force, and the concern of human rights gay rights and a major divide. Were you struck by the kenyan president s tone over gay rights when the president said about that. Our president is absolutely rite on target. We have to encourage african countries to do better. The u. S. President struck the right tone and we have to continue to have a push and dialling with african nations. Kenya is not the only one you have uganda and nigeria, and a number of countries rolling back and making the rules and regulation strident. We have to push them to look better at the minority populations and the future and do a better job on human rights and gay rights . There is concern that the president could push harder especially since there was 1 billion in business opportunities. Theres leverage no . Theres some leverage. We have to do the dialogue. We have come a long way from where we were 10 years ago. We have to get the nations that have the laws against gays and l. G. B. T. Community, we have to get them to look at this at the human rights issue. To roll back some of those laws and the first step is having the president be on the continent and make a powerful speech. When you look at the president s legacy in africa. Do you think he paid enough attention to the continent. I think in the first term we had economic challenges here in the United States. Certainly in the son term the president put second term the president put africa right and center. There was a ceremony on wednesday. There was an africanu. S. Summit. We had the nigeria president here a trip to kenya, trade initiative to africa and a number of great agendas for the continent. I think he reset the button in terms of the u. S. Relationship and dialogue with the continent. Starting with an historic visit. Thank you for your time today. Absolutely. Family and friends of an illinois woman found dead in a texas gaol gathered for her funeral in illinois. They remember sandra bland was a courageous voice and struggle to come to terms with her death. Reporter as Sandra Blands casket was carried into the church, a friend insisted hundreds of friends would have come for bland if her arrest and address had not touched off a fire storm. Its a devastating loss for everyone that knew here. Reporter she was pull over in Waller County texas, after failing to signal a lane change. An argument ensued and she was arrested. Critics say the officer overreacted. Three days later bland was found dead in her cell. An autopsy ruled it a suicide. The family called upon an independent autopsy. When you are an activist and fighter you dont take your own life. What waller country is producing to the world defies logic. The service was closed but her casket was open to those including her sister. She said she and her family were tired and frustrated and needed a day to mourn. They left blands story to the church. She was positive, uplifting, powerful. Thats the sandy bland we want the world to know. In addition to celebrating her life there was a clear message. Some wore tshirts that read sandy speaks, a hashtag used which friends of sandies in recent days. A Funeral Programme described sandy as unapologetic to social justice issues. One of her friends told us about a social Media Campaign back in january. She stuck up for what she believed in. Its not fair to them. Mourners say as far as they are concerned, theres no period after Waller Countys investigation, only a grievous bodily harma with more of the cama, with more story to come. Sandra blands death called four police reforms. There was a rally in newark new jersey, a city that struggled with tension between officers and the people they are supposed to protect. Good afternoon from newark new jersey and the million person march against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice and economic inequality. Not quite a Million People here but the organizers are pleased with the turn out in the sun shine on this saturday afternoon. Larry ham, who put this together has been telling why events like this are so important. We are hoping to continue the spotlight on Police Brutality, Police Murder unarmed civilians, police torture, and terror. These i know to a lot of people that may sound like hiperbally, but its not. On the organising committee of this event, theres no fewer than three mums who have lost their sons to alleged Police Brutality. One of them Michelle Kamal has been telling me about her how son decide saying the authorities refused to indict the officers involved. Within minutes they killed my son. Three officers shot him 15 times. Killing him on the spot. Reporter and another speaker this afternoon is the wellknown dr cornell west whose main message to the crowd is that Police Brutality across the United States needs to be stopped and event like this are the forum to encourage that to happen. John terrett from new jersey. U. S. Armed forces say air strikes destroyed an asset of i. S. I. L. Fallujah and iraq. Newly released video shows the distribution of facility used to make explosives one of 31 air strikes by the coalition in iraq and syria turkey appears to be fighting on two fronts i. S. I. L. And syria and Kurdish Forces in iraq. It says the p. K. K. In iraq followed turkeys first ever strikes on i. S. I. L. And syria. Turkey has been accusing forces in Northern Syria of driving out civilians, and the p. K. K. Said it ended a ceasefire agreed to this 2013. The operations will continue for as long as theres a threat against turkey. I. S. I. L. Detonated two suicide bombs in the syrian sound. Activists said the attacks target two checkpoints. One of the villages tell of a strategic location, taken back from i. S. I. L. By Kurdish Forces, and follow an i. S. I. L. Suicide bombing killing 32 people in a town close to the Syrian Border on monday. Saudi arabia says it will start a 5day ceasefire in yemen. The announcement comes a day after delivering several tonnes of medical supplies and equipment. A Saudiled Coalition says it will pause the offensive against rebels but will respond to violations. Officials say the ceasefire was requested by ousted yemeni president Abdrabbu Mansour hadi, who is in exile in riyadh. A u. N. Brokered ceasefire failed this month. A federal judge ordered the release of immigrant families held in two texas detention centers, a judge ruling the facilities do not reach minimum requirements to hold children. That children had been held in deplorable conditions in Border Patrol stations and they had failed to provide safe and sanitary conditions for children in cells. More than 2600 people were the in centers, 2,000 more than they were built to hold. Some of islams sacred sites are in danger. These are not in a war zone. A battle to save ancient grounds in saudi arabia. Plus this. Thank god the police got here in less than a minutes. Live to louisiana, for the search in relation to a shooting killing two in a theatre. Louisiana police thank tipsters for information about the suspect in thursdays shooting. They are piecing together what prompted a gunman to open fire in a lafayette theatre. What can you tell us about the condition of the victims . Good evening. We know that a wounded victim was released from the hospital today. We understand two are hospitalized. Both in good condition. Good news considers the conditions 24 hours ago. One was critical in the intensive care unit. Theres a lot the police dont know about the suspect. They want to provide a sense of calm and comfort to the community, reiterating that there is no ongoing threat and the shooter acted alone. Reporter detectives wrapped up the initial investigation into thursdays mass shooting at the Grand Theatre in lafayette. Officers returned on saturday taking another look at the evidence. Well reevaluate what we have done make sure we have not left a stone unturned. We are still speaking to victims and witnesses. Reporter for the first time officers allowed us behind the crime take walking to the theatre, showing the door with John Russell Howser tried to escape. He came out of the door. We suspect he saw the officers and reentered the area. Reporter state police and fbi are trying to track down people who knew or who came into contact with houser. We dont no why he came to lafayette. No, it will be tough. I dont think well be 100 sure as to why what happened here at the Grand Theatre happened. Reporter do we know from his family, who you have spoken to . You know we know that he had some mental issues. We know based from what they are telling us. All of that will come out in due time. Meantime theres a memorial outside the lafayette boutique Jillian Johnson owned her his bed. Her and another were kill. Jillian reed stopped to drop off flowers, saying she left the theatre an hour before the shooting. We have come together and shown support for the families and victims. Lafayette is a great community. Well stay strong. A lot of people are praying for us. Well get through this. The community is fan back by it. We are in mourning, in the healing process. Police say the movie theatre could open on monday a stein of the community moving forward. Terry Tyler Randell ter terry landy senior said part of that is talking about gun crime. The topic was avoided during a press conference. The cause and effect is people getting guns that shouldnt have guns. To have a debate about the cause and effect is now. Its not three months from now. Reporter today louisiana governor bobby jindal issued an order to keep protesters away from the funerals of the victims, two women aren killed. Thats because the Baptist Church announced plans to protest the funerals, and the accused shooter, houser in the past tweeted out his support for west borrow church. Thank you jonathan live in louisiana. A wisconsin family said good buy to a marine killed in the chattanooga shooting. A funeral was held in his home town. Public visitation was held at his high school. He was among four marines and sailors killed on july 16th. Some ancient sites of islam are in danger of disappearing. Happening in an unlikely place saudi arabia. Attempts by groups say the sites have fallen. These are the images coming to mind when referring to islams holy sites. These places and others have been under threat for decades by some of the same claiming to protect them. At the heart of the controversy is this place a cemetery where many members of Prophet Muhammads companions are buried. The family demolished the shrines saying the tombstones are unnize lambic and replaced them. Muslims currently are not allowed to pay their respects. The conservative form of sunni islam frowns on visits to shrines, times or historical sites on grounds it may lead to sin, worshipping anyone other than god. They want to bring attention to why the site may be destroyed. They stabbed for protection, or attach archeological significance to the sites. And why have they been destroyed. A director of the organization is based in chicago. And her group has been trying to bring attention to the issue. It started to organise protests on the 8th day of the 10th month of the islamic calleneder. To mark the anniversary of destruction. In 2007 they bussed people to the Saudi Embassy in washington d. C. Since 2007 many more sites have been demolished, and requests for documentation of sites that used to exist have been denied. The sites are not only important for muslims. We have several sites represented over here. We have invited some of the nonmuslims. Some of the cultural sites are very much valuable and important for nonmuslims as well. The group sends a memorandum to saudi officials, this years calling for the government to . Hussain says the calls have fallen on deaf ears. We submit the memorandum to them every year. And we do not get an official response or acknowledgment that they received the memorandum. An unnamed government saurs says that the project should not be seen as destruction, but rather expansion to the already existing holy sites necessary to accommodate growing number of pilgrims. They have been met with opposition. Growing dissent compared the skyline to that of las vegas, complete with a modern clocktower mall shopping malls and jacuzzis. It rests on what used to be an 18th century cita dell. Projects have been kept under the radar, so not many are aware of the construction taking place. They say enough is enough. We want to bring attention as to why the sites are destroyed, and country or global site. They stand for attention and attach archeological issues to the site demonstrations are planned around the world in a handful of cities including london melbourne and karachi. The director of an organization joins us from los angeles. Thank you for being with us. I understand you are coming from a protest at the saudi consulate. Is the movement gaining traction. Yes thank you for having me yes. This, of course, you can see this all around the world. You know although it was destroyed many years ago, but today, what you see from the terrorist organizations, you see two things killing and destruction. This started. Within the saudis and others attacked medina one of the holy cities of islam, they killed so many people. Then they destroyed this Historical Cemetery regarded by the prophet as a respected place. And the prophet, his wives and family members the grandson is buried there. And other great personalities of islam and companions are buried there. There are multiple sites of concern, many that have been destroyed. The argument for saudi government is that the country sees millions come every year and they need the space to accommodate the huge crowds of tourists. What do you say to that . This is not a good excuse of they can expand the haram and mosque while protecting the historical sides. Because these. How do you protect them if they are in the same election. Yes you can leave them. Leave marks symbols, signs, they are eliminating everything. They want to wipe out history of islam. The prophet that is against islam and the history of islam. Exactly what in i. S. I. S. And taliban and boko haram and al qaeda have done and are doing everywhere. You mentioned the group that destroyed other sacred sites. Are you frustrated theres

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