For months. And deplate gate. The disputes over under inflated footballs goes to court. Secretary o general ban kimoon speak today. The u. N. Peace keeper forced to signs after allegations of rape. This is very strong language, isnt it. It growing scandal really has caught the attention of the u. N. s top diplomat. He used the words angered iowa shamed when reacting to the alleged rape of a 12yearold girl in Central African republ republic, the killing of an elderly man and his teenage son. This scandal has caught the attention of ban kimoon. It caused the firing of the head of the u. N. Peacekeeping mission there, and he spoke of a meeting to be held tomorrow or thursday, and ban kimoon will be holding a Video Conference call with all force commanders in peacekeeping missions around the world that the u. N. Governs. This is a look at a broader problem than just the central republic. Lets listen to what general secretary ban kimoon had to say. Every allegation must be thoroughly investigated. As you know i have appointed a high level external independent panel to look into more the reports of Sexual Exploitation and abuse in the Central African republic and our systemic response. I believe that the allegations seen in many countries but in particular the Central African republic in the period when u. N. Peace keepers were deployed and since speaks the need to take action now. Enough is enough. Today i have accepted the resignation of our special representative. What can the u. N. Do in terms of punishment for anyone who is found guilty. Fought only here but any of the peacekeeping missions around the world the u. N. s hands are a little bit tied. All they can simply do based on the norms and the agreements between the countries that provide peace keepers from the u. N. All they can do is expel the peace keepers back to their origin country. There are more than 10,000 soldiers or police from over 45 different countries, and this is very important. After ban kimoon spoke one of his spokes people also held a press conference. He announced that there are 57 allegations of misconduct by u. N. Peace keepers there, and 11 possible cases of sexual abuse there. Thats a number far higher than anything made public today, and you can see ban kimoon and really the top leadership at the u. N. Is taking strong and dramatic steps to address this. This goes to accountability questions and transparency question. The u. N. Does have several investigations intelligently going including a Highlevel Panel started by ban kimoon when similar allegations came to light. So far the findings of those investigations have not been made public. Ban kimoon says he hopes to get the findings of the internal investigations, in his words, soon. August 2nd and 3rd violence broke out between soldiers in cnr and musli r and muslim enclave. We have from the codirector from th a. I. D. S. Free world. He spoke about sex yum abuse. What is your response to the reaction and moves u. N. Has made. I think its commendable. Its good news that the secretary general has called for the resignation of this representative but theyre only partially commendable. They have not gone far enough. The force commander should be forced to resign. The force commander in each peacekeeping mission who is responsible for the troops, the military soldiers and police and he should be forced to resign. In fact, in any ways where exsoul exploitation and abuse is reported and found to be substantiatio substantiated in a peacekeeping mission. The u. N. Does not have the power to sanction peace keepers even if they are found guilty. Is that something that might change as a result of this and the seriousness that has been taken. I seriously hope so. This is something that has been going on for decades. There are 16 peacekeeping missions all over the world. This problem is not confined to the Central African republic. Ban kimoon said that today when he made his announcements. Its just that the media has paid attention to thisattention has been drawn to this particular country and the horrible things that are going on there. But this is a systemic problem, and the accountability has to go right to the top. Just to go back, you mentioned car and the issues there specifically. Can you give the scale of it or other allegations that might surface as a result of it . In the Central African republic the case is still open where six boys interviewed by the United NationsHuman Rights Office and by unicef, they came forward themselves, little boys, and horrible stories of sexual abuse that they had undergone that were french and h he Equatorial Guineans when it had been going on for moss. When this news came to the United Nations, they just kept the lid on it. They did not come forward or expose it to the marks but they did not report it to the governments of the soldiers involved. They should refer immediately these allegations to the appropriate countries and follow up with them to make sure that the appropriate investigation and prosecution happens immediately, and that that justice is served. But they didnt do that, and they withheld the information from everyone, including the governments involved. Thank you very much, indeed, for your thoughts on the story. Thank you. Now a major explosion in the china. At least 400 people have been injured. Footage posted online shows a series of major explosions. The cause of the explosion still unknown. Well bring you any further developments. Now, almost five months after a Saudi Led Coalition started airstrikes against houthis there have been significant progress against the rebels. They have recaptured large areas in the south and are now in the city of ib. They went further north where the houthis took over last year. Pro government fighters in the city of taiz. Their aim is to capture yemens Third Largest city. But doing that may take time. Houthi fighters are Still Holding their grounds backed by the elite republican guard, an army unit loyal to the deposed president. This isnt just about liberating areas controlled by the houthis. Its more about creating a new yemen where people can be free. Fighters are also besieging the city of ib. A crucial supply route for government troops, and their push to retake the government of sanaa. Theyre reportedly being supported by the Saudiled Coalition across the southern saudi border. Fighters are preparing a twoprong approach towards the capital of sanaa. One from marib in the east and one from the south. But if they manage to take ibb completely, they face dhamar where there is no support for the houthi fighters. The introduction of the grand modern armor tanks and the trained yemeni, i think for taiz and ibb, sanaa will be surrounded. They want to surround sanaa. And especially the crops coming from marib. Fighting also broke out on the capital of sanaa where tribesmen are on the enough. Theyre taking advantage of airstrikes by the Saudiled Coalition to propel houthi fighters. Talks to try to find a solution brokered by yemens neighbor are under way. So far the United Nations hasnt been able to negotiate a ceasefire in the war which has already claimed hundreds of lives. Peace efforts because of the huge differences between yemens warring fashions. In the meantime fighting continues raising fears of more casualties and more suffering and shortages for millions of yemenis. Al jazeera. Head of the middle east Eastern North Africa program save the world organization, which aims to prevent violent conflict. What do you make of the progress on the ground. A lot of difference is that making . It is make a difference in the balance of power. Theyve seen a number of gains on the coalition side, and this is to move north. What are the risks . What kind of obstacles are they going to face . Sure, huge obstacles, and most of the gains theyve made have been in the east. As they move north to the Northern Islands theyre going to face real problems with the fighting, and in the history of grand troops in yemen people had a really hard time fighting in the northern territories of yemen. Thats because of the terrain or the apply against that people have . Its both. Its because of the training, and the houthies are familiar with that terrain. Weve seen pictures there, the problems with the Healthcare Organization saying the things are in a state of collapse. What is the impact going to be if they do step up and head towards the capital. Capital. Were going to see an increase in violence. For the population as a whole were going to see a highestlevel crisis you can have. Twothirds of the population already have no access to water and food, its scarce. They just dont have enough food. And 80 of the population are in need of some sort of assistance. Thats only going to get worse. At the moment it seems that any talks are inconclusive at the moment. What are your thoughts of how that might progress in the next few weeks . I think its unclear what this could mean in terms of talks. It could mean that they open the window. It could mean that they could seek victory. Thats unclear at this moment. Thank you for coming in to talk with us. Thank you. Thank you. Coming up later in the news hour the death of a senegalese man brings violent protests. And fanning anger in the airport shops. In sport, rory mcilroy said that hes ready but not as fit as worlds number one in golfs final major tournament of the year. A group linked to the Islamic State in iraq and the levant said it has killed a croatian man it was holding hostage in egypt. The 30yearold was held in cairo last month. The announcement of his death was made by social media account held by isil supporters. Croatias Prime Minister said its government is working to clarify the claims. My duty is to tell the public what we saw, and of course it is horrific. We cannot with 100 certainty confirm that its true. I dont know if we can confirm in the coming days. But what weve seen does not look good. It looks awful. Government jets bombed rebel held areas in the capital. We have reports from neighboring lebanon. Its been another bloody day in syria. The opposition held towns were targeted by airstrikes. Many people were killed and injured. The military regularly attacks these regions. But the latest was in retaliation for assault on the government seat of power. Rockets and bombs landed in damascus. They would occasionally fire mortars from the countryside, but this barrage was intense and lasted for about four hours. They have repeatedly called for talks with leaders who are worried about the growing influence in the region. We want to extend a hand for joint action between these countries to come back extremism, terrorism and sectarianism. There are a few details about irans peace proposal. Iranian media has reported it would involve a peace fire and Holding Elections under international supervision. There are pending issues today for president bashar alassad. The Iranian Initiative is what they call the saudi conditions, and the number one saudi condition is that no place for assad in any possible solution. Saudi arabia made that message clear in moscow. There is a push for a diplomatic solution to the syrian conflict. It is going le being led by its lead backer iran. There are many players in this conflict with diverging interests. Some opposition leaders believe that iran and russia are pushing for a deal because the Syrian Government is facing military and economic pressures. But assad backers are not showing any signs of compromise, at least not until they score what they consider to be their strategic goals. Al jazeera. Beirut. A major explosion in china where 400 people have been injured. Pictures posted online shows a series of major explosions followed by a shockwave that rippled through the city. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. Theyre saying that the blast erupted in a shipment of explosives some indication of what may have caused this. Im joined now. I was sitting in my argument in tianjin and i felt a rush of air. Tell us little bit about the area and whats in that place . So this area is a development area. Its mostly factories and banks that are packed pretty close together. The area is near a bunch of malls and concentration of apartment towers. Is it your impressio impressiontheyre saying that the blast he erupted in a shipment of explosions. You think its coming from the port, and thats where the explosion happened . Yes, so initially at first we thought because there are a lot of pharmaceutical factories, chemical factories, initially it was thought it was one of those. It was possibly a chemical disposal site. The state media is saying it was an explosive shipment, i wouldnt doubt that. At the moment theyre also talking about the numbers of people who might have been injured are in the hundreds. Oh, yes. Is there a hospital nearby where they can be taken to quickly. Yes, there are many hospitals, but theyre packed. There is one Large International hospital, but apparently that one was flooded within the first 20 minutes. As far as i know at this point everyone is forced to go downtown which is an hour away by car. And in these situations clearly weve got pictures that were showing of the explosion, what is the approach from the chinese authorities when Something Like this happens . What are they going to be doing . Well, we heard sirens. They blocked off four major streets in the area. No one in or out from what i can tell. Yes, they seem to be dealingthere doesnt seem to be any more smoke after it now. After the first plume dissipated they started to get it under control. But i heard there was a second explosion, but it was much smaller. It must have been a bit scary. You talke talked about that rush of air. What was your reaction when you felt it . If my windows had been closed the pressure would have broken the windows in. I had some of my friends here whose windows crashed. Thank you for taking the time to talk to us, drew chemonic. We appreciate your time. No problem. Italian news report say that 50 people were found on board a rubber dinghy but 50 others are feared missing. More migrants arrived at the sicilian port at the aid station. Scuffles between police and migrants during a police raid. They through objects at officers and disrupted Train Services by laying stones on the tracks. There are shops at u. K. Airport demanded customers to show their boarding pass. But retailers are identifying people flying out of the European Union and reclaiming the 20 valueadded tax that is included in applies. That is money that should be going to the shops because youre flying within the e. U. Or it should be coming back to you because you as a traveler are supposed to get the benefits of traveling and not paying taxes on your purchases, not the retailer. But now passengers are refusing to show their boarding passes. I was frankly outraged that the shops seem to be one could almost say literally stealing the money from the customers in an under hand way that is not transparent. Theyre taking my money. Im not doing it. Im traveling on friday and theyre not seeing my bordering pass. Retailers say theyre not doing anything illegal. Some say it would be impossible to have a dual pricing system. 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Ban kimoon has forced the head of peace keepers in Central Africa republic to resign under allegations of troops committing rape and murder. Six people have been killed in a suspected boko haram attack in northeast nigeria. The bombing blast in a market when the market was at its bus busiest. Aid groups in south yo sudan say that violence against women has continued. Each day displaced women in bentiu walk into the bush to collect firewood. Theyll spend half a day to collect enough to sell. Some say theyre returning beaten and raped. They pointed a gun at us and told us to drop the firewood and follow them. This woman we call mary to protect her identify said