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In hungary a Radio Station critical of the government is fighting for its survival armenians are mourning the loss of an old monastery in nickel and we start in germany the federal Public Prosecutor general in concert is examining a lawsuit against syrias assad regime its concerns the use of chemical weapons against civilians the evidence is overwhelming. The screams of frictions who died in the searing gas attack in ghouta to this day still echo in the ears of syrian nurse. She wants nothing more than syrian president bashar assad and the perpetrators of the attack to be charged she and her husband while im at our witnesses of a criminal complaint filed in germany by human Rights Groups they wish to remain anonymous because they fear for their familys safety. Or what it was i fear for my mother and my sisters who are still living in syria and the whole because the regime is my rule and unjust and it has no mercy if it had a conscience it wouldnt have done these things. On august 21st 2013 at least 4 rockets loaded with sarin gas warheads struck rebel held parts of Eastern Ghouta i was more than a 1000 people were killed many of them children among them was imminent eldest son they too were exposed to serin and were unconscious for days to this day the Syrian Regime denies any responsibility for the attack if i hope that one day i can stand before a judge and tell them what these chemical attack did to us on the everything came out that it was an arab thing that i cannot describe to you give people relying on the ground like ants being killed by bug spray these images never leave my mind. Hardly a cut it was convinced that the Syrian Regime was behind the attack for years his organization the syrian archives along with 2 other human Rights Groups have meticulously analyzed the attack from the suspected launch sites to the rockets used therefore also documented undisclosed chemical weapons facilities including west air and was hidden after 2013 we think from our investigation that most probably 450. A network of different entities that are responsible for the coordination. Execution of these attacks the w. s Investigative Team along with german news magazine der spiegel was given exclusive access to parts of the criminal complaint it includes testimonies from 50 defectors with firsthand knowledge of the Chemical Weapons Program and names suspected perpetrators such as bashar assad and his younger brother my hair. We have one witness who has described the request for the use of sarin gas comes from mar all saw and then is communicated to the president ial palace where it is approved we believe it is approved or ordered by. The criminal complaint was filed in october with the chief federal prosecutor consul well while crimes unit has been investigating atrocities in syria for years. Eman was traumatized by the events she suffers from depression and needs medication to make it through the day. But the investigation in germany has given her strength and hope that the people responsible for all the suffering will finally be helped to look out. The true patio station is one of hungarys announced critical voices in the media landscape and the government is doing everything in its power to silence it now its broadcasting license is about to expire. I. Pulled out the latest news in 3 minutes clip radio is a popular station in budapest and one of only a few Media Outlets that are critical of the government but their license expires in 3 months and the authorities have so far refused to extend it. Though to the vast majority of the hungary and media slave usually follow the was of the government. For a lot of hungary and its the only side of the argument that they hear clap radio does not communicate like this we are so to speak an obstacle to the complete domination of the hungary and mind. They called us. And their voices seem to be needed now more than ever with the coronavirus pandemic raging through the country hungry as Prime Minister viktor orban is using the crisis to seize more power his critics say daniel works with a hung jury on Civil Liberties union the n. G. O. Recently published a report showing how theyre condemning has led to more corruption in the country one example is the purchase of ventilators by the Foreign Ministry menu shakedown ventilators were purchased in huge quantities and significantly overpriced only some of them are likely to be used in. Of care and protection against the epidemic and thats another course on top of the fact that they were wired at an inflated price in the us or youre. Just because. This mans mission is to uncover corruption at the highest level and to call it out because had has he is an independent member of the hunger in parliament he tells me that all banks government is plagued by corruption and that its high time for the you to take action. While im here mordaunt somehow this has to be resolved the government cannot continue to steal or spend your funds uncontrolled all one uses this money to pay his people this is how he maintains this fraudulent system. But the victor all band of flex and criticism and is challenging the use plans to tie funding to respect for the rule of law we wanted to speak about this with his spokesperson but he canceled the interview at short notice. The journalist said club radio hoping for International Support and they are determined to continue their work if necessary both streaming their shows via the internet that however would mean a much smaller audience. Despite major advancements in aids treatments being a chinese pandemic is still far from under control especially in africa in south africa alone nearly 8000000 people live with the virus. For almost 2 decades the Nonprofit Organization hope has been an important point of contact for those living with hiv like here in the cape town township of guilt. Trip 2 years ago luis morris worked in a Textile Factory but then her life took a difficult turn an accident left her unable to work out problems followed and then she became infected with h i feed. My family didnt want to have anything to do with me after my h. I. V. Diagnosis. They cut off contact and even now if my neighbors knew that i have a chevy they would only say hi from a distance they wouldnt invite me to their homes. Doctor isnt raining is used to hearing similar stories. At least hoffa of the community has a Family Member or somebody that they know that they can be positive but its but its so common here but people dont speak about it. They people are basically not open about it they might speak to us about it the mad speak to the Service Providers about it but they will they finitely not speak theyre not open about the status they worried about discrimination the preventative drug prep has been available for several years around 90000. 00 South Africans protect themselves against hiv infection by taking a daily tablet now a study into a similar preventative drug that needs to only be injected every 8 weeks has found it to be even more efficient. So women are judged as living with hiv if theyre taking pills that look like antiretrovirals they may have judgments about their Sexual Activity and partners may feel that they are wanting to be unfaithful so there are many barriers to taking a pill a day and what the injections were able to do is overcome some of those challenges by of being discreet and coming and independent researchers also see the injection as an Important Development but further research is necessary to find other actions to prevent hiv in women young women are the hardest hit group in south africa hopeful in cape town and also believes the injection could be a great help but it may not be available for a number of years. After the Peace Agreement from the go on air travel back came into effect as a pie journey troops advanced into territories inhabited by a 1000000 years and now have to say well today all the time. All old. Prayer for what is lost oh so. Armenians are saying goodbye to the daddy bank monastery the house of worship is in one of several regions being handed over to azerbaijan after a peace deal. Says such a priest here says he can only hope believers will still be able to reach this holy site from armenia well look. We know that the negotiations about the road leading here are still ongoing but weve been assured that the church will remain ours this road should stay in service. We worship here why should we priests leave the church theres no reason for us to leave. Monastery is ancient most likely dates from the 9th century for days armenians have been coming here to take a final look the mood is a mix of grief and defiance now we came to say good bye we probably wont be able to come here any more more of abortion euthanasia but. I hope this wont be a final farewell to monastery we will come here again i know that russian peacekeepers have been stationed here to guard the monastery some of the armenian visitors bring them sweets to thank them. Already the monastery stands in the landscape like a bastion the village around it is deserted. For days many locals in the area have been burning their own houses leaving only scorched earth behind for us or by john the owner of this house was already gone when we arrived. In nearby villages people tell us theyre still unsure which areas will ultimately be under control for now. Is staying with relatives in the village of it in which will stay armenian she says shes waiting to find out the fate of her town the mountains of. May now be peaceful but many of the Ethnic Armenians leaving say they would rather keep fighting than lose so much of their homeland. Once the secret passage. To sound. Or the story behind the music i. Just. Leave the tobins nights for the world starts to simmer not on g. W. Why are people forced to hide in trucks. Led. To such places cancer was was and there are many stories was. Playing make up your. Place. Made for mines. In november 2900 hundreds of thousands of people spontaneously took to the streets in iran soon are just cities men and women blocks traffic and trampled on portray hts of the countrys leaders. The crowds who are upset about a huge increase in gasoline prices following months of fuel rationing. Since 2018 iran has been hit hard by new u. S. Economic sanctions and the government has taken a hard line against the protests. After the 1st demonstrations blocks Internet Access nationwide for several days to keep people from posting reports about the protests several 100 people were killed in the clashes and at least 7000 were arrested. I irans leaders blamed the demonstrations on its enemies. I mean. This youre ok nor can. You. Have just read the book. As youve been seeing. Trick i think if youre. You know having. The see the matter. Know. That. The u. S. Has applied maximum economic and political pressure on iran to try to get the countrys leaders to approve a new agreement on their Nuclear Program. Many western experts see iran as a threat to political stability in the middle east iran has staged provocations in the persian gulf and its allies are playing an active role in conflicts in syria yemen and iraq. But the sanctions really having any impact on irans foreign and domestic policy some western experts believe they have actually helps to keep the countrys islamic government in power but what is clear is the devastating impact they have had on ordinary iranians. At 1st glance the sanctions appear to have had little effect on the capital tehran. But a closer look shows that these measures have hit the middle and lower classes hard inflation and unemployment are high. Lost her job at a factory cheering the 1st wave of u. S. Sanctions in 2010 shes a single parent and now works as a seamstress every day life is hard. The sanctions make our lives really difficult every day. We can barely make ends meet some of us thought theres a lot less work right now compared to 3 or 4 years ago so well call me over the because we used to get orders from everywhere the business is very slow right now so the workshop often has to shut down. Town so theres anymore because we dont earn enough money to pay the rent or tuition fees for our children or medical care. Callum and others at that that the caller called in him to i had to call and i suffer from back pain and i shouldnt be working. But i have to so that i can earn at least a little money from this job as im getting and us. Supports herself and her son on the equivalent of just 60 euros a month. Going to the mother stuff everything is very expensive and if i want to buy rice i have to ask a Charity Organization for help. I dont even have enough money to buy a simple bag of rice at the opinion that when a farmer. Or what company is the same with beans or lentils. I cant afford to buy them. Another yard bison cheese now and then. It used to cost a 1000. 00. Now put out today its 10000. 00. And forget about me its just too expensive. Can you please scan everything slowly i cant spend more than 100000 so. Whats the total 54000. 00. There are plenty of goods in the shops but because of soaring inflation fuelled by the sanctions most people cant afford to buy them the government provide small cash subsidies to some people. Place help me with this will you thanks. Akram 17 year old son loves to play soccer but he had to quit so he could take part time jobs to pay his school face. Was. Lousy for your loss i thought its hard for young people to find work especially if youve got a College Degree a lot of those people are unemployed and the politicians have to do something so that we dont end up like that. Because. I had one chance and one time the west is trying to get us to take to the streets to protest against down government they want us to believe that the state is trying to keep us down and doesnt care about us they want us to rebel against the government. And push on with their plans havent worked and if we stick together they never will. That. Was. The. Government sponsored propaganda praises the countrys economic independence despite western sanctions. For 4 decades irans conservative islamic government has adopted policies that have isolated the country and raise tensions with the United States. Tatty in the hot bed yes the sanctions have had an impact but we can deal with it sean we share a border with 15 countries you can always get around an embargo. Sure there are cracks in the wall of sanctions the u. S. Is gradually losing International Support. Well just continue to focus on our Domestic Production capability. Since ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini came to power in 1979 the us has imposed sanctions on iran several times the 1st of these measures was ordered by president jimmy carter after University Students seized the u. S. Embassy in november 1979 and held 52 diplomats and civilian workers hostage. Who the united. You the hostages were held for 444 days until january 981 relations between irans new government and the United States could not have got off to a worst start. The u. S. Soon froze about 12000000000. 00 in iranian assets and american sanctions made it difficult for iran to buy food spare parts and medical products overseas in 1995 president clinton impose new sanctions and these were a new job by the Bush Administration. Washington accused iran of using the revolutionary guard corps to promote terrorism in the middle east the u. S. Said the guard supplied weapons to and training for hezbollah militants in lebanon and various Palestinian Resistance movements. President george w. Bush was also concerned about irans alleged efforts to build Nuclear Weapons. The United States of america will not permit the worlds most dangerous regimes to threaten us with the worlds most destructive weapons. In 2002 bush described iran as part of an international axis of evil in 2010 president barack obama announced new sanctions as iran continued to defy international demands to change course on its Nuclear Program similar calls came from the European Union and the u. N. Security council. But irans new president Mahmoud Ahmadinejads promised that the country would push ahead with its Nuclear Program. During the Bush Administration and certainly during the Obama Administration sanctions were intended to be leverage for diplomatic success that was the point that you were going to apply pressure so that you could