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and peace in myanmar will remain elusive. anchor: myanmar is not the only nation where raw materials feed conflict. wood, coal, oil and rare earths are key to our global economy. but this commodity-based wealth comes at a high price. devastated forests, toxic soils, devastated forests, toxic soils, polluted water, for many countries, raw materials are more of a curse than a blessing . any rewards they bring usually end up in the hands of a few. while the masses remain poor. in many countries conflicts rage over raw materials, and the profits from mining end up funding terror and prolonging wars. like in panjshir in northern afghanistan. conditions in the emerald mines there are tough. and only a few reap the benefits. for most, the precious stones bring only misery. emeralds from afghanistan are beautiful, valuable and in demand. but experts say the trade is funding terror and violence. these dealers in kabul are inspecting their latest delivery. it's worth several million euros. but is this business legal? >> yes, they come
and peace in myanmar will remain elusive. anchor: myanmar is not the only nation where raw materials feed conflict. wood, coal, oil and rare earths are key to our global economy. but this commodity-based wealth comes at a high price. devastated forests, toxic soils, devastated forests, toxic soils, polluted water, for many countries, raw materials are more of a curse than a blessing . any rewards they bring usually end up in the hands of a few. while the masses remain poor. in many countries...
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the overwhelming majority of people in myanmar are buddhists. rohingya muslims make up only a small minority overall. but in rakhine state, the region that borders bangladesh, they might be in the majority, if it weren't for the fact so many have fled. even before the latest violence, the rohingya of myanmar were denied the most basic rights. the right to vote, the freedom to travel, and access to decent education and health care. now, some have accused the burmese government of using the attacks by the rohingya militants as a pretext. a pretext for a vicious and indiscriminate crackdown against rohingya civilians. the bangladeshi authorities monitor what goes on on the other side of the border. and i've been told that from the beginning of august, so about three weeks before the violence started, they noticed an increase in military activity on the myanmar side. now, if that's true, that would suggest an element of preparation for the violence that followed. and this is the suggestion that we've heard corroborated by some of the witnesses we've
the overwhelming majority of people in myanmar are buddhists. rohingya muslims make up only a small minority overall. but in rakhine state, the region that borders bangladesh, they might be in the majority, if it weren't for the fact so many have fled. even before the latest violence, the rohingya of myanmar were denied the most basic rights. the right to vote, the freedom to travel, and access to decent education and health care. now, some have accused the burmese government of using the...
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pope francis is in myanmar for a three-day visit. he will meet with leader aung san suu kyi on tuesday to discuss the humanitarian crisis there. violence in myanmar has forced more than 600,000 rohingya muslims across the border into bangladesh. the pope may also meet with some of the rohingya refugees when he travels to bangladesh on thursday. >>> indonesia is urging residents within 10 kilometers of mount agung in bali to evacuate. it's already erupted several times over the weekend, and authorities warn a major eruption could happen any time now. the country has issued its highest alert, and will go live to meteorologist allison chinchar for more on the volcano in just a moment. >>> air strikes and shell having killed at least 57 people in two syrian towns that is according to the uk-based syrian observatory for human rights. it reports russian aircraft targeted an isis-held town de. >>> the islamist leader whose group clashed violently with pakistani security forces has all day off a week's long protest. and that comes after news
pope francis is in myanmar for a three-day visit. he will meet with leader aung san suu kyi on tuesday to discuss the humanitarian crisis there. violence in myanmar has forced more than 600,000 rohingya muslims across the border into bangladesh. the pope may also meet with some of the rohingya refugees when he travels to bangladesh on thursday. >>> indonesia is urging residents within 10 kilometers of mount agung in bali to evacuate. it's already erupted several times over the weekend,...
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the things that play into this conflict and other things in myanmar will ta ke and other things in myanmar will take a lot to sell. there is no national consensus about identity, religion, ethnic diversity, and finding strength in that diversity. that is going to take myanmar leaders a long time to forge that kind of inclusiveness. thank you very much. i apologise to interject. but we are out of time. adam cooper from yangon. thank you. space is filling up with junk — old bits of rocket, fragments of space crafts, even old satellites are all up there. and the amount of rubbish in space poses a threat to vital satellites which could be hit and damaged. now a british team is hoping to solve the problem by sending up a spacecraft in the hope of grabbing some of the space junk and bringing it back to earth. 0ur science correspondent rebecca morelle explains. trois, deux, un — lift off. blasting off, for decades we've been launching into space, but what goes up rarely comes down and space has become crowded with junk. the remove debris spacecraft could be the answer, the world's first attem
the things that play into this conflict and other things in myanmar will ta ke and other things in myanmar will take a lot to sell. there is no national consensus about identity, religion, ethnic diversity, and finding strength in that diversity. that is going to take myanmar leaders a long time to forge that kind of inclusiveness. thank you very much. i apologise to interject. but we are out of time. adam cooper from yangon. thank you. space is filling up with junk — old bits of rocket,...
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the overwhelming majority of people in myanmar are buddhists. rohingya muslims make up only a small minority overall. but in rakhine state, the region that borders bangladesh, they might be in the majority, if it weren't for the fact so many have fled. even before the latest violence, the rohingya of myanmar were denied the most basic rights. the right to vote, the freedom to travel, and access to decent education and health care. now, some have accused the burmese government of using the attacks by the rohingya militants as a pretext. a pretext for a vicious and indiscriminate crackdown against rohingya civilians. the bangladeshi authorities monitor what goes on on the other side of the border. and i've been told that from the beginning of august, so about three weeks before the violence started, they noticed an increase in military activity on the myanmar side. now, if that's true, that would suggest an element of preparation for the violence that followed. and this is the suggestion that we've heard corroborated by some of the witnesses we've
the overwhelming majority of people in myanmar are buddhists. rohingya muslims make up only a small minority overall. but in rakhine state, the region that borders bangladesh, they might be in the majority, if it weren't for the fact so many have fled. even before the latest violence, the rohingya of myanmar were denied the most basic rights. the right to vote, the freedom to travel, and access to decent education and health care. now, some have accused the burmese government of using the...
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still to come, the plight of myanmar's rohingya muslims. amnesty international says their persecution is tantamount to apartheid. we will be talking with a human rights expert from the european parliament about their plight. time now to talk about a megamerger which u.s. president donald trump wants stopped in its tracks. daniel: that's right. people say the concern is justified but that trump might have ulterior motives. the u.s. department of justice is suing to stop at&t's proposed acquisition of time warner. the suit sets up the biggest antitrust court clash in dades over the $85 billion tie up. the u.s. government says the merger of telecom and the content creator would harm competition resulting in higher costs for customers. reporter: it is no secret that u.s. president donald trump does not like cnn. in fact, he seems to relish lashing out at the broadcast company, which he calls fake news. his most famous attack may have been a retweeted gif of him pretending to wrestle its logo. that could become exhibit a in the antitrust battle
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it's a noble wish but in myanmar's current reality it seems it will take nothing short of a miracle to make it come true. so can the pontiff help bridge some of me and mars many deep divisions from the ongoing were john now by the correspondent who put that report together for us hardish boss in the pope is meeting with sausage cheney today a very important meeting what can we expect from. well one of the issues brian that they'll be talking about very very likely is of course the row he said there was a situation in northern rakhine stay with there were injured. but that's probably not the only thing that they owe that the pope will be bringing up there are many other issues to discuss for one there will be probably the issue of transformation he already brought that up in his meeting with the commander in chief of the armed forces here in myanmar yesterday. of course is a country that until recently has been under the rule of the military under a military dictatorship now it's opening up the civilian government that sense of g. is de facto heading just took office a year ago so that'
it's a noble wish but in myanmar's current reality it seems it will take nothing short of a miracle to make it come true. so can the pontiff help bridge some of me and mars many deep divisions from the ongoing were john now by the correspondent who put that report together for us hardish boss in the pope is meeting with sausage cheney today a very important meeting what can we expect from. well one of the issues brian that they'll be talking about very very likely is of course the row he said...
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martin bashir, bbc news, myanmar. here in the camps, many of the people we've spoken to have physical injuries which they say were sustained in the violence in myanmar. but aid workers are increasingly worried about the psychological impact of events, too. i've been following the journey through the camps of one young refugee family. waiting at the border in bangladesh, 600 refugees who've crossed from myanmar. is they're held here for two days before being allowed in. they're exhausted and anxious. among them we found 18—year—old rabbia and her two nieces nine—year—old umi, and four—year—old nour. they said they escaped after the army and local buddhists in myanmar attacked their village. rabia's parents were killed. the little girl's mother was also killed and they don't know what's happened to their father. they've been walking for 25 days. translation: people gave us food. ijust brought the two children. i didn't bring anything to cook with. she says she's determined to keep the children with her, alth
martin bashir, bbc news, myanmar. here in the camps, many of the people we've spoken to have physical injuries which they say were sustained in the violence in myanmar. but aid workers are increasingly worried about the psychological impact of events, too. i've been following the journey through the camps of one young refugee family. waiting at the border in bangladesh, 600 refugees who've crossed from myanmar. is they're held here for two days before being allowed in. they're exhausted and...
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so why was it so important to the pope to visit myanmar? >> first of all, pope francis believes very much in reaching out to the peripheries. remember, he is history's first pope from the developing world. i think he sees himself as a tribune for all of these often forgotten and neglected corners of the world. and then tightening the focus a bit, pope francis and the church in general have a great interest in asia. in many part of asia catholicism is growing. then of course francis is a great champion of the underdog. he likes to stand and speak even if sometimes in diplomatically indirect ways on behalf of suffering and persecuted populations. i think all of that was in the mix when he made the decision to accept this invitation. >> and, john, the united states and indeed the united nations have clearly stated that what is currently happening to the rohingya people in myanmar amounts to ethnic cleansing. so if the pope fails to mention the rohingya people directly, does that help or hinder their cause and their plight, do you think? >> wel
so why was it so important to the pope to visit myanmar? >> first of all, pope francis believes very much in reaching out to the peripheries. remember, he is history's first pope from the developing world. i think he sees himself as a tribune for all of these often forgotten and neglected corners of the world. and then tightening the focus a bit, pope francis and the church in general have a great interest in asia. in many part of asia catholicism is growing. then of course francis is a...
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and guest at the in myanmar. the time is 11 minutes past five. kensington palace has announced details of the wedding of prince harry and meghan markle. it will take place at st george's chapel at windsor castle next may, with the royal family paying for the wedding. the american actress, who is a protestant, will be baptised and confirmed before the ceremony and will become a british citizen. simonjones has the details. after the announcement, it is down to the business of planning the wedding, we already knew it was going to be in the spring, but now we have a month for the big day, if not a fan date, may. kensington palace has announced the venue, st george ‘s chapel within windsor castle. the royal family george ‘s chapel within windsor castle. the royalfamily will george ‘s chapel within windsor castle. the royal family will pay for raw core aspects of the wedding. it is where the aisle and countess of wessex were married. rich in history but with a sense of intimacy for heresy —— harry who is fifth in line to the throne. we are so
and guest at the in myanmar. the time is 11 minutes past five. kensington palace has announced details of the wedding of prince harry and meghan markle. it will take place at st george's chapel at windsor castle next may, with the royal family paying for the wedding. the american actress, who is a protestant, will be baptised and confirmed before the ceremony and will become a british citizen. simonjones has the details. after the announcement, it is down to the business of planning the...
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and bangladesh he's the first pontiff to visit myanmar. the government minister at the center of widespread anger in pakistan has resigned signaling a victory for protest leaders have called off the three week syrian by thousands of people in the capital islamabad the protestors accuse i need homemade blasphemy and funerals have been held in syria some of the people killed in russian and government days strikes over the weekend at least fifty five people were killed in russian strikes dogging i saw in the arizona countryside another twenty five people were killed in as strikes in the rebel held enclave of eastern guta. now to zimbabwe where the new president is embarking on his first week in charge and one of those first jobs is to announce his new cabinet the opposition is calling for deep rooted political change but it's not clear how far and i got. from the old guard let's speak to algeria andrew symonds in harare and a number of big announcements expected today are outside the court in harare tell us first about what we are likely to h
and bangladesh he's the first pontiff to visit myanmar. the government minister at the center of widespread anger in pakistan has resigned signaling a victory for protest leaders have called off the three week syrian by thousands of people in the capital islamabad the protestors accuse i need homemade blasphemy and funerals have been held in syria some of the people killed in russian and government days strikes over the weekend at least fifty five people were killed in russian strikes dogging i...
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martin bashir, bbc news, myanmar. while world leaders attempt in their way to find some resolution to this crisis, here on the ground conditions remain desperately sad. what is really needed is more food aid, clean water and proper shelter. with that from southern bangladesh, fiona, it is back to you. in the day's other news: prince harry will marry his fiancee meghan markle next may in st george's chapel, windsor castle. buckingham palace has released more details of the couple's wedding plans and say that ms markle will become a british citizen. as our royal correspondent nicholas witchell reports, the palace has also confirmed the royal family will cover the cost of the wedding and the reception. they have in the words of their spokesman been overwhelmed by the amount of the support they received from britain and other parts of the world of the news of their engagement, now, harry and megan are starting to organise for all aspects of the ceremony, according to officials. other members of the royal family have been
martin bashir, bbc news, myanmar. while world leaders attempt in their way to find some resolution to this crisis, here on the ground conditions remain desperately sad. what is really needed is more food aid, clean water and proper shelter. with that from southern bangladesh, fiona, it is back to you. in the day's other news: prince harry will marry his fiancee meghan markle next may in st george's chapel, windsor castle. buckingham palace has released more details of the couple's wedding plans...
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by myanmar's military. grief and anger in argentina, relatives of crew members react to a sound reported a the last known location that may have been an explosion. a prank or something more, we have the story coming up. sarah: welcome to the show. germany's social democrat leader martin schulz is consulting with senior leadership. the spd is under pressure to join a coalition to stop elections. he was pressed to reconsider the decision after the clash between angela merkel's conservatives and two other parties. for more let's cross over to thomas standing outside the social democrat headquarters in berlin. has anything been decided? correspondent: no. nothing has been decid. the socl democrats under martin schultz are discussing what path they should take. the are debating what he discussed with walter steinmeier . until now, social democrats have been reluctant to move from the position they announced after the election. they had a bad result and it ought the oth party to say they would not join a coalitio
by myanmar's military. grief and anger in argentina, relatives of crew members react to a sound reported a the last known location that may have been an explosion. a prank or something more, we have the story coming up. sarah: welcome to the show. germany's social democrat leader martin schulz is consulting with senior leadership. the spd is under pressure to join a coalition to stop elections. he was pressed to reconsider the decision after the clash between angela merkel's conservatives and...
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let's get more now on pope francis' trip to myanmar. in a speech earlier today the pope called for respect for all ethnic groups and for human rights — in what was seen as a reference to the plight of the country's rohingya muslims, but he did not mention them by name. translation: i would also like my visit to embrace the entire population of myanmar. to offer words of encouragement to all of those who are working to build a just, reconciled and inclusive social order. myanmar has been blessed with great natural beauty and resources. yet its greatest treasure it is people who have suffered greatly and continue to suffer. from civil conflict and facilities that have lasted all too long and created deep divisions. one of the journalists following pope francis on his visit to myanmar is the vatican correspondent at the catholic newspaper, the tablet — christopher lamb. hejoins me now on webcam from yangon. thank you for being with us. had you picked up a sense from vatican officials who you have been speaking to them that they're conc
let's get more now on pope francis' trip to myanmar. in a speech earlier today the pope called for respect for all ethnic groups and for human rights — in what was seen as a reference to the plight of the country's rohingya muslims, but he did not mention them by name. translation: i would also like my visit to embrace the entire population of myanmar. to offer words of encouragement to all of those who are working to build a just, reconciled and inclusive social order. myanmar has been...
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on his pope francis travels to myanmar aid agencies say they're concerned about the safety of range of muslims the set to return under an agreement reached earlier this week many of the refugees don't want to go back. home. i'm on i was on a welcome to the program of germany. post-election deadlock may be nearing an end with signs another grand coalition could be in the works chancellor angela merkel has been meeting with leaders of her c.d.u. party in berlin to discuss their options after coalition talks with the greens and the pro-business f.t.p. collapsed she says a new decision must be made quickly and is expected to call on the second largest party the social democrats to form a new grand coalition that's something the s.p.d. has repeatedly ruled us angular merkle c.d.u. party aims to create a sense of urgency as a new grand coalition begins to look more likely what they don't want is to try to govern without a majority. i am skeptical about a minority government germany is a big player in european politics we need to show stability. of the city use parliamentary friction chairman
on his pope francis travels to myanmar aid agencies say they're concerned about the safety of range of muslims the set to return under an agreement reached earlier this week many of the refugees don't want to go back. home. i'm on i was on a welcome to the program of germany. post-election deadlock may be nearing an end with signs another grand coalition could be in the works chancellor angela merkel has been meeting with leaders of her c.d.u. party in berlin to discuss their options after...
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the burmese government doesn't regard the rohingya muslims as citizens of myanmar. stuck in the camps in bangladesh without official status, it will be hard for them to return home even if they felt it was safe to do so. the united nations has called this ethnic cleansing. 0thers has called this ethnic cleansing. others prefer the term genocide. by by whatever name you call it, the massacre at tula toli was a monstrous crime. a crime that burmese authorities are not investigating. every evening on the border, more people try to cross from myanmar to safety in bangladesh. new arrivals say their villages are still being burned, that there are still being traced and terrorised from their homes. we asked the burmese government for a response to the evidence of a massacre at tula toli, they never got back to us. for now the violence continues with impunity. if it goes on like this there won't be many rohingya left in myanmar, and perhaps that's exactly what the burmese government wants. hello, there. it's going to be cold this weekend, that's for sure, but many places wi
the burmese government doesn't regard the rohingya muslims as citizens of myanmar. stuck in the camps in bangladesh without official status, it will be hard for them to return home even if they felt it was safe to do so. the united nations has called this ethnic cleansing. 0thers has called this ethnic cleansing. others prefer the term genocide. by by whatever name you call it, the massacre at tula toli was a monstrous crime. a crime that burmese authorities are not investigating. every evening...
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pope francis is here in myanmar and his visit couldn't come at a more crucial time in more than six hundred thousand muslim or hinge i have fled the country to escape from what many are calling ethnic cleansing well the pope find the right words to address their plight without deepening the religious and ethnic divides that are tearing me and mark parts for full coverage of the pope's visit join us here on d w news. i'm a mother like two billion other mothers around the world i have one wish the best for my child. in a society in which breastfeeding is often frowned upon and odds will for me to abound with profits is more important than mine babies will be how do i know how to make the right decisions mostly busy listening to you know all these interesting blogs are the key attritional of the consumer electronics listen to him. mills starting december ninth on d w. you. feel. this is the news live from berlin what will pope francis say when he meets with the leader of men mark the pope is having to tread carefully because his visit as a country comes amidst violent persecution of its muslim
pope francis is here in myanmar and his visit couldn't come at a more crucial time in more than six hundred thousand muslim or hinge i have fled the country to escape from what many are calling ethnic cleansing well the pope find the right words to address their plight without deepening the religious and ethnic divides that are tearing me and mark parts for full coverage of the pope's visit join us here on d w news. i'm a mother like two billion other mothers around the world i have one wish...
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military, by the myanmar government, and also by some parts of the population in myanmar. so that's why they wanted him to use that term. now on the other hand, even the cardinal here in myanmar cautioned the pope. he said, don't use this word because it will -- it is a very sensitive issue and a lot of emotions are tied to it, and it will deepen the divide between the religious groups and it will make that reconciliation of the religious groups even harder. so in the end it was the pope's decisions to make. he decided not to use the term rohingya, maybe because he thought it would do more harm than good. brent: that was our bastian hartig reporting from myanmar. here are some of the other stories that are making headlines around the world. authorities on the indonesian island of bali have renewed their calls for residents to leave the area amid fears that eruptions from a volcano could become more violent. mount agung has been shooting massive columns of smoke four kilometers into the sky. thousands of travelers are stranded after ash forces authorities to close the airpo
military, by the myanmar government, and also by some parts of the population in myanmar. so that's why they wanted him to use that term. now on the other hand, even the cardinal here in myanmar cautioned the pope. he said, don't use this word because it will -- it is a very sensitive issue and a lot of emotions are tied to it, and it will deepen the divide between the religious groups and it will make that reconciliation of the religious groups even harder. so in the end it was the pope's...
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who have fled myanmar in recent months. the bangladeshi authorities say displaced people could return within months but aid agencies say their safety must be guaranteed. reeta chakra barti reports from cox's bazar in bangladesh. a mass of humanity has made its home here, a city made up entirely of people who fled. they arrived with stories of being shot at and raped, and their children being killed. would they, could they, return to myanmar? translation: we won't go back. we were brutally tortured. young men were put in prison and houses were set on fire. rashida haq and her husband lost a son when they escaped. here, at his grave, rashida breaks down. we saw her with her son, azizul, two months ago. the 15—year—old had trodden on a landmine laid in myanmar at the border where they crossed to bangladesh. two days after these pictures were filmed, azizul died. then, she told us, she couldn't bear even to say the word myanmar. here in the cramped shelter she shares with her husband and six otherfamily members, rashida say
who have fled myanmar in recent months. the bangladeshi authorities say displaced people could return within months but aid agencies say their safety must be guaranteed. reeta chakra barti reports from cox's bazar in bangladesh. a mass of humanity has made its home here, a city made up entirely of people who fled. they arrived with stories of being shot at and raped, and their children being killed. would they, could they, return to myanmar? translation: we won't go back. we were brutally...
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i don't trust the myanmar government they're always like this. this is my second time leaving home and my husband has left three times. they live in a massive refugee camp but despite the appalling conditions some say they'll only return home if myanmar meets their demands. if they stop harassing us. and if we can live free like the buddhists or the other ethnic minorities or. children should also get government jobs just like the others. for months now the un has been calling manned mars treatment of the ethnic cleansing on wednesday washington finally followed suit the organization human rights watch has welcomed that decision. the big question now is what is the u.s. going to do about it what they should do is have targeted sanctions military commanders that were in charge of the. people. in the command of the military but in myanmar there's still lots of support for the military and its actions and a little love for the. many in the majority buddhist nation view them as illegal immigrants now there are facing a return to myanmar with no clear
i don't trust the myanmar government they're always like this. this is my second time leaving home and my husband has left three times. they live in a massive refugee camp but despite the appalling conditions some say they'll only return home if myanmar meets their demands. if they stop harassing us. and if we can live free like the buddhists or the other ethnic minorities or. children should also get government jobs just like the others. for months now the un has been calling manned mars...
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the today foreign ministers meeting wrapping up on tuesday here in myanmar and there are some developments when it comes to the range issue they were really kind of carried out on the sidelines of this meeting and one particularly coming from the foreign minister of china he said that they would like to play a constructive role in dealing with the range issue they said they've come up with a three point plan to help push this forward the first as a cease fire in right kind state and also the second that they say that there should be a repatriation of some of those refugees in bangladesh back to work and stay here in myanmar and third there should be a long term plan to make sure that there's no conflict down the line now it's unsung suchi the leader of myanmar on monday during this meeting she said that a lot of the world's problems right now she didn't specify this to were kind situation here a lot of the world's problems can be tied to illegal immigrants she said that about tensions she said that about conflict again didn't specifically mention here and what's going on there was also som
the today foreign ministers meeting wrapping up on tuesday here in myanmar and there are some developments when it comes to the range issue they were really kind of carried out on the sidelines of this meeting and one particularly coming from the foreign minister of china he said that they would like to play a constructive role in dealing with the range issue they said they've come up with a three point plan to help push this forward the first as a cease fire in right kind state and also the...
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nothing yet and quite honestly we're not expecting anything to come out from the government here in myanmar that is because you know we've seen these countless reports human rights organizations issuing reports specifically about what's been happening with the right hinge a flow of refugees over six hundred thousand fleeing into bangladesh over the last couple of months they haven't responded to those and in previous reports like we see now with this and this international port detailing the living conditions the situation for the ranger looking back a couple of years they haven't really looked at those either or commented on those either i should say and what so we're not expecting that you know there's a meeting going on in myanmar right now with fifty plus foreign ministers from asia and from europe you know it's been discussed on the sidelines it'll be interesting as a press conference today is the final day of that they'll be a press conference in a couple hours time kind of wrapping up the meeting you know the issue might be brought up but don't expect range as a term to come out of a
nothing yet and quite honestly we're not expecting anything to come out from the government here in myanmar that is because you know we've seen these countless reports human rights organizations issuing reports specifically about what's been happening with the right hinge a flow of refugees over six hundred thousand fleeing into bangladesh over the last couple of months they haven't responded to those and in previous reports like we see now with this and this international port detailing the...
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first the numbers: myanmar is a country of 55 million people. although ethnically divided, the buddhist religion provides some form of unifying identity to the bulk of the population — 88% or so. muslims are a small minority. in 2015, there were about a million rohingya muslims, a mere 2% of the mynamar population. but in rakhine province itself — or arakan as it is also known — if the rohingya were all allowed back, they'd probably be the majority. the history of ethnic tension between rakhine buddhists and rohingya muslims goes back centuries, not improved, by the way, by british colonial rule. scenes as appalling as any refugee crisis i've ever witnessed. in the post—war era, with myanmar independent, there have been sporadic outbreaks of trouble. rohingyas have often aspired to secede from myanmar, but separation is an idea that was greeted with virulent hostility by the country's numerous military rulers. they stripped the rohingya of citizenship in 1982 making them stateless. the latest trouble dates back to august 25. a rohingya g
first the numbers: myanmar is a country of 55 million people. although ethnically divided, the buddhist religion provides some form of unifying identity to the bulk of the population — 88% or so. muslims are a small minority. in 2015, there were about a million rohingya muslims, a mere 2% of the mynamar population. but in rakhine province itself — or arakan as it is also known — if the rohingya were all allowed back, they'd probably be the majority. the history of ethnic tension between...
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he will also be meeting with the head of myanmar's military. that's going to be a crucial meeting because it is said that the power sheer in the hands of the military, not necessarily aung san suu kyi. so a last-minute visit for the pope's agenda is a thursday meeting with the senior general of myanmar's military. and that will be an important face-to-face between the pope and the general. rosemary? >> indeed. and delia, there are so many restrictions for pope visiting myanmar. but he is a man, and we know that he pushes boundaries. how far might he push those boundaries on this papal visit? >> rosemary, i wouldn't expect it. i think that he is a very savvy diplomat, the you want. he has been in a lot of situations where you have opposition, and you've got two people sitting down at the table, trying to work things out. he see not coming and representing anybody's special interests. he is comes as a neutral third party. and i expect for his language and his whole attitude to be one of openness to both sides. certainly to the host country as wel
he will also be meeting with the head of myanmar's military. that's going to be a crucial meeting because it is said that the power sheer in the hands of the military, not necessarily aung san suu kyi. so a last-minute visit for the pope's agenda is a thursday meeting with the senior general of myanmar's military. and that will be an important face-to-face between the pope and the general. rosemary? >> indeed. and delia, there are so many restrictions for pope visiting myanmar. but he is...
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martin bashir, bbc news, myanmar. jane: as you just heard, since august, more than 620,000 rohingyas has been driven out of their homes. the surge of people crossing the border into neighboring bangladesh has created a humanitarian crisis. the bbc reports from one of the refugee camps. reporter: waiting at the border in bangladesh, 600 refugees who crossed from myanmar, they are held for two days before being allowed in. they are exhausted and anxious. among them, we found an 18-year-old and her 2 nieces, a nine-year-old and four-year-old. they said they escaped after the army and local buddhists in myanmar attacked their village. her parents were killed -- her mother was killed, and the little girls' mother was also killed and they don't know what happened to their father. they've been walking for 25 days. >> people give us food. i didn't bring anything to cook with. reporter: she says she's determined to keep the children with her, although it may be difficult. a week later, we find them in the u.n. transit camp whe
martin bashir, bbc news, myanmar. jane: as you just heard, since august, more than 620,000 rohingyas has been driven out of their homes. the surge of people crossing the border into neighboring bangladesh has created a humanitarian crisis. the bbc reports from one of the refugee camps. reporter: waiting at the border in bangladesh, 600 refugees who crossed from myanmar, they are held for two days before being allowed in. they are exhausted and anxious. among them, we found an 18-year-old and...
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they're 600 refugees who've crossed from myanmar. they‘ re held 600 refugees who've crossed from myanmar. they're held here for two days before being allowed in. they're exhausted days before being allowed in. they‘ re exhausted and days before being allowed in. they're exhausted and anxious. among them we found 18—year—old rabia and her two nieces, one is nine years old and the other four years old. they said they escaped after the army and local buddhists attacked their village. her parents were killed. the little girls' mother was also killed. they don't know what's happened to their father. they've been walking for 25 days. translation: people gave us food. i just brought the two children. i didn't bring anything to cook with. she says she's determined to keep the children with her although it may be difficult. a week later, we find them in the un transit camp where vulnerable people are looked after. umi has left to get the food rations. hello. how are they getting on? this is where you live. you don't have much, do you?
they're 600 refugees who've crossed from myanmar. they‘ re held 600 refugees who've crossed from myanmar. they're held here for two days before being allowed in. they're exhausted days before being allowed in. they‘ re exhausted and days before being allowed in. they're exhausted and anxious. among them we found 18—year—old rabia and her two nieces, one is nine years old and the other four years old. they said they escaped after the army and local buddhists attacked their village. her...
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many rohingyas have left and come to bangladesh and myanmar was unwilling to ta ke bangladesh and myanmar was unwilling to take them back. bangladesh would like to see the repatriation as early as possible. but as far as we understand and history is concerned it will take a long time to complete the repatriation process, even if it happens at all. still to come: lighting up the night. why scientists say that lighting is having a serious impact on our environment and our health. the european commission has said that the uk can no longer host the european capital of culture in 2023 because of brexit. it says it is only opened to countries in or applying to be in the european union, the european free trade area or the european economic area. rosie millard was to be one of the judges at that event. it just seems like at that event. itjust seems like the eu are throwing toys out of a rather large european shaped pram, frankly. saying, well if you don't want to be pa rt saying, well if you don't want to be part of us you can't have one of our lovely play things. which is the capital of culture.
many rohingyas have left and come to bangladesh and myanmar was unwilling to ta ke bangladesh and myanmar was unwilling to take them back. bangladesh would like to see the repatriation as early as possible. but as far as we understand and history is concerned it will take a long time to complete the repatriation process, even if it happens at all. still to come: lighting up the night. why scientists say that lighting is having a serious impact on our environment and our health. the european...
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who have fled a legit atrocities at the hands of the myanmar army the un has called ethnic cleansing but yangon says it was forced to act after a series of islamist attacks for a pope known for his support of refugees the trip promises to be a diplomatic minefield. yet gone is pulling out all the stops for the pope's first ever visit to myanmar but it's a buddhist majority nation only some four percent of people here call themselves christians and they do so despite considerable resistance myanmar's military and radical buddhists consider many of the country's religious minorities to be foreigners now many christians are hoping the pope's visit will help change that perception yeah i will be very happy if i can see the pope that's why i've traveled here. i think the pope could lead us to peace or gives advice about dealing with these religious tensions. but pope francis must tread carefully in myanmar the fate of the country's ranges a muslim minority group has been overshadowing his visit and authorities in myanmar are concerned that the outspoken catholic leader could draw more int
who have fled a legit atrocities at the hands of the myanmar army the un has called ethnic cleansing but yangon says it was forced to act after a series of islamist attacks for a pope known for his support of refugees the trip promises to be a diplomatic minefield. yet gone is pulling out all the stops for the pope's first ever visit to myanmar but it's a buddhist majority nation only some four percent of people here call themselves christians and they do so despite considerable resistance...
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myanmar and bangladesh. for almost three weeks now some of the most privileged members of saudi society have been held in the ritz cartlon hotel in riyadh, and interrogated on the orders of the crown prince. muhammed bin salman has presented the arrests as a crackdown against corruption, though it would also seem to consolidate his position as the most powerful man in the kingdom. very few have been allowed into the hotel—turned prison, but our international correspondent lyse doucet was given rare access. we drive in under police escort, just past midnight. no—one enters here now without official permission. the world's most talked about hotel. riyadh's most palatial, most prestigious, now a gilded prison. i'm taken in by saudi officials and told, don't film faces, don't record conversations. here in the early hours of the morning, there are still people in the lobby drinking coffee as you'd find in any of the five star hotels here in the capital. most of the people who have now been forced to stay here
myanmar and bangladesh. for almost three weeks now some of the most privileged members of saudi society have been held in the ritz cartlon hotel in riyadh, and interrogated on the orders of the crown prince. muhammed bin salman has presented the arrests as a crackdown against corruption, though it would also seem to consolidate his position as the most powerful man in the kingdom. very few have been allowed into the hotel—turned prison, but our international correspondent lyse doucet was...
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bangladesh has signed a deal with myanmar to return hundreds of thousands of rohingya muslims who fled a recent army crackdown. it's expected that displaced people could begin to return within two months. well, that's the theory, anyway. but given what we've heard about what the rohingya were escaping from, is it really possible to think of people returning to myanmar — a country that had stripped them of citizenship back in the 1980s? ethnic de—cleansing? is this a way forward? bangladesh and myanmar say they are working on the details, but this will matter for hundreds of thousands of people. james clayton worked with gabriel gatehouse on the last film and now reports on this new plan. this drone footage almost doesn't seem real, the sheer size of the refugee camp is bewildering. it is a hodge podge of narrow streets and terraced shacks. there are close to a million people here, it is not a camp, it is a city. last week, newsnight aired a film showing the unimaginable levels of violence inflicted on the rohingya. months after the attacks they were still crossing the border. and y
bangladesh has signed a deal with myanmar to return hundreds of thousands of rohingya muslims who fled a recent army crackdown. it's expected that displaced people could begin to return within two months. well, that's the theory, anyway. but given what we've heard about what the rohingya were escaping from, is it really possible to think of people returning to myanmar — a country that had stripped them of citizenship back in the 1980s? ethnic de—cleansing? is this a way forward? bangladesh...
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pope francis is on a visit to myanmar, a country accused of ethnic cleansing. so how will he address the plight of the rohingya muslims? i'm kasia madera in london. also in the programme: indonesia braces itself for the fury of mount agung. this is the volcano live from bali. it could erupt at any moment, as authorities race to move everyone to safety. and it's on — britain prepares for a royal wedding in the spring, as prince harry and the american actress meghan markle announce their engagement. glad you tojoin us. glad you to join us. it's glad you tojoin us. it's 9am in singapore, 1am in the morning in london, and 7am in cox's bazaar, bangladesh, where more than 600,000 rohingya muslims have now fled from their homes over the border from myanmar because of violence. but for many, it has not been the escape to safety they had hoped for. they are extremely vulnerable. many have no possessions, and some are becoming victims of sexual explication. reeta chakrabarti is in bangladesh, and has sent this report, which you may find distressing. this is cox's bazar
pope francis is on a visit to myanmar, a country accused of ethnic cleansing. so how will he address the plight of the rohingya muslims? i'm kasia madera in london. also in the programme: indonesia braces itself for the fury of mount agung. this is the volcano live from bali. it could erupt at any moment, as authorities race to move everyone to safety. and it's on — britain prepares for a royal wedding in the spring, as prince harry and the american actress meghan markle announce their...
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pope francis arrives in myanmar — the first papal visit to a country accused of the ethnic cleansing of rohingya muslims. the bbc speaks to young rohingya girls who've now become victims of sexual exploitation as refugees in bangladesh. and more than 100,000 people near mount agung in bali are ordered to evacuate. this is the volcano right now — it could erupt at any moment. hello to you. britain is bracing itself for another royal wedding. prince harry is to marry the american actress and campaigner, meghan markle, in the spring. seems he proposed to his girlfriend of 18 months over a roast chicken dinner earlier this month. word from buckingham palace is that the queen and duke of edinburgh are "delighted for the couple" and wish them every happiness. this report from our royal correspondent nicholas witchell. finally, it's official — they are engaged to be married. prince harry, fifth in line to the british throne, and meghan markle, an american, an actress, a divorcee and, as she has put it herself, a woman who is proud of her mixed—race heritage. seldom can a royal wedding
pope francis arrives in myanmar — the first papal visit to a country accused of the ethnic cleansing of rohingya muslims. the bbc speaks to young rohingya girls who've now become victims of sexual exploitation as refugees in bangladesh. and more than 100,000 people near mount agung in bali are ordered to evacuate. this is the volcano right now — it could erupt at any moment. hello to you. britain is bracing itself for another royal wedding. prince harry is to marry the american actress and...
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depending on who you ask the rabindra people in myanmar are facing ethnic cleansing genocide or simply a complicated situation man mars government has exonerated itself and says accusations against the military are completely false many worldwide disagree canada's prime minister justin trudeau calls the plight of the real him a tremendous concern the u.s. secretary of state rex tillerson has also visited me and more here's what he said. we waited years to get of this right. over six hundred thousand or in your book with the with both there were the children that it was the. love of all that were related to the early disability and it is it is difficult when you're sitting halfway around the world to see the images for the reading you gave me but it isn't enough or would you rather do something as i say every all these there or whether they should build or other the whole world is there all of the people who care about what's happening over here they care about it was read to you that they're here you know care about me or they're looking for some way till. the rabindra and myanmar have
depending on who you ask the rabindra people in myanmar are facing ethnic cleansing genocide or simply a complicated situation man mars government has exonerated itself and says accusations against the military are completely false many worldwide disagree canada's prime minister justin trudeau calls the plight of the real him a tremendous concern the u.s. secretary of state rex tillerson has also visited me and more here's what he said. we waited years to get of this right. over six hundred...
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officials in myanmar have warned that if he uses the term, violent protests may result. the bbc‘sjonathan head reports from yangon. the passengers from myitkyina clank into yangon, after a journey that has lasted 28 hours. these are roman catholics from the ethnic kachin minority. they have come for a once—in—a—lifetime opportunity to see the pope. the congregation here at st antony‘s church, mainly used by the tamil community, has suddenly swollen, the hymns lifted by extra voices. bawk san is 19, a kachin student from myitkyina on herfirst ever visit to yangon. translation: i never imagined that he would come to my country. you can see hundreds and thousands of people here, who have travelled for days by train. i never thought i would ever be in yangon. now, iam here. just look at me and all these people. this is already a sign of change for the better. i am so excited. this is a big moment for myanmar‘s small population of roman catholics, but a risky one for pope francis, in a country which has generated the largest refugee crisis this region has seen in
officials in myanmar have warned that if he uses the term, violent protests may result. the bbc‘sjonathan head reports from yangon. the passengers from myitkyina clank into yangon, after a journey that has lasted 28 hours. these are roman catholics from the ethnic kachin minority. they have come for a once—in—a—lifetime opportunity to see the pope. the congregation here at st antony‘s church, mainly used by the tamil community, has suddenly swollen, the hymns lifted by extra voices....
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and our citizenship or showing that they actually lived in myanmar that is going to be a very big issue when it comes to repatriating some of those refugees who fled to cox bazaar over there in bangladesh so that is going to be a very sticky issue if you will the foreign minister from bangladesh here for that meeting he's going to stay on for a couple more days we're hearing so that is going to be the focus here in myanmar moving forward out of this foreign ministers meeting but you know let's see what happens out of the meeting if there is any really kind of definitive mention of this again as you mentioned on the sidelines there were discussions there was actually some hopeful comments coming out from european nations saying that they had discussions with on song suit and they were hopeful that things were going to be moving forward again particularly when it comes to repatriating some of those six hundred thousand plus for him to refugees who fled to bangladesh all right thank you very much indeed for that scott hyla live that in me amar itself let's go to the other side of the bulle
and our citizenship or showing that they actually lived in myanmar that is going to be a very big issue when it comes to repatriating some of those refugees who fled to cox bazaar over there in bangladesh so that is going to be a very sticky issue if you will the foreign minister from bangladesh here for that meeting he's going to stay on for a couple more days we're hearing so that is going to be the focus here in myanmar moving forward out of this foreign ministers meeting but you know let's...
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who was going to give us reaction to the pope's speech earlier in naypyidaw the capital of myanmar as he visits a country he's also expected to travel to bangladesh in the coming days pope francis now let's move on and we were talking about the french president earlier calling on europe and africa to increase corporation to crack down on groups that are trafficking illegal migrants emmanuel mccoy as we said is in book enough and so as part of a three day cut three country rather africa tour and a major issue during this visit as we mentioned with our correspondent will be the refugees and migrants that are being held as slaves in libya according to various reports france's asked for a un security council meeting on the issue of slavery in libya on when see that happen later today let's speak some more about this now to leonard doyle who is a spokesperson for the international organization for migration joins us live from geneva thank you so much for being with us so the issue is being brought in front of the united nations later today the issue of slavery in libya first of all just ho
who was going to give us reaction to the pope's speech earlier in naypyidaw the capital of myanmar as he visits a country he's also expected to travel to bangladesh in the coming days pope francis now let's move on and we were talking about the french president earlier calling on europe and africa to increase corporation to crack down on groups that are trafficking illegal migrants emmanuel mccoy as we said is in book enough and so as part of a three day cut three country rather africa tour and...
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boskin hearties but first he sent us this report on the hopes of many of the people in myanmar right now. church courtyards and yang gone are bursting at the seams this week. hundreds of thousands of believers have flocked from all four corners of the country wanting to see the pope and many of them are young. to resupply and i was part of a catholic youth group from pitchin state in the north of me and mark. a region that's been plagued by a war between the military and ethnic rebel armies one third of the population there is christian. for teresa and most of the others in the group it's their first ever trip to the big city so they're eager to set out and explore. most of all they want to experience the pope. they hope to return home with the courage to make their country a better place but are you this is about tomorrow in our area there is civil war there is no place and i don't want the approval of president we are here to receive the pope's message of peace and to pray together the job or not i need ten years that i will know and that's important i hope that can bring us peace
boskin hearties but first he sent us this report on the hopes of many of the people in myanmar right now. church courtyards and yang gone are bursting at the seams this week. hundreds of thousands of believers have flocked from all four corners of the country wanting to see the pope and many of them are young. to resupply and i was part of a catholic youth group from pitchin state in the north of me and mark. a region that's been plagued by a war between the military and ethnic rebel armies one...
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and bangladesh is the first pontiff to visit myanmar. my pictures from indonesia all the volcano on bali island as you can see it's rumbling and spewing smoke scientists say they could be a major eruption at any moment officials have ordered more evacuations affecting about one hundred thousand people and in pakistan the government minister the center of widespread anger has resigned signaling a victory for protest leaders have called off the three week sit in by thousands of people in the capital islamabad the protesters accused of blasphemy. not a turkey where the deputy prime minister. has accused the u.s. of exploiting the trial of any rainy and turkish gold trader raises a rob will face court in new york on monday accused of helping turkey to evade sanctions against iran charges have also been brought against a turkish banker and a former turkish minister let's speak to our correspondent in istanbul. see him tell us for us who raises a rod is and what the take this government is saying about the shiny new york. colliers followers ar
and bangladesh is the first pontiff to visit myanmar. my pictures from indonesia all the volcano on bali island as you can see it's rumbling and spewing smoke scientists say they could be a major eruption at any moment officials have ordered more evacuations affecting about one hundred thousand people and in pakistan the government minister the center of widespread anger has resigned signaling a victory for protest leaders have called off the three week sit in by thousands of people in the...
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and they can't go back to myanmar. despite all the evidence of atrocities, early this week, the myanmar government issued a report that exonerated its army from any blame. justin rowlatt, bbc news, bangladesh. a little earlier, i spoke to an expert from the brookings institute who has also written a book about promoting peace in myanmar. she explained why the timing of the us secretary of state's announcement was important. the first thing to point out is that rex tillerson's call for an investigation is a significant one. particularly because it comes in the wa ke particularly because it comes in the wake of a military reportjust two days ago, where the myanmar military acted asjudge days ago, where the myanmar military acted as judge and jury and exonerated itself and clear of any blame for the extrajudicial killings, the torture, rape, arson, and losing that has happened in myanmar villages. —— looting that has happened in rohingya villages. i think what he did highlight was the repercussions if the military gov
and they can't go back to myanmar. despite all the evidence of atrocities, early this week, the myanmar government issued a report that exonerated its army from any blame. justin rowlatt, bbc news, bangladesh. a little earlier, i spoke to an expert from the brookings institute who has also written a book about promoting peace in myanmar. she explained why the timing of the us secretary of state's announcement was important. the first thing to point out is that rex tillerson's call for an...
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particularly because it comes in the wake of a myanmar military reportjust two days ago, where the myanmar military acted as judge and jury and declared itself exonerated and clear of any blame for the extrajudicial killings — the torture, rape, arson, and looting that has happened in rohingya villages. i'm not sure that the objective of his trip was entirely to shape — to shape the military — the military government overnight. i think what he did highlight was the repercussions if the military government continued to — sorry, if the military continued to ignore calls from the international community to stop — uh, to stop flagrant human rights abuses against the rohingya community. in this respect, he did highlight the fact that he was open to targeted sanctions against individuals and the military who were found responsible for acts considered unacceptable by the united states government. news just newsjust in. the painting by leonardo da vinci has sold for a record making $400 million in new york. this is the moment. the 500—year—old masterpiece went under the hammer at chr
particularly because it comes in the wake of a myanmar military reportjust two days ago, where the myanmar military acted as judge and jury and declared itself exonerated and clear of any blame for the extrajudicial killings — the torture, rape, arson, and looting that has happened in rohingya villages. i'm not sure that the objective of his trip was entirely to shape — to shape the military — the military government overnight. i think what he did highlight was the repercussions if the...