where technology meets humanity only on al jazeera america i.s.i.l. on the advance. fighters retake a city near anbar province, after days of fierce battles. hello, welcome to al jazeera, live from doha. i'm darren jordon. also coming up, mexican police find a mass grave close to where 43 student went missing last week. hoping for a second term, dilma rousseff appeals to voters ahead of the brazilian lcksz. >> in 700 meters, enter the

overpass. the ever-changing face of the overpass. how south african history is hoping to change. the battle against fighters from the islamic state of iraq and levant continues on several fronts in iraq and syria. i.s.i.l. made several advances in the last 24 hours. in iraq they have taken control of the city of cab eetha, in anbar province, and in a found in southern tikrit, there has been fighting between the iraqi army and i.s.i.l. fighters. on the turkish syrian border, a fight between kurdish forces and i.s.i.l. for the strategic town of kobani continues. imran khan is there for us. what can you tell us about the advance of i.s.i.l. near ramadi? >> this has been going on for a week. it began when coalition forces hit the i.s.i.l. bases.

it dispersed the fighters. this was not the effect the coalition air strikes would have wanted or intended. they pushed out the i.s.i.l. fighters away from the bases and what they have done is gone into a number of towns. haditha and other, and are entrenched. the tactic is to get to that place where there are civilians. what happened over the last few days is iraqi army and pro-sunni government troops surrounding the towns, but because the fear of civilian casualties, they have not gone in. effectively i.s.i.l. is hiding within civilian population, because they have been forced out. the problem is what to do when you have them surrounded. shelling, air support and kun fire, keeping it within the

town. it appears difficult. >> thank you. >> the muslim world is celebrating the holiday of eid, there's little celebration. we have report from a refugee camp in erbil. >> this is a celebration for young and old. it's especially enjoyed by children. the holiday is a time for presents and new clothes. this man says his children are happy. they think they are on a trip. he has not been able to tell them the truth. they lost everything when they ran away from advancing fighters. now they are one of the 250 families living in the refugee camp in erbil. >> translation: back home we are worldly people. look how we are living here. it's undignified but we haven't choice. >> he has set up a store here, much to his regret.

the champ is likely to become a permanent home. >> the city is one of the oldest in the world. it has seen waves of migration. thousands of people are coming here looking for protection. a truckload of meat arrived in the camp, a gift from a wealthy emmer arty, a chance for a family to enjoy a meal. >> the camp has gone quiet. most are inside the tents, and we'll go inside and see what they are preparing. thank you so much. >> translation: we need protection. we need to get rid of the terrorists. our conditions will drastically improve when we get home. >> children blow up balloons to decorate the tent. parties are not in a party mood. the stress of the situation is weighing on their shoulders, as well as the burning question -

when will they be able to return home. >> mass grease have been discovered in southern mexico, close to where 43 students went missing last week. they were last seen forced into police vans during a protest to support teachers rights. 22 officers have been arrested in connection with the disappearances. >> we are here in the state capital, it's a poor state, and the knor of the state and -- governor of the state and the leading prosecutor held a press conference in which they say they are sending remains to the mass grave to see if they can do d.n.a. testing and other studies to see if they are the 43 students missing more than a week. we don't have official confirmation that these are the remains of the students, but the graves, found outside the town, are are short distance from

where the students were taken about eight days ago. parents of the students have been pushing for a week for state and federal officials to get involved and show interest. it took several days to get the governor to speak to them. when he did he blamed the mayor who fled the town, and he's under indictment and suspicion for taking part in the abduction of the 43 students. at this time, social media in mexico, some of the other outlets are reporting that these are the students. we do not have official confirmation. all we know is the 43 students have not been seen in a week, and there's a mass grave a short distance from where they were taken. since the discovery of the bodies, students attacked a state building with molotov cocktails. camilla in new mexico is a research professor of human

rights and says killings and beheadaches are commonplace, despite a promise by the president to take into account action. >> i think it's time for much of the international media, and certainly for analysts around the world, to rethink that picture they had been painting of the penn yen netto administration, which took over in september 2012 as supposedly returning to a different page. towards a different stage in mexican history. these two incidents together, which involve the military, local and other security forces in this case, in the region of gurr aero point to the fact that very little -- gurr aero point to the fact that little changing pennian eto, that essentially it's more of the same, and unfortunately that the scenario in terms of human rights in mexico has begun to unravel.

many of the protesters in hong kong left the streets following the issuing of a deadline on monday morning. the governor warned protesters that it would not be tolerated. sunday's calm followed a second day of violence where police used pep ever spray to -- pepper spray to break up the crowds. >> reporter: put up your umbrella and stand together. a song written for the protesters, and sung to the thousands gathered in the admiralty district. >> i came here to let the protesters another that there are many citizens supporting them, and they are not alone. >> we are very stable, to make focus our objective of this movement. >> the scenes are reminiscent of when the mass protests started earlier this week. things are calm, and you get the

sense that people are settling in despite warnings that people clear the road. the leaders of the three main protest groups told the crowds to keep the area peaceful and be careful of incidents leading to violence. >> over the last few days, focus shifted from the umbrella to the heated moment. in is mongkok, where the transition began. for the first time there was violence between citizens of hong kong on friday, and the police were in the middle. one historian sees a similarity between riots in 1967 during which people are killed and what is going on now. both caused by police violence. then the people of hong kong were on the same side. >> right now, it's not so clear. it seems to me you have interesting class divisions, divisions between students and none students, and among the

non-students there are differences to. >> reporter: in the wake of the 1967 violence, the government worked to close the gap between the state and society. >> it led to reform. many feel that these protests can't go on to much longer. it will come to an end. unlike those of four decades ago, few expect it. still to come on al jazeera, the death of jean-claude "baby doc" duvalier. find out why human rights watch are disappointed that he won't stand trial. >> new technology at the hajj - should pilgrims be banned from taking selfies.

welcome back, a reminder of the top stories on al jazeera - i.s.i.l. forces have been making advances in iraq and syria over the last 24 hours. fighters have retaken a city in anbar province. in syria, a fight for the key down of kobani continues. several bodies have been discovered in a mass grave outside guerra where 43 students went missing. many in hong kong left the streets following a deadline. police used pepper spray to break up crowds. brazilians will vote in a presidential election in several hours. it's expected to be a tight race. the main cabinets making a push

ahead of polls. this report from sao paulo. >> reporter: in her last big campaign rally, president dilma rousseff seemed confident and happy, blowing kisses to her supporters in a big rally in sao paulo. given the upbeat move, you'd never know that brazil is a tha country that has gone into recession. in the final election earring days, she leads polls with 40% of the vote. >> translation: it's a big global crisis that has affected our country. i think dilma rousseff's re-election would bring important proposals to strengthen the internal market and get the economy growing again. >> reporter: the candidate maria silva becked to disagree, and tried to present herself as a

new face to politics, and the best alternative to the status quo. the candidate is hammering donations and corruption allegations, a party that has been in power for 16 years, if re-elected. >> the brazilian people are tired of so many years in power. we, the people, are suffering so much more than others. >> deep dissatisfaction and public services remain after the anti-government street protest, with all the candidates translating that into votes. >> the intir political class -- entire political class is engaging in a population that doesn't feel represented by anyone. >> that is the scenario the government is facing. it's not clear whether the opposition could do a better

job. >> back at the rally supporters turned out, even if not at the same numbers. the vast majority of people get a glimpse of dilma rousseff, for union leaders and members. people she hopes turns out in force on election day she hopes to propel her to a second term. it will be up to 130,000 voters in an election where most call for change, but disagreeing on who can best deliver it. and the polls are about to open at the regional and state elections in peru. the largest exporter of cocaine, and hundreds of candidates are believed to belinged to drug trafficking. be linked to drug trafficking. one out of every three voters lives in a region where candidates are under

investigation or have been convicted of crimes. >> alberto is running for provincial mayor in a city north of lima. last month more than 40 kilos of cocaine were found in one of his campaign trucks, driven by his brother-in-law. he denies wrongdoing. >> the prosecutor's office interrogated me. i told them i was not involved. >> reporter: his relative was in prisoned. he was under investigation. security officials say there are many candidates in this election suspected of having links to drug trafficking. the public prosecutor said they crossed information with electural bodies and found 350 candidates with criminal records. >> translation: we were surprised to find out half have been processed, sentenced or

investigated for drug trafficking. the electoral bodies don't have the authority to ban the candidates from running. they will prevent illicit money financing campaigns. legislators will leave next week, after the elections. >> this is an academic who investigated drug trafficking links to politics since 2010. >> translation: we are facing a national scandal, the advance of narco power in peru. >> the man running for mayor said his party tried to purge it to any linked to drug trafficking, but they need help. >> we need the police and the electoral agencies to identify people who can infiltrate and

harm the political order by having links to these activities. >> reporter: the public prosecutor says the congress is dragging its feet, and because of that it is likely some of the people it would like to ban from running may become mayors and regional precedent around the country. >> polls opened in bulgaria's snap election following the resignation of the government. the poorest country is looking for stability, following the collapse of five governments. an unresolved crisis led to poor economic growth. al jazeera continues to demand the release of its three journalists imprisoned in egypt. peter greste, mohamed fadel fahmy and baher mohamed have now been detained for 281 days. they are falsely accused of aiding the outlawed muslim brotherhood, and are appealing their convictions. >> in somalia, government forces supported by african union troops captured a coastal town

from al-shabab forces. katherine sawer reports. >> reporter: it starts here in mogadishu, a port city. it is 120km to the south. we are told that the african union forces and troops have surrounded the town. it's a major economic hub. the group uses it to bring in supplies. this will be the first time in decades that the town is under the control of government. so we are taking this, witnessing a significant moment history. several towns and villages are under government control. the possibilities of ambushes, snipers. roadside bombs. it got moving in armoured vehicles.

we are hearing that most of the fighters have left. elders are reaching out to the joint forces, trying to negotiate a peaceful hand over. everything remains fluid. everyone is being careful about how this plays ou. >> the president of niger says he will not be intimidated into pulling peacekeepers out of mali. nine were killed by gunmen on friday. they were part of a force in northern mali, controlled by separatists. >> the first person to be diagnosed with ebola in the u.s. is in a critical condition. the man travelled from liberia in late september. the center for disease control and prevention are monitoring nine people who came into contact with him. >> almost 4,000 children have been left orphaned by the ebola virus in west africa. many relatives are refusing to

take the children back, for fear of infection. >> the former dictator of haiti, jean-claude duvalier has died. he was 63 and was known as baby doc when he took over the country at the age of 19, on the death of his father. human rights activists say his death deprives victims of the change for justice. we look back through his rule. >> reporter: jean-claude duvalier was the second of francois duvalier, the man known as papa dock, who ruled haiti through terror and intimidation. >> i have been elected president for life. this is what the haitian people - this is an iron will. this is an iron will of the haitian people. >> reporter: upon his death,

jean-claude "baby doc" duvalier took over and proved to be his father's son, claiming to be president for live and using the same brutality to hold on to power. they ordered the deaths of between 20,000-30,000 hatians. political opponents,ionion leaders were targeted, and much of the killing, part paramilitary, part secret police, they reported to the president. because the crimes were widespread and systematic. it constitutes crimes against humanity. >> it's not just an isolated event of tort tu. >> many victims disappeared into the torture chambers. in 2011 he showed al jazeera into the cell. >> this hood you, and hit you

over the back. >> following elections in 1985 when jean-claude duvalier claimed 99% of the vote, demonstrations took place across the country. jean-claude duvalier went into exile in france, taking much of the wealth of the country with him. it was attempted he stop many millions. >> in 2011, with haiti recovering, he made a surprise return, calling it a gesture of solidarity. it took two years. he refused to par in court. living comfortably in a villa. in february 2013, victims had a thanes to face them in court. he died before he could be judged. >> it's sad because history will

repeat itself unless there is actility of crimes by the government. and the government killed thousands, imprisoning thousands. carrying out torture and human rights violations many are demanding a pos thumous trial. more than 2 million muslims are in mecca for the handling, where a selfie is the new craze. pilgrims are taking photos of their once in a lifetime privilege. others say it's sack rilageous. we have a report on divided opinion. >> reporter: according to some clerics doing this is touristy and boastful. taking pictures in holy places goes against the spirit of the pilgrimage. >> translation: did they come here for worship or tourism. >> they can take as many pictures as they can.

if they are here to worship. there's no need to take many pictures. >> they are asked to document what is for many as a journey of a lifetime. their views of what is becoming a picture of hajj. rather than taking selfies, you should spend it making as much. >> translation: this is a new technology, it's a global trend. >> they took photos. especially with more than 2 million pilgrims trying to make their way through the hajj rights. given the introduction of new technologies at hamming, including security cameras and ficial technology for pilgrims. now they help them wade through an overwhelming experience.

>> we are taking this to a current day situation where the process itself doesn't change. you know, we wanted to apply the mobile technology to make it more informed, more connected more accessible, more safe. >> reporter: and so the selfie is one more 21st addition to this ancient pilgrimage. it's unlikely to stop any time soon. south korea's capital unveiled plans to turn an historic elevated highway into a green park. it's an idea inspired by the high line of a park built on an elevated section of new york. seoul's mayor hopes the green space will encourage more people to live in the city. >> in 7-00 meters, enter the

overpass. >> you don't have to drive far in seoul to come across a feature. this is the city. overpass. 84 to be exact. one of a rapid growth. now they are viewed less as time saving boons, more as light-rubbing eyesores, and they are coming down. like this one, now gone. a city government served their purpose. the priority should be beyond making the si a more plech place to live. we do get a bit more life, and i like that. >> translation: it's more spacious and convenient to walk around now. >> it's far from the first project aimed at making seoul a vibe brand and engaging -- vib

brand and engaging city. this was covered up. 10 years ago it was ripped up, stream cleaned and a welcome taste of nature restored. despite the occasional oasis, seoul suffers green space. most put it at 4-5 square meters, the world health organisation recommends 9 square meters. in london it has a figure of 27. so rather than tear down this overpass near the city's main railway station, the plan is to turn it into an elevated park at the cost of $36 million. >> by not tearing down the structures, but recycling them, we hope to make seoul an international city where people will come to enjoy the views. >> a bigger bit of recycling is due in 10 years im. the base is set to become a public park. work is not due to be completed

until february 27th. now, a reminder you can keep up to date with all the news on the website. there it is on the screen. all the latest on the mass graves found in a town in southern mexico, the i.s.i.l. advances in iraq and syria. the address aljazeera.com. that's aljazeera.com. >> the rwandan genocide began twenty years ago. in 100 days, almost one million people were killed. today, rwanda is thriving. as the president credited with stoping the slaughter and putting the country back together, paul kagame is also accused of brutally suppressing dissent. so is kagame a savior or a dictator? we sent journalist sorious samura to find out. >> for centuries the tribes of this country lived together without tribal atrocities, and