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sheets. millions of chinese are heading home from the capital beijing ukranian forces are pulling out of the eastern hub of debaltseve. ukranian commander says pro-russian separatists are trying to prevent some troops leaving the up to. ukranian soldiers are surrendering some newsagencies are reporting. debaltseve has seen constant fighting after a ceasefire deal. let's go to rory challands. we understand that this is news coming in over the hour and waiting for russia to react to this news. what is the likely

rehabilitation? >> well moscow is going let the separatists and the rebels deliver the information about what is going on in debaltseve. they are not a party to the conflict, despite what the government in ukraine says and westerners have been accusing russia of for months and months and months. of course, moscow nose what is going on in debaltseve. because what is happening is one of the key negotiating topics of the minsk talks just last week. what we underfrom the talks is hour upon hour of discussion was devoted, vladimir putin saying -- your troops are surrounded. they can't get out. they'll be given a free corridor if they surrender.

petro porashenko said that the troops were withdrawing. what happened after that was a 2-day delay was built into the ceasefire. now that has effectively given separatists backed by russia a chance to consolidate their cauldron, as they have been calling it the encirclement and what we are seeing is the fog of war starting to lift and what it looks like defeats at the debaltseve for the ukranian army. of course the rebels are saying at the moment that only 300 ukranian troops have surrendered. there are 5,000-8,000 of them there. what we are hearing is that the surrender is starting to pick up pace. that has come from one of the volunteer - the italians in the

ukranian army. >> thank you, rory challands, from moscow. in other news western powers are calling for a political end to violence in libya. egypt is seeking a military independence to battle there. the security council will meet on wednesday to discuss that. >> egypt on the diplomatic offensive. the foreign minister with the u.n. secretary-general ban ki-moon hours after his boss president abdul fatah al-sisi hinted at the idea of a u.n.-backed military intervention led by his country. after a meeting with ambassadors, including the u.s. he clarified his proposals suggesting that it was for

support for the tobruk government. >> measures should be under consideration, for the international community to define the best course of action to the threat. i will not prejudge or jump to conclusions. it is up to us to forge a collective understanding and commitment that will not form support for the legitimate government in tobruk. >> reporter: it's thought a preparation will be given on wednesday other ambassadors, including those fighting i.s.i.l. say it is worth examine, but international law must be followed. it's not an issue of egypt

alone. it requires a coalition similar to the coalition of iraq. it requires process, legal process that the security council has to deal with. >> for now, egypt is going down the u.n. route, but international law is something that president abdul fatah al-sisi ignored in the past. he ordered bombers in libya on a number of occasions, including in recent days with no u.n. authorisation at all egypt says air strikes have been targeting i.s.i.l. affiliated camps in libya. eyewitnesss say eight civilians were killed including three children. >> there was no military preps, just families who lived here. the family the mother and her children all killed. there was a gentleman also killed. there were about eight killed in the neighbourhood.

they were seriously injured kurdish peshmerga forces killed fighters in islamic state of iraq and levant. in the south-west of the iraqi city of erbil. the attack happened late tuesday night. the fighters tried to enter two villages in the region where they face resistance from the kurdish forces. a fighter was killed. coalition airplanes were reportedly involved in the offensive. >> the u.n. envoy to syria says the government is ready to temporarily suspend bombardment over aleppo. it was a financial hub and is divided between the east and the west. they described the move as a glimmer of hope towards ending the conflict. >> they have indicated to me its willingness to halt all aerial all area of bombing. all the time.

all aerial bombing. for a period of six weeks. all over the city of aleppo. from a date which we will see in damascus. >> where? >> damascus and hopefully as soon as possible. >> back to the top story. ukranian troops are pulling out of the east. they can join us live. paul brennan is in debaltseve. what do you see in your sights. >> it's been presented from entering the international - we've been prevented from entering. it's over my left shoulder. on the half year overlooking the town. we heard constant artillery.

news coming out of kiev a member of the parliament from the don basket pro-kiev militia is saying basically the ukranian forces who are holding debaltseve have given up the fight and are retreating from the town. the don donplastic are holding the -- donblast are holding the road. the main guard are not commentate commentating. there's an intense battle. you can hear the banks. they are not commenting on the reports that the troops are pulling out. the situation is fluid, ongoing. >> if let's say if reports that the troops are, indeed

withdrawing from debaltseve. talk us through the significance of this. what does it mean? well it's a bloody nose for the military of the town. it shows this they are not capable of withstanding the attack by the pro-russian, many say russians. it's an important strategic loss. dlent is an important railway and road hub. it was exposed because it was on a finger of territory, and surrounded by separatist forces. if the ukrainians lose it. it gives the separatists up and down. they are keen to get it or hold it so to lose a big bloke strategically and from a moral

point of view as well. >> thank you, paul brennan speaking from near debaltseve still to come - we go the european capital where president vladimir putin gets a warm welcome. more on russia's new-found friendship with hungary, and they are under constant scrutiny. be able to become the person i wanted to be. >> every monday, join us for exclusive... revealing... and surprising talks with the most interesting people of our time... talk to al jazeera part of our special black history month coverage on al jazeera america

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debaltseve. a ukranian commander says pro-russian separatists are trying to prevent troops from leaving. ukranian soldiers are surrendering. >> the u.n. security council will meet on wednesday to discuss an egyptian proposal for a coalition to fight i.s.i.l. in libya. a u.n. envoy to syria says the syrian government is willing to temporarily suspend bombardment over aleppo. it's part of a u.n. controlled plan between the rebel controlled east and west. >> a united nations report in afghanistan found the foms of civilians have risen by a fifth, compared to 2013.

3, 699 civilians were killed. and 684,000 were injured. it appears to be a major factor and were the biggest killers of afghan children. u.n. observed a significant increase by pro government troops and largelied operated why are with impunity. >> i believe we do not have the nicole johnson story. we'll turn to our get from the u.n. high commission for human rights. thank you so much for being with us. explain for us if you could, why the significant increase in the number of human casualties. >> the increase comes from ground encroachments between

surgeons and afghan security forces. this year they've been engaged in fire fights around the area or district centers, and as a result civilians have been killed in the crossfire from the use of mortars, smaller arms and rocket propelled grenades. >> are there certain areas within afghanistan where civilian casualties are higher. where would they be and why? >> well the u.n. has documented higher numbers of casualties in areas where there are offense ist and defensive military operations going on. >> this is in kunar province. the areas are where we see the highest number of casualties. >> now, taking into consideration that afghanistan

is a country, can the civilian casualties be realistically reduced. absolutely they can be reduced. the parts, insurgents there are specific measures they can take to bring down the as culties. the ibb surgents can -- insurgents can stop the mortars, planting the explosive devices into the area. that's the main thing he has done to bring down the casualties. >> we are talking about why idealistic war. if insurgents can keep in mind to try to reduce casualties, that's the point of throwing the company into kay judges and

target civilians as soon as possible. >> well that may be part of the thing, but it is not something and we have said as have the afghan people that there are clear things that can occur by the insurgents. some of the messaging coming out of the insurgents said they are publicly committed to avoid civilian casualties. they made the public commitments. what we have not seen is them doing it in reality. >> we'll have to leave it there. thank you for speaking to us. the u.n. high commission for human rights from kabul. >> moving on. bangladesh war crimes tribunal sentenced another leader from the opposition party to death.

previous rules led to clashes between police and opposition forces. we have more from dakar. >> both sides havehanded a death sentence to the leader of the jemaah islamiyah's party. one of the latest given death sentences for war crimes in 1971 during the war of independence in pakistan. in the past there has been tremendous violence across the country, which is why there's a heavy police presence. just because it's a trial that divides a lot of people in the country. supporters say that it's an attempt by the government throughout the politicized trial. the timing of the verdict is interesting. it's after a report by jeffrey

robinson. that is quite critical. it backs up a lot of claims that this has been politicized process. it's a blow to the government. the government rejects charges made against it. now, while jeffrey robinson criticized the trial, it notes there's a need to find justice in 1971, that a u.n. led court be set up that would allow bangladesh. not from us but pakistan. >> vladimir putin has allies in

europe a right-wing hungarian prison. >> vladimir putin is not welcome in the european capital. he was treated like an old friend. the visit was hailed as a success. the two reached agreements on gas. they were waiting for gas to come its way. >> actually implementing part of the south through turkey. we can use the agreement to join serbia and other part ners. this visit has not gone unnoticed. there are critical voices in europe sighing victor is talking to the young guy.

the arguments go to countries are into dependency and that it's a strategy to divide europe. >> to make that point, some tested on the eve of the visit, showing austerity with ukraine. they were unhappy about orban's domestic policies. >> i don't like the eastern direction of hungary, becoming friends with vladimir putin. >> mr vladimir putin has shown while they are looking for a unified front against perceived aggression. he has allies in europe. hungry's government is doing what is best for hungary. >> a 3-day summit is under way.

they are trying to stop young people. the talks focus on a pilot programme. kimberley halkett has this support. >> the only goal was to raise the family away from conflict. she worries that the children are being targeted by i.s.i.l. recruitment videos. >> we are vulnerable. i don't recall anything else. the fear that children in the community will leave to join nil are is real. since july. seven people have been charged with crimes related to i.s.i.l. >> they have launched a pilot programme here and in los

angeles. it's aimed to stop the recruitment of at-risk youth. the u.s. attorney will address issues such as high unemployment. >> there's a feeling of identity crisis. there's a sense. we are there to help. >> the programme has critics, that fear it will lead to mass surveillance in the past. it's felt a programme designed to help them was used to gather intelligence. they were initiating what appeared to be getting outreach but they make clear that the purpose of the outreach was to help the community.

>> after holding dozens of meetings. the program is different. >> we do have a problem. the community wants to solve it. they are skeptical. they are sharing the plane. they were bad guys where they do what they want to do. we are the ones who are going to get them. and she says as long as there is stigma, there were suspicions about the community programme. even those meant to protect young people. kimberley alket. >> the french government - young muslims feel they are under

scrutiny. a man, a peace activist. a month after the killings many are asking how three young men born and raised in france could turn to violence? >> the journey from al qaeda camp happened too quickly. >> translation: there are several of these people that can be lured. if a person wants to create a future. it's hard to imagine a future in france. here unforgiving suburbs. this is where the seeds of violence are sown. in this neighbourhood 23-year-old mohamed committed attacks on sellediers and

civilians. some feel they are living on the french road. >> after the paris attacks locals feel under increased scrutiny. >> i live here. i'm integrated. people look at me as if i'm not. we are scared of the way people look at us. >> how are muslims supposed to integrate. do they have to be like everyone else, drink red wine cut their beards. we are in a dictatorship. >> some days i don't want to leave the house. i work in the market and i want to go home. people want to put us all in the same basket all to blame for the attacks. >> the local imam is wary of growing resentment. >> translation: islamaphobia

existed in young people for a long time. >> the government vowed to maintain unity shown after the attacks. for many here it comes with a greater sense of equality millions of chinese around the world are preparing to celebrate the lunar new year. 3 million are leaving the capital to make the trip home. adrian brown reports on the exodus from beijing. >> you need to be patient when you travel. especially at this time of year when it becomes a country in mourning. they are part of the largest annual migration. it will take 25 million migrant workers back to see their children for the first time in a year. for many the coming year of the sheep is tinged with uncertainty. factory workers worry that the

slow done in the economy is far from over. some are not returning. i will never come back to the city to work in my life. it's meaningless. why are we trying to earn a higher salary everything is expensive. >> reporter: the chinese place emphasise on the zodiac calendar. there's a debate whether it's the year of the sheep. the chinese use the word young for the word sheep and goat. >> of all the signs. this is the least desirable. the goat and sheep are seen as meet creatures, followers and not leaders s not a good year to be born. which is why hospitals are expecting fewer births. >> definitely if i see other women talking to them they say they'll skip the year of sheep and have the baby the year

after. >> whether you are superstitious, there's no denying the improvement in air quality. the factories close for the next week, the skies are clear and blue. for many that's the best new year gift of all. hello and welcome. i'm phil torres to talk about innovations that can change lives. we're going to explore hardware and humanity in a unique way. this is a show about science by scientists. let's check out our team of hard-core nerds. tonight she's on the front lines of a devastating wildfire as a drone takes command of the skies over yosemite. crystal is a molecular neuroscience.