frustration mounts in nepal. aid is still only trickling in four days after a massive earthquake. hello, welcome no al jazeera. also coming up first in line to the throne. saudi arabia's king names his nephew as the new crown prince in a reshuffle. nigeria's prince rescued 300 women and girls. australia withdraws its ambassador from jakarta after

two citizens are killed by firing squad in indonesia let's begin in nepal. were there have been scuffles between police and protesters, frustrated by the slow response. 7.8 magnitude earthquake. this was the known in kathmandu. some of the protesters desperate to leave the capital, saying buses they were promised never showed up. they demanded action and intervention from the government to help those that needed it. more from fays jamil who is in the capital. >> this is the main bus station in kathmandu, and thousands of people are trying to leave the city. since saturday's quake people have been too scared to lee, worried about aftershocks on the highway. we are seeing so many leaving.

we have a gentleman travelling 1001 100km to his home village. >> translation: i've been trying to get a ticket to leave since the earthquake. there's no buses. we are worried about getting sick. the city is not safe. there's no one helping us here. it's safer for me to go home. >> it's 900km away. it will take two or three days. people are willing to risk the journey to get away interest the threat or danger here in kathmandu. police in nepal say more than 5,000 people are confirmed dead and 10,000 injured. thousands of others are camping outdoors in need of food water and shelter. we have visited one tent city home to hundreds of people. >> reporter: open and exposed. it's the safest place for thousands across the capital and the rest of nepal. the threat of aftershocks remain no one is taking

chances. 10 generations of this family lived here for decade. 24 here since the quake. with only the clothes and personal possessions, this is their lives. >> i had to build this myself and borrow money. we are surviving, no one is helping us, no fresh water, no heat. this makes me angry his wife is more direct. >> no one from the government came to see how we are coping in this condition. just across the road people have diarrhoea. we are helpless. like many, preparing the daily meal is a generous task. there was little money coming in. they can't go to work. >> water is scarce, not all areas of the capital and the outlining commitment. saturday's quake damaged

infrastructure including gas, electricity, mobile and landline networks. tuesday some of that was partially reconnected. those that survived have been distributed some equipment. they get a few meters of tenting equipment. it's not enough. every family finds a way to use it. at least they should get shelter. because of that, the government is getting delays. it's already late. people are suffering. workmen are here. people are getting sick. this is bad. we arrange it ours. while the public are grateful for anything that can be provided. there is growing disquiet that more needs to be done, and done soon.

we require them things and help from - required to them. we are going our best. in some places, it is done on time. that's why people are giving angriness. >> temporary areas like this remain, the government will be under huge pressure from the public to make sure they distribute fairly what the international community delivered. saudi arabia's king salman announced a shake up naming a new crown prince, his nephew 55-year-old nayef, and he is the deputy prime minister and prime minister his son is the deputy crown prince appointed defence minister in january. and abdel al-jubeir, the saudi ambassador to washington d.c. has taken over as foreign minister replacing prince saud

al-faisal, the longest serving foreign minister appointed in 1975. the founder of the institute for near east and gulf military analysis and explains why the appointment of abdel al-jubeir is significant. >> this is showing more exclusiveness from the counter king to have the other families tribes of the kingdom becoming more inclusive in gmping the king tom -- governing the kingdom and not keep the positions restricted for the royal family. it sends out a positive signal that competent people have a chance at getting senior jobs nigeria's army says it freed 200 girls and 93 women from boko haram, rescued from camps in the armed group stronghold. ynonne ndedge is live in the nigerian capital, and one of the interesting things or details

coming out about the incident is that some. women fought back. what light is na shedding on the roll they played. well this wouldn't be highly unusual, because we have known for some time that during the 6-year insurgency not only have people been kidnapped, they have been converted to extremism by boko haram militants. they have been forced in some instances to change their religion. it's a difficult scenario in which many have been brainwashed. in the circumstances. so it's not completely unsurprising. also the military spokesperson when he spoke to al jazeera earlier did say that the military are looking into whether some of these rescued

women and children are relatives, wives, children of boko haram fighters whether they shared group's ideology and belief. it's not completely difficult to understand why some of those who are rescued may have arrested. the feel is some of these are victims, they have been brainwashed and kept in the forest against their will. there's a screening process that's the words that the military is using to identify the individuals, how they came to be in the forest. where their families are, where they ought to be. >> any details about the identity of these women, and a key question whether they include the chibok girls.

>> initially when the story broke, messages were sent by text to journalist saying of the 293 res cowedcued they don't include the chick okay girls. later on, speaking to al jazeera, live on al jazeera, the military spokesperson who is the person dedicated to communicate with the public and media about military operations in the north-east to fight boko haram, and free the girls when proved by a presenter. the military spokesperson said they are not ruling out completely the possibility that within the 293 there could be a couple of girls from the chibok school. they are looking into it. they don't want to be categoric in saying the individuals had nothing to do with chibok. we are waiting for the photographs, and more information that they intend to give us. thank you ynonne ndedge 12 houthi rebels in yemen

have been killed. a local commander among those killed taking place in the southern port city of aden. street battles are reported across the southern and central provinces. a saudi-led opposition bombed the capital. the coalition spokesman said it ignored a warning to turn back. iran says the plane was carrying aid. the damage to the runway means no one else can use it to bring in aid. >> a lack of aid means the humanitarian situation is more desperate. people in the city of southern yemen are facing a shortage of drinking water food medicine and staff more to come on al jazeera. why being a journalist in burundi is becoming a risky business. suffocated by smog in seoul.

dirty air and government policy a toxic combination in south korea.

pass you're watch, al jazeera, let's recap the headlines. crowds rally in nepal, demanding help from the government. thousands are living in camps needing food water and medicine following the earthquake. more than 5,000 are confirmed dead. saudi arabia's king salman named his nephew mohammed bin nayef as the new crown prince

and for the second time a non-royal will be foreign minister. the nigerian army says it rescued 300 women and girls. found in the forest. the last-known strong hold of the group the earthquake m nepal. the u.n. food agencies says now, four days after the quake will aid be handed out in remote areas. andrew simmonds travelled to the foothills to see how difficult it could be. >> reporter: it's an operation that only stops for refuelling and briefings. while the military may have been mobilized quickly, it's not enough to bring the relief the country desperately needs. beyond the sprawl of the capital is where the extra effort is needed most. from this altitude you can see just how inaccessible the terrain is to the special forces rescuers.

ltcol really has a colossal job on his hands. perched on mountainsides, homes that have collapsed. the army says there would be no way of reaching anyone trapped inside unless teams are winched down from helicopters in hundreds of thousands of locations. here a landslide on a village, that disappeared in a mound of earth. the number of dead is unknown. this is one of many further disasters in the wake of the quake and its aftershocks. the ltcol is defending his operation against criticism. he insists while many died, few are recognising or counting how many have been saved. >> one mi-17 helicopter of the nepalese army, if i'm correct, flew 68 missions on the day in a 24 hour cycle. pulled out over 370 people. >> landing at the town, it's not

long before the commander saw his ground forces in action, bringing casualties to a district hospital that should be treating less than 300 patients. right now the figures are at just under 800. doctors admit the situation is at breaking point. this woman has a serious back injury, and travelled 100km for treatment on a floor. there's no beds, mats or trolleys left. the hospital is totally overwhelmed. it's remarkable the doctors and nurses keep going, they have been working since saturday. >> we have to help them. we are left undamaged in this earthquake. we escaped and came to the hospital. since then we are working. >> reporter: the treatment starts on the streets outside. casualties keep coming in, people continue to get injured when unstable buildings collapse, often because of aftershocks.

others have been travelling long distances for treatment. at first sight here, you would be forgiven for thinking the earthquake had only just happened australia has recalled its ambassador to indonesia after two citizens were executed by firing squad. the execution of seven foreigners and one indonesian went ahead despite an international campaign. >> nine families from all over the world gathered at the indonesian port to leave for a prison island, for the last time before the executions. not long after, ambulances arrive with empty coffins. a grim sign that despite the last minute attempts from foreign governments to save the lives of the national officials

here that made up their mind. while a majority in indonesia support the death penalty, many criticized the government for insisting on carrying out executions despite legal flaws. >> we have corrupt judges and corrupt prosecutors. it's the biggest issue actually, not about execution itself. i feel they, the government, uses politics to cover the bigger problems of indonesia, >> after a last visit relatives of mary jane prayed for a miracle. she was arrested in 2010 with 2.6 kilograms of heroin in her suitcase. the case of this migrant worker from the philippines has led to protest, because she has always maintained her innocence saying she was framed by a drug syndicate. her two sons and parents had returned from a tearful farewell when they heard the news that the woman who allegedly was involved in recruiting mary jane surrendered to police. >> translation: my daughter is innocent. she has always been innocent. all she did was she went to malaysia, spent

three days there and flew to indonesia. she didn't know about the drugs. >> reporter: their prayers were heard. two australians, four nigerians and a brazilian faced a very different fate. they were shot by a firing squad for drug-related convictions. the united nations have urged indonesia to stop the executions, saying their crimes do not warrant capital punishment. the executions went ahead despite allegations of legal flaws and political interference. the government says it will serve as a strong deterrent in the war against drugs. observers say they'll use the execution to show strength in a time of weakness. president joko widodo resumed the executions after previous governments had an unofficial moratorium. in january, six prisoners - a dutch and brazilian national - were executed. both countries recalled their ambassadors in response. indonesia says it is not worried

about any international repercussions. wayne haye has more from sydney op australia reaction to the executions. >> there's a certain amount of anger and disbelief in australia after news came through that two members of the so-called bali nine andrew chan and myuran sukamaran were executed in indonesia 10 years after being arrested on drug charges. leading up to the execution of the indonesian government and judicial system. that will continue in the days and hours ahead. tony abbott, australian pm, gave a strongly worded statement in a sombre media conference. >> australia deeply, deeply regrets these executions in indonesia. these executions are both cruel and unnecessary.

cruel because both andrew chan and myuran sukamaran spend some decade in gaol before being executed. and unnecessary, because both of these young australians were fully rehabilitated while in prison there was also a fair amount of caution in what tony abbott had to say. he emphasised the relationship between australia and indonesia, saying it's a dark moment in that relationship, but emphasised that it is an important relationship, and always will be. so judging by that, it seems unlikely that in the short term anyway we'll see any further significant steps taken by the australian government against indonesia, other than the move to bring the australian ambassador to indonesia home, a decision that has been taken mobile access to social media networks in burundi has been cut, twitter, facebook and another, used by the opposition

to organise demoges. it's the -- demonstrations. it's the latest way to clampdown. malcolm webb reports from the capital. >> reporter: covering the burundi protests comes with risks. this man sells the video he films to tv stations and international press agencies. on monday the government closed the country's most popular radio and turned off transmitters of independent stations outside the capital. now journalists are worried about their freedom to do their work. >> this is a sign that the government is turning its back on the free press. throughout the country there is only media created by the ruling party. >> the radio station is crucial at a time like this. people in the city are depending on them to know where the police and protestors are clashing. across the country people depend on it to know what the government is doing,

politicians, and the activists, what they are saying. it's the main form of mass communication in burundi. it's normal to see people glued to radio sets when the news was on. radio african republican was widely loved. sunday, when the government officials first came to its headquarters to close it, a crowd gathered in the street to object. government officials left. the next day, security agents closed it. the government says the live broadcasts from protests was threatening public safety. this independent radio is on air, but only in the capital. management here are worried that it may be next. the newsroom has been a hive of activity since protests started on sunday. journalists say they have been threatened by armed members of the ruling party's youth ring. >> some people from the ruling party have taken to

silencing everybody that can provide voice to say no. the people of independent media. >> both journalists and audiences are used to a greater level of press freedom than some countries in the region and are unlikely to let it go easily. like many. they are defiant. >> if the police beat me, i do not care. i'll stay on the ground to cover what is happening, for the world to see. it inspires me to do the job. >> political tension shows no sign of easing. sign of easing. sign of easing. so many are worried about what will happen to burundi's press. police in the u.s. city of baltimore say a nightly curfew has been requested by most people. there were incidents of violence after protesters fought with police for the riots triggered

by a fatal injury to that black man in police custody were not beaten. >> people in mexico forced their way into a state building in the capital in guerra. they want the president to stand down and are angry at changes to the education system japanese prime minister shinzo abe is being honoured in washington d.c. he is due to address congress. it's hoped his visit will translate into a trade agreement. patty culhane reports from washington prime minister shinzo abe is getting the attention reserved for few world leaders. a private tour of thelingon monument. before the speech a state dipper. the i think of obama's presidency. . >> on the menu beef.

it's also on the agenda because president obama wants to export more agricultural products to japan as part of the trans-pacific partnership agreement, or ttp which he is defending. >> i have been clear that t.p.p. is good for american businesses and workers. top white house officials believe the key to get the entire pacific agreement with all 12 nations is that the u.s. and japan has to settle first. based on u.s. exports. they are downplaying expectations at the white house that they have been able to come to an agreement on that. the prime minister gave the vaguest of updates on the bilateral outstanding issues we welcomed the fact that significant progress was made. we'll continue to cooperate, to lead the ttp talks through the last phase. some analysts say the delays are

telling. president obama came out of the tokyo meetings last year saying we have had a breakthrough, we see the way to a deal and here we are a year later. a couple of months ago it was they will get done. now we here well no maybe not. they promise to keep working because if one thing is clear, this is a top priority for the u.s. president south korea, china and japan hold the first trilateral discussions on improving air quality. pollution from china blows eastwards, affecting both south korea and japan. in seoul, there's a sense that a big part of the problem lies closer closer to home. harry fawcett explains. seoul has to endure periods of peak pollution. 23rd february was something else - the worst day for five years.

fine air borne particles at 50 times the world health organisation's safe level. when it's that bad, the main source of the problem is clear. pollutant laced dust blown in from china and mongolia. ultra fine dust that passes into the bloodstream can trigger heart problems and strokes. since 2012 the average daily air quality has been steadily worse, double the standard level, and the metropolitan government accepts 70% of the problem is home grown. >> when you look at what is generated in seoul, it's mainly floating dust disturbed by human activity or vehicle emissions. >> reporter: the city has a plan to convert buses from diesel to gas, restrict new cars to electric or hybrid. coal-fired power stations is on the increase, this went from

south-west of seoul went from four to six furnaces, soon it will be eight. 13 new plants will be built in six years. what is happening is part of a decision to expand coal-fired energy production at a time when seoul's air quality is worse. greenpeace took its message to the walls of the plant saying south korea should reduce not expand reliance on coal. >> translation: the entire world is moving to the trend. korea is going the other way, each though premature deaths is linked to pollution rising. burning coal would seam to work against reducing emissions. another the main objectives is to reduce emissions. we are trying to minimise the use of coal-powered station even if it's more expensive. there is a conflict of interest. >> reporter: for all the efforts to tackle the problem, some may

have to get used to living with dirty air for some time to come. well you can get more on all of stories if you head to aljazeera.com. you can see the front page of the website for stories we have been ^ below been following. scuffles on the streets of baltimore. a curfew leads to an overall night of calm on the city streets. residents hoping it holds. [ chanting ] hundreds of people blocked traffic in nepal's capital demanding better access to aid in the wake of a devastating earthquake. and nigeria's military