thanks for watching. i'm stephanie sy. the news continues next. live from doha. >> hello, and welcome to the news hour. our top stories shia militias in iraq offer to help capture ramadi from isil fighters. shaking things up after surviving a coup burundi's

president sacks cabinet ministers. >> and why farmers in the state of washington will be losing a billion dollars this year. >> thousands of shia militia have arrived near the iraqi city of ramadi in a in a bid to retake it from isil. the group took control of the city on under. an adviser to iran's supreme leader said that iran is ready to help in ramadi. >> isil is still very much defiant. they tried to advance east to the military base where we understand thousands of shia militiamen have been gather for the offensive.

clearly this is a message that this is not going to be an easy fight. isil is entrenched in anbar province. it does have support from the people in this province and it does not control ramadi. it controls vast areas of anbar and the decision to deploy shia political shahs to use them in this fight is very controversial, and there have been tribal elders against this saying that this could backfire. so the fight to recapture ramadi has not gun and already there is a humanitarian crisis unfolding. they were caught in the cross fire and now they have no place to go. according to the international organization for migration 8,000 people were forced to leave ramadi when fighters belonging to the islamic state in iraq and the levant advanced into their city. but people who headed towards baghdad are being questioned before being allowed to enter the iraqi capital. authorities say they want to make sure that no fighters from

isil make it to the city. >> why aren't we allowed to go to baghdad? aren't we in the same country? we can't cope. it's better to die than to live this life. >> anger towards the shia-led government runs deep in the mainly sunni province of anbar. there is also a feeling among people that they've been betrayed. >> we spent two days on the road. we were humiliateed at government check points along the way. what we can't understand how the security forces just retreated and withdrew from ramadi. why did they do that? >> ramadi, the capital of the sunni heartland belongs to isil, at least for how. this video was released from the radical group. it seems to have been abandoned after a three-day offensive that pushed government forces out. according to government officials, 500 security personnel and civilians were killed. either in the fighting while others who work for the government were murdered by

isil. now iraq's shia militias are ready to launch a counter offensive against isil in ramadi. they operate under the government sanction popular mobilization forces. they were responsible for pushing aisles from the provinces but they've been accused of human rights abuses and many people have still not returned to their homes. in ramadi the regular army and the local police were no match for isil. many were scene as escaping from the city. many sunni leaders are blaming the government for the fall of the city. >> right now we have very few options on the ground. but the best is to train and arm local tribes because the only group operating under the command of the minister are the shia. >> that decision will alienate many sunni tribes. some may consider involvement as

occupation of their province. there is concern. >> there is dispute definitely before it's long-about 10 years. and there will be a clash. definitely between the tribes and the shia militia. secondly, it's more weakening the central government. why? because it's not the army who is getting in. >> ramadi was isil's first major gain after a series of defeat in recent months. the united states, which leads the coalition against isil insists that it is confident that ramadi will be recaptured. that may happen, but in recaptured territory there is no re reconciliation among sunni

and shia. there may be the ability for europe to intercept people smugglers before they reach europe. >> today the main point will be taking the decision to establish the operation the e.u. operation to dismantle the networks that are smuggling people into the mediterranean. i expect the decision to be taken tray. >> well, al jazeera's jacky rowland has the latest from brussels. >> e.u. ministers are looking to adopt a comprehensive package on the issue of migration. now the military aspect of that fighting smugglers. but there is the longer term plans to address the root causes of migration and also the humanitarian side to protect

refugees. now on the military side a lot would defend on what kind of resolution might be achieveed that would be looking probably at operations within international waters in the mediterranean, and operations within territorial waters. the e.u. has ruled out any course of action on the ground in libya. in many ways it's the humanitarian side of the plan that is attracting most controversy within europe itself given the fact that a lot of countries there are quite a lot of hostilities towards the idea of migrants. now the e.u. would like to establish a mechanism where at least 20,000 migrants would be given a permanent solution as refugees in the european union dividing the numbers up between european countries depending on how big the country is, how wealthy it is, how many migrants the country has the level of employment, those factors would be used to work out the

mathematics. notably the u.k. and hungary say they oppose this. while the plan might be there in principle, nailing down the detail could be difficult. let's talk to our correspondent who reported extensively from libya. this idea of operating within libyan waters perhaps forming partnerships are libyan authorities, i mean, just how realistic is this idea from the e.u.? >> well, it's going to be very difficult for the simple reason that in libya there are two governments at this moment. the e.u. recognizes the one based in tibruk. but most of the boats leave on the side under control of the tripoli government, that is not recognized by the e.u. i was there last week, and some officials were telling me we have no coordination whatsoever. we've been asking for assistance. there is no kind of communication between us and the italians, but it is a problem

that if you're going to solve it you have to deal with us and recognize us. that's one of the main issues. the second one is that the italian coast guard has been saying we don't have the means. they do say that they have four vessels that are held by the e.u. in italy and they're not returned to libya because of these political decisions divisions. did i get a feeling from all my conversations that no one would really accept foreign vessels or foreign military force entering libyan territory and waters. that will be a big issue to deal with. >> we know security is a big issue in libya. is libya doing anything itself to stop migrants coming in, or is it simply impossible given the situation. >> it would be very difficult for libya to be able to do something because of the chaos in the country. you know, once the migrants reach the beach beaches or the shores that's a long step that

took them through several countries, through the the desert, through the borders. once they reach those beaches they're adamant that they want to cross and they would do anything to cross. i've spoken to many of these migrants. for libyans to be able to stop that, they would need huge means, they would need air surveillance. they have the longest coast in africa so it's completely complicateed. >> presumably, these people smugglers, they're not operating in libya any way. they've been involved in this for people who come far from libya. >> absolutely. some say they have paid money to those underground, someone they met in a coffee shop, maybe a bit shady, but a lot of them said they had transferred money to smugglers who are in a third

country in sudan algeria and many other places. it is a huge network that operates across several countries and actually the last smugglers, the one who is make the crossing possible are the middle man. you won't be able to target the smugglers, nor will you be able to target vessels. they are no longer vessels, it's more inflateable rubber boats zodiacs. there is not a big gathering of people unless they're about to board. if you're going to target them, you're going to kill migrants. >> we're hoping to hear from the foreign affairs chief from the e.u and maybe she can answer some of those points. thank you very much for that. >> now burundi's president has fired his defense minister and two other cabinet ministers that

comes after a failed coup attempt. the top general attempted to overthrow the president last week. protests demanding that the president give up his bid for third term continue. the firings of these ministers tell us what all that is about? >> we know that several ministers have been fired and replaced by new ones, and many were expecting this. if you survive in an attempted coup you're going to make change especially in places like the army. people are saying that probably the president has put new people in place. probably people he thinks he can trust. he's under a lot of pressure.

maybe he'll surround himself with people who will not stop him. and more importantly won't try to stab him in the back and try an attempted coup. >> are people still protesting against his attempt to run for president for a third term? >> a few weeks ago they had independent radio stations, local independent radio stations that could send out messages to people, come out on the street, come out on this date, this time, let's march and protest. but now those stations are being shut down by the state. they don't have an avenue new any more 37 some tried some protests of 25, some were bigger with up to 200. but in one place they were quickly dispersed by soldiers and police. the group of 25 were allowed to

march but only to a certain point. monday, tuesday, wednesday people trying to protest in small amounts and maybe they will go grow later in the week. as the day progresses, people will feel brave enough to come out on the street. the big fear is that the president is back. he left, and those who want him back were rejoicing. now he's back and they seem defiant. they are saying what will they do to make sure they stay in power. people >> thank you for that. well, the political unrest has forced thousands to tanzania

from burundi. they say they cannot cope with the thousands arriving every day day. new violent protest in france in the death two of teenagers. and the biggest crisis since the vietnam war. an influx of refugees, and in celebration through the streets of spain where the 2015 spanish league is now decided. >> yemen's foreign ministers of saudi-led airstrikes would avoid the main air and sea ports in order to allow aid into the country. the strikes are continuing elsewhere across yemen. sources say that these pictures

show a huty checkpoint being targeted. a five-day humanitarian cease-fire ended on sunday when tribal figures met to discuss the situation. the houthies did not attend. >> we need an "a" concerted international effort to deal with yemen and this humanitarian crisis. we believe inter-yemeni dialogue should take place under u.n. auspices. >> two warships are accompanying a cargo ship that is packed with 2.5 tons of hue man tear i don't humanitarian supplies. iran has been accused of arming

arming houthi rebels, an allegation that it denies. activists say that the talks in saudi arabia were of no use but the houthis would consider attending a second round of meet negotiation geneva. >> we will not accept, and i'm sure the houthi will not accept to talk the talks all over again. we have the national dialogue. we have outcomes all outcomes. if this is going to be the case, then i'm sure that they will join talks in geneva because yes in yemen will start with agreements.

but the reason was that hadi and saudi arabia, they were about to reach an agreement. >> we're in riyadh with more. >> there were hopes that the five-day humanitarian cease-fire would be extend sod that aid agencies could deliver supplies to thousands of people stranded in remote areas. that didn't happen. saudi led coalition bombs positions in sadaa province. it would further send re reinforcement into the country. >> police in texas have made 192

arrests following a shootout between rival bikeer gangs. nine people were killed and 18 injured in what has been described as a horrific crime scene. police say what started as started as a meeting ended in nine deaths. >> we will consider any action that is here that may be critical in nature, we'll immediately take care of that, and we will file the most significant charge that we can. >> the u.s. government will provide no types of military equipment to police department. police in the u.s. have been under increased scrutiny after a series of killings of unarmed

black men and they've also been criticized for using tanks in protests. two french police have been acquitted in the deaths of two teenagers ten years ago. the deaths triggered weeks of rioting and highlighted the alienation that many groups in community talk about. >> you can see there are demonstrateors outside of the courtroom in rennes. the two teenage whose died almost ten years ago in such tragic circumstances in a paris

suburb. some friends of the two dead teenagers shouted that the police are above the law that there is no justice that there is social apartheid in france. but the lawyer for the two acquitted policemen were adamant that there was never the evidence against them, and that case should never have come to trial. well, this court case has thrown a light on some of france' deepest wounds, the sense of alienation and racial divisions in the poor suburbs particularly around paris and hostility towards the police. those issues are as relevant in in 2015 as they were in that tragic night in october of 2005. >> the u.s. secretary of state says that north korea hasn't even come close to taking steps to slow down it's nuclear weapons program. north korea test fired a missile

from a submarine. he condemned the move. >> john kerry talked about two recent events in north korea in which he talks of the reckless abandon that the leadership in pyongyang was acting. he said the firering of the missiles was in flagrant opposition. he gave a signal that the united states would support actions by

u.n. if north korea did not change its activityies. in january there were attempts to start talks again with pyongyang, they proved unfortunately, but rare talking about first to show concrete evidence of de-militarization mr. kerry talking about the leadership in pong young sending a signal that it will engage seriously on de- de-militarization. the state media there saying that the president of south korea was a viper and that there was rain reign of terror in the capital. >> raising questions about the safety and effectiveness of britain's nuclear deterrent. the whistle bower said that the system is a disaster waiting to happen.

laurence lee reports. >> failing security, leaking submarines with fire risks, a lack of rules for sea men, a potential for either a nuclear accident or a terrorist incident. this is not the sort of thing that the british defense ministry would say is a fitting description of its nuclear community. but it is one painted by this maughan asserting member of the royal navy. the document contains his passport details and navy i.d. card. a short dossier said that there were leaks and that claims that he and others managed to climb inside a nuclear missiles. this, he said, would have given a terrorist the perfect opportunity to send nuclear warhead it's crashing down on the u.k. all this comes at a sensitive time in u.k. politics. the scottish national party

which is anti-nuclear, has just won 56 out of 59 parliament try seats. for them this is a political gift. >> these are very, very serious allegations, and i think they have to be looked at immediately. i think the minister of defense needs immediate inquiry into what has been alleged because they are serious serious feelings and if half of that is true then it's extremely worrying. >> the defense said that the navy takes the safety extremely seriously and was investigating what was said the unauthorized issue of the document and it's contents. but the anti-nuclear protesters who camp outside of the base won't be assured by the assertion that the submarines are seaworthy and safe. they may argue that this makes the case for the tridents all

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deal with the migrant crisis mediterranean. well libya is now a focal point for the crisis involving migrants and their smugglers. more than 10,000 migrants have been rescued recently after leaving libya trying to reach europe. >> these 45 migrants were waiting for their turn. the chance to sail to europe and start a new life. that hope dissolved after a raid in tripoli. libya is already contending with two warring fangs and governments vying for power. the unstable country is now at the epicenter for migrants trying to make it to europe from africa. >> we have seen to stop the flow of migrants to the european union and reduce the disasters.

european union foreign and defense ministers have been meeting in brussels to discuss forming a naval force to to the mediterranean. officials in tibruk sent representatives to remind leaders that the crisis is liting libya. >> we look forward to the early involvement of european union leaders to create a positive dialogue. >> the migrants are desperate to reach europe. libya has been beset by fighting since the government was pushed out of tripoli by a rival militia last year. they called for a truce after seven months of fighting. >> god willing we hope that the dialogue will succeed and convince more parties to resort to a solution that will make everybody happy.

>> elsewhere there is a signing that nationwide truce is on a horizon. until that happens it also seems that there will be no unified approach to combating libya's migrant crisis. natasha gnegen, syria. >> 13 trucks packed with supplies have entered a town in northern homs. the red cross will distribute the aid. more than 2,000 families in the town have not received any assistance for more than a year. it includes food parcels medicine mattresses and wheelchairs. the lebanese army said that it has detained more than 50 syrian refugees most of them for having expired papers. there are around 1.2 syrian refugees living in lebanon. most of them in informer camps. those arrested were in the area on the border of syria. and like many others they struggle to survive.

one aid groups tries to make a difference this man is a paste pastry chef. so he's given an opportunity that is rare for refugees in lebanon. >> the aid group greed to give me the shop and provide the equipment for free. i now earn money for my family and employ others in the camp as well. >> they rely on cash donations from charity organizations. 450 new cabins have been allocated to new refugee it'ss at as could of $500,000. mook mood ismahmoud is a

marchber. now he's able to provide for his family. >> after this shop i can afford to buy my family meat. the situation in this camp is very good. we've got almost everything. >> even with the improved conditions life in this camp is basic. over 1,500 people live here. it is tough, land are complaints. this refugee camp is considered to be among the best in lebanon most families here receive cabins like this with its own toilet and sewage system. but there is lack of water and some people told me that they only get six hours of electricity every day. but most people agree they won't find a better place. there are over 1.2 million registered syrian refugees in lebanon. the influx has put strains on lebanon's infrastructure, and the government has imposed restrictions on syrians who want to come here.

some lebanons feel the refugees might feel encouraged to stay. the head of the aid group running this camp say that they're overwhelmed. he said all the hem provided to the refugees is temporary. >> is. >> this is a temporary living. no one wants to stay away from their countries country and homes. >> syria is just behind this mountain. but for these refugees it will be a long while before the short journey back begins. al jazeera. >> in peru workers of several mines have gone on a definite strike. peru is the world's third largest copper tin producer and fifth largest gold produceer.

how big and disriptive are these strikes? >> this is the first time in 15 years that there is a nationwide national mining strike, about 20 mining unions will be participating, and some of the most important companies, these are miners--most of the most important largest copper mines owned in peru and largest gold mold gold mine. they say they want a change in the laws that allow for massive firings, and they want. benefits. miners have not been protected for many years because after two years ago they received many

benefits from the binding companies. mining was so big and there was such a bonanza in the country that they would make more money they're going protest against the reduction of benefits because they have nod not received these bonus force two years now. it is not clear how they will be campaigning, and how successful this will be because once they go on strike they'll stop receiving wages. >> macedonia's prime minister is due to hold a rally in its capital. opposition protesters have been camping outside of the parliament demanding for his resignation. he's thought to be involved in a wiretapping scandal. >> it has begun.

it this looks like the makings of a tent village in the center of the city outside of the government building where the prime minister has his offices. you're with the social democrats? >> yes. >> things are just beginning that's true. we're camping here until all the people give recognition. we'll meet and this will be very well organized. >> what do you want to have happen? what is your goal here? >> why i'm here because some of my friends are abroad. they're working they're looking for a better future. even though they have an university degree and here the education is very well, they

weren't able to find jobs to work here, so they went abroad. today i'm here. last night i was here. i'm going to be here tonight and every day after. everyone together, we're fighting for a better future. >> thank you for talking to us. there you have it, a tent village in the heart of city center. and the hope that they would be able to force the prime minister to leave his offices and they say they won't leave until he does. >> in southeast asia the migrant crisis is the biggest since the vietnam war. malaysia has taken a lenient approach to migrants in the

past but now this is changing. we have reports from border with thailand. >> they are the lucky ones who have fulfilled the dream of so many ethnic rohingya migrants. they hold the u.n. paperwork that gives them the refugee from persecution, and the paying work that gives them a way out of poverty. mohammed came here ten years ago. his son mohammed, followed on a boat five years later. the experience of their friend three years ago is proof of how dangerous the journey can be. they told us that he was shot by one the traffickers in a fight over food. >> the malaysian government should let them come in. they have resources to help. they should not push them away. there is widespread sympathy in malaysia with individuals and organizations starting campaigns to help the migrants.

>> they're fellow human beings like you and me, without food, and for months. then they're duped into coming this way for a better light. many have been suffering because of genocide. >> a week ago a fisherman of this village found them themselves inundated with migrants. at first they thought they were under attack. >> we wanted to help, so we collected money for food and drinks. >> on the beach where they scrambled ashore that night you still find evidence of their desperate arrival into malaysia. if they are to be repatriated to myanmar, it will be the only sign that they had ever been here. unlike the rohingya who came before them, these new arrivals face a very different fate. retention and likely return to myanmar. but authorities have to hope

that their message that the newcomers are no longer welcome will be stronger than the persecution and poverty from which they're escaping. al jazeera. >> nepal's prime minister has appealed for more aid following last month's earthquake. he said his country still needs more funds for infrastructure, and reconstruction. the magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed more than 8 200 people. it was followed by an aftershock that killed 117 people and injured 3,000 others. nepal has still not agreed on a constitution after a long-running civil war. we're in kathmandu with this report. >> the people in nepal don't trust the grounded they walk on any more. no one can gauge how long it

will take to recover and beyond that is there trust in the politician who is were sent running from their chamber by an devastating aftershock? many are unconvinced. >> the first 10-11 years there were no political leaders or political parties anywhere, could you not see them anywhere because they could not face the people. that's where the vacuum is. >> simon dhungana is a project manage who are offered his services to the government. after no response he started a political party. they're providing help where it's needed most. these arethere is a void at the political level.

>> a peace deal in 2006 gave birth to a second republic and brought in an unstable multi party system. there have not been any local elections. the present prime minister's government has been perceived as unprepared by the earthquake, and has been trying to make up political lost ground ever since. but many who are camped out in temporary buildings are skeptical by the change. >> you can have resources but mobilization of resources is always key in disasters. i'm giving some benefit of the doubt to the political plan. >> whatever the political forces may be, there is one undispute undisputable fact, the enthusiasm of young people have helped relief efforts and many will remember the faces of these helpers, more than their local

politicians. andrew simmons al jazeera, kathmandu. >> still to come here on the program, the wall of courage how this chalkboard helps people overcome their fears and realize their dreams. and in support reaction to the third crash in weeks.

>> welcome back. the drought in the west of the united states is forcing cities to cut back on water use and it's hurting farmers who grow most of the country's fruit and

vegetables. nasa is warning of a mega drought that is to come. >> normally the peaks in the u.s. state of washington are covered in snow. but this year they're barely dusted with white. 16% of normal, streams flowing from the mountains are low and that's bad news for farmers and produce vendors at this fruit and vegetable market in olympia where mike sales his wares. >> peaches at precots honeydew. >> we're seeing things happen this time of year that we've never seen before. >> the drought is expected to cost washington farmers $1 billion in crop losses this year. the state is offering incentives for farmers who are willing to sacrifice some crops for water. >> the drought is in its fourth year but that may be only the beginning. a new study predicts dry spells

that last for decades. using tree rings and powerful computer modeling scientists at nasa forecast droughts far worse than those of the past millennium in part due the global warming. >> these doubts represent events that nobody in the history of the united states has ever had to deal with. >> in the past droughts in the same area have destroyed whole civilizations. an extended dry spell in the 13th century ended a flourishing civilization of native american people known as the anazazi. their fate is a warning of today. >> well, barcelona has been celebrating the new spanish channels to claim their fifth title in seven seasons. the campaign was enough for a 1-0

win and showed that real madrid will finish second. this is their 23rd spanish title and they're on course to a triple. >> i'm satisfied with everything over the whole season. you're looking for objectives. you're looking for changes. things that you can achieve. there have been times when it's been obvious that it's been hard for us. but it's always going to be hard over such a long season. we've conceded 19 goals in such expectative leagues. we've created so many chances and scored so many goals. i think its more than an outstanding season. >> these are the scenes after that result, and conformation. thousands of supporters taken to the streets set to enjoy the moment. while thousands of fans have been celebrating in lisbon after the team retained the port port

portuguese league. they will end the season without any trophy. to the nba houston rockets have beat the l.a. clippers. >> our guys just kind of ground it out. it was one game at a time. we've had many three-game-winning streaks throughout the year, and our guys just rallied together. it was a really good game for us on both sides of the ball. that's a hypotent offense and

we were able to keep it it in check. >> world's golf number one rory mcilroy broke the course record at the wells fargo championship. his overall score of 267 21 under par. it was his 18th professional victory worldwide. the u.s. open will start on the 15th of june. last summer i felt very much in control of all aspects of my game. i felt like i was playing out a little bit better last summer, i guess, you know, i felt like everything was really on. i was putting well, checking well and there were a couple of areas in my game that i can

sharpen up on heading to the u.s. open. but it's very close. >> moving on to nhl the anaheim ducks have taken the lead over the blackhawks. hendrickson made 32 saves in california and went on it on to win 4-1 at home. the next game in the seven-game series next. >> we'll play hard and it will be another good game. >> cricketto crickets,.

>> i think this is a great way to go out. i'm not getting younger. i've got more games behind me than in front of me, and it's the perfect time to let it build to the world cup. i don't want the speculation of my selection halfway through campaign, so i wanted to make it all neat, to be perfectly honest. >> to tennis now. djokovic beat federer in straight sets. this was the first time djokovic maintained the claycourt title. the world number one won 6-4 6-3. the first time he won this eventually as he looks to claim the french open for the first time. >> i managed to build the form and kind of elevate the performance level. in the right moment they played

very well. they haven't dropped a state. i served well. the calm at the right moment, and all in all it was a great performance, and i'm looking forward to both. >> he played great throughout. made very few unforced errors, and was able to take the opportunities to present itself. >> maria sharapova has won for the third time. it finished 4-6 7-5 6-1 she won the event in 2011 and 2012. >> for a third time in a week an indy car has flown off the track and crashed in indianapolis.

it went airborne during practice. the other two drivers didn't suffer any injury due to this crash. changes were made to reduce speeds for qualifying later on sunday. and there's more sports on our website. you can check out www.aljazeera.com/sport. we've got blogs and videos from our correspondents from around the world. >> thanks very much, indeed, for that. now some psychologists believe that writing down insecurities may encourage people to overcome their greatest fears. the project in the state of virginia is inviting people to do just that. it's called "the courage wall." kimberly halkett is not known for her insecurities went to check it out. >> it's nothing more than a simple blackboard transformed into what it's creator hopes will be a starting point for

those wishing to change their lives but so far unable to take that first step. it's called the courage wall, using chalk passersby finish the sentence "i wish i had the courage to... ". if nancy created the wall to overcome her own sense of failures. >> everyone has their fears that they hide deem down inside. >> fears that are holding us back. >> to me it encourages us to do better particularly impacting positively on the lives of or who are less fortunate. >> to be the best version of myself. >> i've learned that it's bold, and you can make amazing things

happen. >> she never imagined her little chalkboard would be such a big success. most days the board fills up within hours. to handle the overthrow she created the online version of her board. >> this board is the first step? >> it's one way to take a first step, but you don't need to write on this board to take a first step. you can do it at home. you can write on a scrap of paper and share it with your friends. you don't need a courage board. you get the courage inside of put you just need to make that declaration. >> to face past fears not yet or face dreams yet realized.

>> bye for now.

>> the battle for ramadi iraqi shia militia getting ready to retake the city from isil fighters. >> you're watching al jazeera. also coming up, european ministers agree to use force on the high seas to beat the people smugglers. it's the end of the cease-fire in yemen the saudi coalition launching more airstrikes and says it won't be targeting other or airports. >> i'll be reporting on how the predominately