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in mali it's world refugee day, we go to malaysia and meet syrian refugees struggling to start a new life there. >> the u.s. justice department is treating the shooting of nine people in a church as a hate crime and an act of terrorism. >> dylan rough heard moving testimony from victim's families who forgive him. andy gallagher reports. >> reporter: appearing via video link and flanged by two armed gords. this was dylann roof's first appearance in court. he was suspected of killing nine members of the emmanuel church in charleston. >> we have victims, nine of them. >> reporter: each as the victims

addressed him directly he showed no emotion. >> i for give u you hurt me. you hurt a lot of people. may god forgive you. and i forgive you. >> reporter: the family members offered other deeply emotional statements before dylann roof was led away. it's a testament that those who spoke in court afterward forgiveness. they'll investigate whether this was an act of domestic terror. saying in a statement. that what happened was designed to inflict terror on the community. if that was the intent, it hasn't worked. mother emanuel, as it is known here, is the site of a city

determined to heel together. >> this painful person came to this community with some crazy idea he would be able to divide, and all he did was make us more united and love us other even more. >> reporter: the case against dylann roof is complex. he faces a raft of charges, including the murders of nine innocent people, and for that he could face the death penalty. >> we want him to have the death penalty, this is the worse case i and the country has seen in a long time. we will fight this and as hard as we can. charleston is a city in shock. one determined not to take the actions of one man come between them president obama repeated calls for changes on gun ownership laws from washington d.c. patty culhane reports from washington d.c. >> reporter: for the second time in two days, u.s. president obama made an impassioned plea for the country to change course. when it comes to gun control. speaking before a conference, the president said 11,000 americans were killed in 2013 due to gun violence. if congress passed expanding background checks after the

shooting on newtown connecticut and where 20 first-grade student were killed, that some of those people could have been saved and not all, but some, and is urging the american public to get involved. >> we have to have a conversation about it and fixed -- fix this. ultimately congress acts when the public insists on action. and we have seen how public opinion can change. we see how it changes on gay marriage. we see it beginning to change on climate change. we have to shift how we think about this issue. >> reporter: the president is focussing on public opinion because if you look at polls, the country is pretty much evenly split. for those that favour gun rights and those that favour more gun control legislation. some news in - 8 police officers have been killed in

somali, in a country west of the capital mogadishu. the armed group al-shabab claimed responsibility for that attack houthi rebel leaders in yemen accuse saudi arabia of sabotaging peace talks between them and the exiled government. peace talks collapsed on friday without an agreement or truce. the leader of the houthi delegation says saudi played a big role in preventing the talks succeeding. >> translation: i would like to add that the influence of saudi arabia was obvious. when the yemeni parties were sitting at a table, the role of saudi arabia influence, blocking the dialogue and finding the solution was clear. after the dialogue stalled. they intensified attacks, bringing it to a halt before it broke down the

houthi delegation was accused of not taking the process seriously. >> unfortunately, still the houthis don't comply with anything. they have not numerated their representative. they are not engaged with any consultation or frequent consultation. they are just sitting in the houthis, announcing every day, and every hour a new announcement. delegates of yemen's exiled government returned to saudi arabia after the talks with the houthis collapse, as the war continues on the ground the u.n. appealing for $1.6 billion, to help yemenis avoid a humanitarian disaster.

victoria gatenby has this report. [ gunfire ] [ explosion ] >> reporter: houthi rebels and forces loyal to ali abdullah saleh shell a civilian area in the city of taiz. before the fighting started, yemen was one of the world's impoverished countries. now life is collapsing. >> translation: life is hard. this is the holy month, we are supposed to feel joy. >> translation: we are living in horror. >> reporter: the u.n. appealed for $1.6 billion to help the 21 million people that need aid. >> on the evidence of our own eyes i'm deliberately raising the alarm about the looming humanitarian catastrophe facing yemen, where over 21 million

yemenis, 80% of the country's population are in need of some form of aid to meet basic needs or protect fundamental rights. >> the situation in yemen is dire with supplies running low and fears of an outbreak of dengue fever. millions of people no longer have access to clean water, sanitation or health care. >> the situation here is disastrous. only god knows our true suffering. there's no fuel, there is nothing. the whole country is suffering. >> we can't sleep day or night. why is this happening. everything is expensive. we can't afford to buy food. >> reporter: millions of yemenis pinned their hopes on a ceasefire agreement in geneva. they want the war to end. and know until it does, the situation will continue to deteriorate. tuareg rebels are expected

to sign a peace agreement with the government. it focuses on better representation for the north, but fails to give autonomy. we have this report on the border between mali and mauritania. persuading people to accept the deal is not easy. >> reporter: they repeatedly said the goal is an independent state. now they have to accept lease than that. it's clear the leaders have a tough task. >> translation: we think it's the most we can get in the current context. i think this is what is available to us for you. >> reporter: these are the same leaders who announce what they call the independent republic of azo ward three years ago. several months lake in burkina faso they

mali failed to discuss the demand the the treaty allows parliament in the north. a role in the region's security for armed movements. more economic and social development in the area. the rebels demanded mali's government spends 40% of its budget in the north. the current agreement is similar to previous agreements signed in 1992 and 2006. most we talked to in this meeting are dissatisfied. >> it's clear that we have been forced to sign the agreement. i don't see a single point in it that served our interests. it's not good for the people, it's not good for our leaders either. >> the year-long negotiations involving 10 rounds of talks have been watched closely in the refugee camp. of the estimated 50,000 population, only a few thousand turned up to hear an explanation of the agreement. many stayed away in protest. others expressing rejection. >> the document does not respond to our demands.

if they want the final solution they should separate us from mali. let us remain here. >> the first refugees arrived a quarter of a century ago. an entire generation has never seen their homeland. seen their homeland. c from how they see the new deal, they are not expected to return there soon. greece says it is still hopeful for a last-ditch deal to avoid defaulting on its debt as bank customers rushed to withdraw money from their accounts. the european central bank agreed to extend funding to greek banks. it is believed to be worth up to $3.4 billion. as reported. >> reporter: the run on greek banks accelerated to a stampede in recent days. cash machines are being emptied, customers waiting while they are refilled. the european central bank held an emergency session, approving

$2.2 million to keep the banks in business this two days after granting $1.2 billion. greek depositors withdrew $2 million. bringing the total to over 4 million. the market plunged. it a cullmination of a no confidence broke. since syriza was elected, a quarter of deposits and a fifth of the stock market values disappeared. >> reporter: despite the e.c.b. help that's risk that athens could be forced to put in controls. as greece's finance minister was trying to secure more money from the country's creditors, his prime minister was signing a deal in russia. the european union, which we are a part of should find its way back to statutory principles.

solidarity democracy, and sticking to policies of austerity. this unfortunately, is impossible. >> athens must make a 1.8 million loan payment to the monetary fund by the end of the month. or become the first eurozone member to go broke. a european leaders' meeting on monday is seen as a last chance to come to a deal. >> we do not have a guarantee for that. if the greeks are ready, committed to getting their budget in order, and make steps towards it then it is possible. >> we hope for the best. we must be prepared for the worst. >> the pressure on the cash machines mirrors the strains on leaders, as they condition to reject demands to cut spending further you are with al jazeera. still ahead, he wanted a civil

war against african-americans. we look at the man that carried out the charleston shooting. and we meet afghanistan's king of the north, a powerful man. >> shot dead and the government does nothing. >> they teach you how to eliminate people? >> ya. >> we've done it and that is why we are there. >> my life is in danger. >> anyone who talks about the islamic religion is killed. >> don't miss the exclusive al jazeera investigation. >> i can't allow you not to go into tha

hello again. the top stories an al jazeera. the u.s. justice department is treating the shooting of nine people as a hate crime and a possible act of terrorism. he showed no emotion, appearing in court by video link and heard a relative forgive him.

houthi rebel leaders in geneva are accused of not wanting a truce. eight police officers have been killed in somali during a raid on a police station in a town west of the capital mogadishu. police say the armed group al-shabab claimed responsibility for that attack. more now on the top story on the shooting in charleston. a picture is beginning to emerge of the life of the killer dylann roof. the 21-year-old was a loner with a record of minor offense, and known for making racist remarks. we have more from lexington >> reporter: after what one called the worst hate rage everyone is asking the same question, who is dylann roof the 21-year-old killer. he attended high school he did not graduate.

he was quiet on friday as students are on summer break. his former classmates described him as a loner experimenting with drugs and would sometimes tell racist drugs. one friend says he wanted civil war with african-americans. joseph minks, his friend, had mixed emotions. >> i'm speechless. i don't know. it hit me hard. seeing my best friend that you've known for seven years downing something like this. he wanted segregation, white with white, black with black. and he didn't - he didn't believe in what the black race was doing to the white race. >> reporter: dylann roof spent his time bouncing between several place, one here in lexington, it's a middle class down where 80% where white. he was not deeply involved in the community and did not have a job. residents are in shock. >> you can't imagine what could

be going on in someone said head to do that. >> reporter: others said he was mentally ill. >> if he had some of the help needed we may not have gotten there. >> i think he was mentally ill, an untreated mental health patient as far as i'm concerned. >> reporter: his facebook page had him wearing a jacket with symbols of rhodesia and south africa. according to a study, there's 19 active hate groups in the state of south carolina. of those, eight specifically target african-americans, it's unclear if any of those had connection with the communities, if the shooter grew up with but it is something that investigators are looking at closely. meanwhile, people in a town he frequented, trying to distance themselves from a town he barely new, but has brought unwanted attention to their community it's world refugee day, and

the united nations statements we are entering a dangerous new era. almost 60 million people were forced to leave everything behind to escape war and persecution by the end of last year. that means every appointment, at least 8 people are displaced. the u.n. says there are 9.5 million refugees worldwide. another 38.it are displaced in their own country. 1.8 million are seeking asylum and there is has been a rise from the numbers forced from their home. syria's wars has millions of displaced people. one of asia's countries, malaysia whimmed thousands of refugees over the years, many have come from syria to escape the law. as reported a new life in a foreign land can be tough.

>> reporter: a room in a shared apartment is home. this is a syrian refugee arriving here over a year ago from damascus. the professor taught english literature in a number of prestigious universities before the troubles began and families and friends were killed. >> i saw the last day, the day of judgment in damascus. that was before i left syria. i saw people. i saw the faces of people. i saw the death. i saw that. >> abdul has many health issues. when he feels well, his love of teaching brings him here. the teachers and the children are all refugees. the adult volunteers teach 130 students from the age of six to 17. more children would like to come. there's no room, and a long waiting list. malaysia is a signatory on un convention on the rights of the child. this child does not give free

access to state schools for refugee children. this is one that the government would focus on. >> the malaysian government moved the responsibility to u.n.h.c.r. it is in charge of doing the refugee status determination process, and once the process is finished, they'll provide services, support to refugees. >> al jazeera approached the malaysian authorities and u.n.h.c.r. to comment on the status of refugees. they declined our request for an interview. there are 150,000 legally represented refugees in malaysia. less than 1% from syria. legal or not, refugees cannot work in this country. they find it difficult to represent property for their family, and rely on charity for food and clothes. the thought of returning home never enters his mind. >> what do you expect.

of course i feel - i can't put it in words. i feel so bad. how things turned out in that country. in damascus. many syrian refugees are marking ramadan in turkey. turkey's open-door policy for displaced syrians makes it the world's biggest host for refugees. 2 million have crossed the border into turkey spending ramadan separated from family members left behind in the fighting. world refugee day has been marked in brazil by refugee families. children from syria and other nations sang song to raise awareness of the plight of the displaced. doctors in south korea say no

new m.e.r.s. cases have been reported for the first time in 16 days. that suggests the infection race of the middle eastern respiratory syndrome has slowed. 24 have died and 166 infected. the focus is to ensure the disease doesn't spread further in the hospitals closely monitored. fears that the dom can republic are about to depart thousands from haiti are downplayed. human rights groups says the law is prejudiced against hatians. as adam raney reports, the hatian community says discrimination is a problem lasting for decades. >> reporter: little haiti, where many have settled in the dominican capital. this woman came here to study. i asked why to men hatians

settled in the dominican republic. rather than settle in haiti. >> we came for the university and work. there's nothing there. violence and instability. >> reporter: this is the pastor's wife ministering for nearly 30 years, and feels like an outsider. >> translation: dominicans that can't find work - they treat us like trash. >> reporter: despite the fact that many of haitian extent were born here. this 58-year-old lied in the dominican republic since he was 10. the team met him after he was deported on thursday. >> i have nothing left. my life has collapsed. the next chapter of my life will be determined by the authorities. on friday the foreign minister rather than focussing on

deportations praised the registrations of 290,000 people. what we have seen on a massive level is the regularisation of migrants. we did this in the dominican republic on a scale and level never seen in this hemisphere. the department of the immigration modified school buses, ready to take thousands of people over the border. despite having spaces for these people there's no major deportation order. more than 200,000 by some estimates are still at risk of deportation. the international organization is pushing the country to extend the deadline. more come in the country. the local chief says regardless nasty deportations are likely. >> going in and removing a huge population, contributing to the

economy. but the threat remains every day individuals are being deported. others fear a round-up making the journey before they are forced to. >> reporter: the most powerful governor in afghanistan say the north has been destabilized fighters who want to attack central asia. the taliban have been creating security forces and all nine provinces are insecure. they report on the governor leading the fight for the taliban. >> this is the governor of this province. some call him the king of the north. baulking through his note gallery, you can see why. he started out fighting. against the soviet occupation 35 years ago. when the taliban was defeated he trimmed his beard and became

a politician. people travel from all over afghanistan to meet him. these tribal elders and businessman are hopeful this governor and the government in kabul will solve their problems. >> if you go to the central government and take the time it will be more than weeks or months to wait. to take the time with the president and other shows in kabul. >> reporter: right now the biggest issue in afghanistan's north is security they believe the north is being destabilized to create a route for weapons and fighters from groups like the taliban and the international movement of uzbekistan to attack central asia and south china. >> translation: a new geography of war is created, new tactics.

it's an obvious change a dangerous war. we tried to be secure. there are threats in the new movements aimed at central asia and south china the governor has taken the security of the province into his own hands. he went with afghan security forces into the district to clear out the taliban. this has fortified the most important capital in the north, to a certain extent in may, taliban fighters dressed in police uniform stormed the attorney-general office. 18 people were killed. it happened 500 meters from the governor's office. >> yes, we are worried. that's why i put on a military uniform and went to the front line and we started sends forces to clear the taliban. >> reporter: the war with the taliban has crossed the border many are worried there could be

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