>> fighters loyal to yemen's exiled president retake the country's largest military base. welcome to al-jazeera. also, pakistan hangs a man despite claims he was a child at the time of his crime and tortured to confess. more fences, the british government has a grip on the migrant crisis. we report on a $700 million corruption scandal that's shaking malaysia's government.

fighters loyal to yemen's exiled president have retain the largest base in a southern province. it had been used by the u.s. to launch drone strikes. >> reporter: a major offense and a major victory. forces capture the biggest military base in yemen. they advanced using tanks and armored vehicles. backed by loyalists, the troops faced stiff resistance. the operation resulted in multiple casualties on both sides. >> translator: the takeover of the base by the resistance will

cut the supply lines to the provinces. the control is a great victory for the resistance and defeat for the houthi forces. >> reporter: spread over 40 kilometers, it house as military airport, warm college and arms depo. it was used as an intelligence gathering hub. rebels have been in control of the base since march. >> for the first time since operation, since the saudi led operation began, you see the houthis on the defensive. there is this wide spread belief that the tide is turning, even if this war, the end of the war is nowhere in sight. >> reporter: it's not merely a symbolic win. it lies on the road to the next target for the coalition after their recapture of aden.

the military says it will help the push to liberate ties and the southern provinces. pakistan has executed a man on death row for murder despite afeels from international human rights groups. he was hanged in the central jail for kidding and kidnapping of a child in 2004. his family says he was just 13 and was tortured into confessing to the murder. but the government says he was an adult at the time of the crime. earlier i spoke to a human rights activists. >> our legal system is based on the old british rod system, even if there is a shadow of a doubt, the execution must not be carried out. in this case there is a huge question mark. let me give you an example.

just last year in 2014 the government's national database registration authority issued him a computerized national identity card. he was 24 last year when the identity card was. so he was shown as being 14 at the time the murder was committed, which means he was 24 now. if that computerized card was issued by a government agency and if it was a fake and fraud identity card, then my question to the government of pakistan is why has the official at nadra who issued him a fake card not been arrested and charged with fraud. >> there is proof that he was tortured. >> indeed, there is proof on his body. there was proof that he was tortured. when he was a child, at 14 years

of age, the cigarette burns on this is chest remain to this day. another thing, when he was arrested and taken first to the police station and subsequently to the jail, the sho, station house officer wrote down his age as one age. the warden at the jail put down another figure for his age. and when he was medically examined, which is is the rule, the jail doctor wrote down a third different age. so why are they three different assessments of his age at the time of his arrest. >> what do you think this suggests about how juveniles are treated who fall afoul of the system? >> there is the juvenile justice system since the year 2000. it lays down stringent conditions.

juveniles must not be housed with adults. but he's been in an adult jail for the past ten years or more even in fact. and another thing, the maximum imprisonment for murder after the conviction for murder, is 14 years in jail. but he has already served more than 14 years. and then he was executed this morning. so he has served a double sentence. an entire life sentence for murder and executed for murder. i do not think that justice has been served. i do not think they were beyond a reasonable shadow of doubt. the head of the taliban's political office has resigned over the appointment of the new leader. he says the entire selection process was flawed. he released a at the same time that as the leader was

appointed, it was a great mistake. he had to be appointed and in strong holds inside afghanistan. the new leader was appointed on friday. it followed the death of omar. his family is reported to be deeply unhappy with the new leader. police are being investigated. they have launched a public appeal if they were a victim of heath. he died ten years ago, served as prime minister in the early 1970s. >> this is about putting forward witnesses and victims, perhaps intrusting police, what they will do with it. we have privacy for those that come forward. all have been victims of crime to come forward to us today.

>> the united kingdom has announced measures to crack down on migrants. landlords could face five years in jail. on monday there were 1,007 attempts to break through the fence at the channel tunnel. figures from french police suggest as much as 70% in cali succeed in reaching england. >> i think we have a crisis. we saw a peak last week since the when the number of migrants has taken off. we have taken a number of measures with the french authorities. they are having an effect tonight. i would expect to have a greater effect. >> reporter: he insists we hide

his identity. he has seven children and a wife in afghanistan. it's taken him four months to travel across western asia and europe. he's determined to make it to the u.k. >> we want asigh recommend in the u.k. to make our life easily, to bring our family. if the situation is good, for example, if the situation is better. so we are learned to go back to our country. >> many people seem to be genuine asylum seekers and conflict. the reason why they want to live in the u.k., they want to be in an english language speaking country. britain and france are criticized for not doing enough. >> so the u.k. needs to look closely at who wants to ask for

asylum. take those people, if they don't fit the bill, send them back to wherever. i don't know. make a decision. and france needs to do the same thing. if today you decide to ask for asylum in france because you are tired of trying and not sidewalk seeding, the first appointment is in november. >> there are many people wanting a better job, a better life in the u.k. so called economic migrants. it's easy to find work in the u.k. than in france. the u.k. government offered france help. but all europe should help find a solution. local officials disagree. >> it's a british problem. they can't keep sending security

to france. we are not england and we never will be. >> reporter: the fence is being repaired yet again. it had been cut by men trying to grab on to a passing train. prepared to risk their lives for a life in britain. he will do the same. a rescue searching for survivors after two cranes collapsed. the cranes were being used in the restoration of a bridge southwest of amsterdam. still ahead on al jazeera. >> we can solve this thing. >> saving the planet. plus -- >> i'm in the nerve center in rio de janeiro. we'll be watching over security at next year's olympics games.

>> "inside story" takes you beyond the headlines, beyond the quick cuts, beyond the sound bites. we're giving you a deeper dive into the stories that are making our world what it is. >> ray suarez hosts "inside story". only on al jazeera america. >> hello again. these are the top stories on al jazeera. anti-houthi forces have retain yemen's biggest military base. dozens of fighters were killed. pakistan executed a man for murder despite appeals. for killing of a child in 2004. has fully say he was 13.

the u.k. government has a grip on the migrant crisis against the channel in france. it's announced measures for a hundred additional guards at the tunnel site as well as immigration checks in the u.s. u.s. secretary of state is promoting the trans-pacific partnership agreement. it hit snags in the notions last week. the trade deal is a central part of obama's efforts to increase u.s. influence in asia and counter the economic part of china. the u.s. says it will push the issue of disputed items during the summit in malaysia, the u.s. and china have been invited to the summit, the association of southeast asian nations. china is unhappy with territorial disputes being raised. it wants the summit to focus on

cooperation. the country's government is grappling with a $700 million corruption scandal. >> reporter: it's all quite since the government slapped a three month ban. apparently funds from the finance ministry ended up in the bank account of the prime minister to the tune of $700 million. while the end article demanding clarification of the decision. they filed for a judicial review and were unable to comment at this time. it was the wall street journal that reported the documents. he's been firefighting the action sayings leveled at him. they have been investigated by the attorney general, they decided to fine them both. the opposition parliamentians.

they have been barred from leaving the country. >> i have not been charged, not been requested to assist in the investigation. it clearly points to an act of desperation in an attempt to intimidate against the prime minister and handling of it. >> the actions of the government are reminiscent of the 1980s when the newspapers were shut down for a period. >> i think it's a serious indication of a failure to engage in terms of relationship between the state and citizens. >> the government are making their position clear. >> because of the nature of allocations made by the edge, could very well undermine the security of the nation and stability of the economy. we believe that a temporary suspension of the publication is the best way to go pending

investigation both by the thai government and domestic investigators and authorities here in malaysia. >> recent elections have seen a slow move towards opposition candidates. more issues will reinforce opinion that the party that ruled since independence can no longer be trusted. >> mianmar are looking for help after weeks of monsoon rains. large areas of farm land is badly damage. barack obama announced cuts to missions from power plants. but it's not clear when the

changes will take place. >> no challenge poses a greater threat to our future. >> the u.s. president barack obama trying to convince the skeptical climate change is real. >> we can solve this thing. but we have to get going. >> his warning, the current drought, floods and long wildfire season is going to get worse unless the rules change and that's exactly what he's doing. >> the plan calls for plants to reduce carbon emissions. it means many more plants will be like this one, shut down. republicans say there will be negative consequences for the economy. >> they are likely to make it harder to maintain reliable sources of energy to meet demand. >> the white house disputes those claims. they are hoping they will push

other countries to take similar steps. >> if we don't do it, nobody will. >> because they saw we were going to do it, too. when the world faces its toughest challenges, america leads the way forward. that's what this plan is about. >> experts say it could take years before the new rules are implemented if at all. >> there is some people who believe that another supreme court case is in the offing, there are fundamental disagreements about the way that the law was written that may need to get tested at the highest level of court system. >> most cases take four, five years to reach the supreme court. meaning the president sees this as a key part of his legacy, he won't know if it is until long after he's out of office.

>> delta has banned shipments of big game trophies. the airline announced it won't transport lion, rhinos russ, elephant or buffalo remains. the u.s., two people have been wounded in the shooting outside a hip-hop concert in the state of new jersey. another example of violent crime that police chiefs say is rising. they have been discussing the issue in washington. >> one man was shot dead, eight others injured. the violence follow as record number of deaths for the city in july. 45 people were killed. the city's deadliest in decades. >> we have seen a surge in

violence before. the current surge mirrors the surge that is happening across our country. >> in st. louis and new orleans, the number of murders has risen more than 33%. chicago, washington and other major u.s. cities have seen rises in violent crime. >> it is a huge issue. we have not seen what we are seeing right now in decades. >> so police chiefs and mayors for more than 30 u.s. cities convenessed for an emergency meeting in washington. they couldn't identify why crime is up. the proliferation of synthetic drugs. they blame>> quality education,b training, reentry program aimed at enhancing the socioeconomic

opportunities for those in our community so people will be living a more productive life instead of a life of crime. >> its federal, state and local governments grapple with entire budgets, residents have little hope the violence will cease. >> it makes my heavy heart and sad that we are just killing each other. i'm sorry that they are. i don't know if there is any resolution at the moment now. >> or hope, as police have few strategies to stop th the crime. a tribute to a mountain has been seen by many as a symbol of white supremacy. >> reporter: it's a granite

monument, over 800 feet high, just outside of the city of atlanta. the huge stone outcropping was the site of the rebirth of the ku klux klan when several members of the secret society gathered and ignited a flaming cross. many have seen the mountain as a symbol of racial hatred. >> the history is only related to racism. >> they have wanted to add people like jimmy carter and martin luther king, jr. >> georgia is 280 years old.

the confederacy is only four years of that. it seems to dominate what is historic georgia. that's farther from the case. >> the group wants the monument completely removed. >> from people who claim it's art, there is a lot of artistic expressions. that art is not worth another black life. >> hundreds rallied at the pro confederate gathering. >> you are not offended by it? >> not at all. >> people can use it for bad or good. >> others at the rally like the self-proclaimed head of the ku klux klan came with other intentions? >> are you with the kkk? >> i'm proud to stand up for my heritage. they would know that the kkk was started by six confederate soldiers.

>> let him go. >> rally is this way, folks. >> he would not give al jazeera his name. people at the rally had him removed. it's scenes like this that are adding fuel to the debate. peurto rico defaulted on its debt for the first time in its history. they missed a $58 million repayment that was due on monday. the island's economy is in recession. many people have left to look for work abroad. the mayor of mexico city says no expense will be spared. the funeral service has been held in the capital. he fled there two months ago after receiving threats in the state of veracruz where he worked. 90% of journalists have gone unpunished in the past 20 years.

rio de janeiro is trying to reassure the world that games will be safe. police have been clearing criminals from shanty towns. hundreds of young men have been killed in the cleanup. >> rio de janeiro promised 85,000 soldiers will be on duty to ensure safety and security for the games which begin in just over a year. they will be controlled from this nerve center. >> translator: more than just planning or preventing situations, we need to be ready for whatever happens. that's what we are doing here. >> the authorities have been employing a pacification. taking control from drug gangs.

amnesty international accuses them of carrying out killings of hundreds of black men, but they have not pacified. >> they have been naturalized in police operations and has been accepted as something natural by society as a whole. >> reporter: the human rights organization says rio is two cities with glitz and glamour on one side, while the other side is marked by police interventions. >> the fourths wil authority wie what is contained here. >> reporter: their two-year-old son was killed in a police

shootout. they were defending themselves against him. no one has been charged with the killing. the case is almost closed. i have to live the rest of my life with my son accused of being a gangster. >> translator: the pain never goes away. i'm leaving my country. >> very few are investigated. hardly anyone is ever prosecuted. they criticizessed the report as unfair at a time when they had lowers crime rates. the city's view on security remains divided. >> a whale has become a tourist attraction in argentina. hundreds of onlookers are watching it on the surface. the port district is full of

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