>> thousands of refugees are continue to go arriv arrive at an over-flowing camp on greece's border with macedonia. over the night slovenia brought in new strict entry requirements. that's led to a domino effect for. border closures further down the route saying croatia saying they will need valid visas for anyone wanting to enter. and they'll put more police and soldiers out on patrol. the bottleneck in greece is

getting worse after macedonia completely closed it's board. this is the scene in greece on wednesday. heavy rain has turned the area into a muddy bog. 40,000 people are camp there had hoping to be allowed in macedonia. among them is alar, who says that the situation is hopeless. >> now we have no choices at all. we cannot depend on the relocation program, and we cannot go anywhere except for legal ways which we cannot depend upon it at all because it is so expensive and so dangerous. we cannot depend on the legal way. i tried once between turkey and greece, and at this survived, but i can't try it any more. illegally is not the way to try going any place. i just don't wan want to ask the e.u. leaders one question.

if their children were stuck in this rubbish, would they make the same decision that they made to close the board? >> well, he was speaking with our correspondent, who sent this update. >> many said that really the opening of the borders, especially the one here was the last hope. now they feel they have no hope. now they do have options. the option is to go through the relocation program, but because of all what they've been through over the past two to three weeks, and because of all the restrictions that started adding up on a daily basis on this border. many are wondering if they'll make it through the relocation program, how long it will take. you have to understand that many of the people here are, for example, women traveling alone with their children. hoping to join their husband. they're wondering if family reunification will still be valid because it was simply not valid at the border here when it was open, and when the trickle

of people were going through. now living conditions have become absolutely--more than difficult. probably devastating. it is really miserable for the 14,000 people who are stranded here. >> well now the u.n. special envoy to syria is expecting deeper negotiations once talks resume between warring sides of the conflict on monday. the comments come as the humanitarian situation in syria is highlighted at the first task force meeting since the fragile truss began in the country. we have reports from geneva. >> the u.n. envoy said that the stalled syrian talks have restarted, but for now the only people he has been meeting are diplomats and u.n. colleagues. however, he's hopeful the syrian government and the main on significance block will be back in geneva soon. >> the focus will be on substance, the agendas, new

governance, constitution and elections. the future elections in 18-month's time. most presidential and parliame parliamentarian. that was aimed at the negotiating committee. it's spokesman said that he was encouraged by that focus. he said that the eventually outcome had to be the formation of the new government without president assad. the opposition still have concerns, though. the cessation of hostilities have been in place for nearly two weeks. they say violations by the government like this attack are continuing. they also want detainees particularly women an women and children released. and as the u.n. task force met in geneva, they've been complaining about the government not allowing food and medical supplies in. this case backed in part when he talked about the besieged areas the u.n. has not reached in

recent weeks. >> which side militarily is besieging the remaining six areas? >> well, it's very clear that the six areas that i would then say, the seven areas where we have not reached, including the area is six by the government, one by islamic state. >> one of those areas is the opposition believe it's been quite deliberately starved in the damascus superbs. it is militarily and symbolically important to the government side. james bays, al jazeera, the united nations in geneva. >> several attacks have taken place across israel in the occupied palestinian territory since tuesday. police shot dead to drivers

after the message allegedly open fired on a bus. in the west bank a palestinian man was shot dead after attempted to stop an israeli shoulders and four palestinians were shot dead by police in separate incidents. the reports now from the occupied west bank. >> the palestinian youth lies dead in the street in occupied east jerusalem. he was one of two palestinians who fired from their vehicles towards an israeli bus. the police gave chase and eventually the pair were shot dead by israeli officers. the authorities say they're not taking any chances. >> we can make arrests. if we have to open fire and then make arrests and apprehend the terrorists. that's what we have to do. but for members of the public as well as to people who are walking around the streets who are police officers, we have to shoot and if necessary, shoot and kill those terrorists. >> a short while later at a temporary checkpoint in the occupied west bank, another

young palestinian was shot dead. israeli forces said 16-year-old hack met amar had tried to stab officers. this man was approaching the checkpoint in his car. when he heard the shots, he says, ahmed was ten meters away from the soldiers. different soldiers arriving on the scene fired at him on the ground. they left him bleeding for an hour. the whole town is gathered here to bury ahmed. just one of so many young palestinians who have become what they call martyrs to the palestinian cause. they're predicting who will be involved in the next deadly incident or where that will be is virtually impossible. [ sirens ] >> tuesday saw the new violence not just in the occupied territories but in israel including a palestinian youth carrying out several stabbings, he killed one american tourist before being shot dead. on wednesday as he discussed a new military aids passage with prime minister benjamin netanyahu, the u.s. vice president called it a heinous

attack. there can be no justifications for violence. the united states stands firmly behind israel to defend themselves as we're defending ourselves at this moment as well. that's why we've done more to bolster--help bolster israel's security than any other administration in history. >> in places like occupied east jerusalem, each attack calls for tighter security. but in the absence of meaningful negotiations between israelis and palestinians few people expect the deaths on odometer side to end soon. >> iran has tested two ballistic missiles that it says is capable of reaching israel. iranian state media said that these missiles had the phrase "israel must be wiped out" inscribed on them. the rockets have a range of 200 kilometers as well in excess the distance between iran's

border and tel aviv and jerusalem. two nuclear reactors because of safety concerns. it comes after the fukushima nuclear disaster. before the disaster. 30% of japan's power was generated by nuclear power and now accounts for 1.7%. reactors number 54 in operation before the tsunami resulted in a militarydown. the latest court ruling says that key reactors remain online. it forced 165,000 people to leave fukushima and more than 97,000 still have not returned. from fukushima harry fawcett now reports. >> akira guides me through the main street of his hometown, past the shop where he used to get ice crime after football

practice, and to the shop where he says made the best raman noodles in the world. this is close to the fukushima power plant. he makes you trips here documenting what is happening. here. he finds signs of hope, a new gate, in an area that is designated to store radioactive waste. >> his home lies empty. abandoned five long years ago, but he's determined to keep a sense of connection to it. and to his community. his delight is clear when he runs into a school friend. he hopes to make a film about his town, to show that life has not been forever distinguished here. >> so my fear, i'm going to make

connectivity again. >> the disaster that scattered fukushima's people five years ago is still not over. along the coast thousands of workers struggle to stabilize and decommission the crippled power plant. >> at the power station itself the problems continue to accumulate. this disaster still goes on. and it's effects are felt far beyond the area. 40 kilometers away areas of radioactive fallout, and parts of it are still an end zone. now this man practices his art, dance of disaster and di

dislocation. >> when i'm performing, my state of mind, my history, my hometown, it all comes through my music. >> he's worried about the effects of five years of fractured life on his community. he's part of a long tradition of drumming. he's trying to maintain and pass down to those younger than him, a bridge, he said, to keep generations connected. two young men doing what they can to hold onto an idea of home. harry fawcett. al jazeera, japan. >> more to come for you on the program. thousands of child refugees in the u.k. face deportation once they turn 18. also fears that a hunger strike in ukrainian pilot held in russia could die before her trial concludes. find fantasy shows.

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>> welcome back. you're watching al jazeera. a recap of the top stories. the third balkan country to tighten board controls. three palestinians have been shot dead on the second day of escalating violence in the occupied territories. the courts in japan have ordered the shut down of two nuclear reactors because of safety concerns. it comes on the anniversary of the fukushima nuclear meltdown. how refugees from syria are not just making their way to europe. many are making camps in neighboring counties.

many have fled to lebanon and talk about their tale of how difficult life was. >> free to play without fear of a bomb being dropped on them, these children play. they talk about the war zone that they went through to get here. >> there were shellingings. people were dying. planes were dropping bombs. when they weren't hiding from the bombings, they are looking for something to eat. >> we didn't have food. we ate grass. we had to lie to the children and tell them that it was edible. they would say to me, this is grass, but i would have to tell them. >> they escaped, much of the surrounding province is controlled by isil fighters. they're now laying siege to parts of the city still in government control.

>> they wouldn't allow food in. we ate anything. >> shellings will leave psychological scars. this family's children is not unique. hundreds of thousands of syrians are suffering similar trauma. >> now european nation harden their policies towards refugees, rights groups worry about people being deported back to their oh country. we have reports from manchester. >> he was just 12 when he left afghanistan. by the age of 13 he crossed for

great britain. his mother's parting words. >> he said whatever it is, drowning in the mediterranean would be better than a suicide bomber. >> his fate, he said, was at the mercy of people traffickers and the authorities. he was shot at, imprisoned, and nearly drowned. when he finally got to britain no one believed his story. he fought the system to be allowed to stay. >> it is a war zone. when they go back they're threatened by daesh and if they go back they're at risk of joining them. >> in the last nine years 248 young people sought asylum as uncompanied children were sent back to war-torn countries soon

after they turned 18. among those, the vast majority were sent back to afghanistan. others were returned back to iraq, iran, libya and syria. when they turn 18. their lives in many ways end. it was shocking to see the numbers. >> they defend their numbers saying all the applications to remain in the u.k. are considered on individual merit including their age, length of time they've spent in the u.k. their ability to reintegrate, and any compelling or compassionate circumstances. with the refugee crisis in europe showing no sign of abating, the number of unaccompanied minors arriving are growing. now he campaigns on behalf of other refugees and asylum

seeking children hoping his story inspires others not to lose hope in the system. >> north korea's leader kim jong-un said that they have a nuclear break through. we have more from seoul. >> the statements by kim jong-un have apparently been made during a visit by the north korean leaders to see more about the nuclear program, meet with scientists and technicians. it is accompanied by a photographs showing kim in what appears to be the device in question. kim is being quoted as saying that his country now has the country to mightize a nuclear warhead and put it on top of a ballistic missile. these claims are not particularly new. they're treated by skepticism by south korea and the united

states. the interesting thing from ca south korea is that north korea seems to be recycling it's claims to keep up the stream of rhetoric and this is a time of heightened tensions. beginning this week military exercises between south korea and the united states, this is the latest response to all of that from north korea. >> now despite efforts to irradicate the practice of female genital mutilation, 3 million girls remain at risk every year. in senegal, fgm brings a penalty

of five years in prison. but from southern senegal the practice continues. >> like any other girl this girl loves being with her mom. playing jump rope with her friends. and getting her braids done. what sets her apart is not to mutilate her. in this community it is considered an act of purification. >> cutting a piece of my daughter's flesh to make her pure makes no sense to me. i want to save her from this unnecessary suffering. this is hard for people to accept. we've been shunned.

>> girls as young as two have it done. because fatima hasn't some adults curse her saying she's impure and dirty. >> we don't really talk about it between us. >> charities organize village forums gathering women and muslim leaders, imams, to speak out against the practice. >> the imams explain that incisions have nothing to do with islam. they continue to denounce those who mutilate young girls. but despite all these efforts the practice continues. it takes place away from town deep in the countryside. so we're on our way to meet a woman who continues to

circumcise young girls. she has been doing it for the last 20 years. she knows its illegal. but parents from the surrounding villages in this area continue to bring their daughters to her to get the procedure done. >> for each cut she receives two bars of soap, six kilos of rice, a chicken, and $3 in payment. >> it's not just tradition, it's our job. if you take this away from us, do you think an old lady like me can find a job? this is the only way to support our family. >> it is mothers who have suffered from fgm yet challenge tradition that is bringing an end to this practice. despite what others may say or think about her, fatima feels free, protected, and proud of her mother. al jazeera, southern senegal. >> ukrainian pilot captured in 2014 is on hunger strike and in danger of dying according to

her lawyer. she's on trial in russia accused of directing artillery fire that killed two journalists. she attended court on wednesday. russia said that her visit by dollars will no longer be possible. rory challands has more. >> this controversial trial has dragged on months longer than anticipated. many were half expecting a verdict on wednesday. that wasn't to be but there was more drama in the supreme cour courtroom. >> you cannot put all the people in here. putin will not be able to keep power at the cost of people's blood. this is against nature. against people. answers god, and everything in the world. i can only show russia with its totalitarian regime can be

whipped if one is not afraid and if one is tough. >> then to ram home her disdain. she did this. >> you want my final statement? here's my final statement for you. >> her mother and sister were there to support the pilot who is accused of murdering two russian journalists. when friends and families started singing the ukrainian national anthem, the courtroom was cleared of cameras. her verdict will be delivered march 21st, and 22nd. prosecutors want a 23-year sentence. but her health is a growing concern. she's vowing to continue her dry hunger strike. no food and no water. dead or alive, she says, shell return to yoshe will return to ukraine. >> george martin known as the

fift fifth beatle helped to shape the songs of the british band. people across southeast asia has enjoyed a solar eclipsed witnessing a partial eclipse but the best show was in indonesia. >> waiting for the rare moment when the moon is between the sun and the earth. the spectacular show brought people together from all over the world. most indonesians have never seen one before. >> i can see the solar experience for the first time in my life. i can chair my experience with all my friends and family. you. [ music ] >> traditionalcally many in indonesia thought something bad would happen during the solar

eclipse. the government appealed to everyone to stay indoors. many came out to watch how day turned into night for two to three minutes. [ cheering ] >> slowly night is turning into day again, and it seems to be a bit eerie after all the cheering and excitement, people are quiet. like they're in awe of what they have just witnessed here for the first time in their lives. >> i cannot express it, but it was, like, wow! >> the he was worried that he would worry the total eclipse because of the clouds blocking the view. the supreme moment when the eclipse chaser, the golden globe from the sun crosses in front of the moon. >> when there are no clouds, it goes out and out and out. it's amazing. but this is beautiful, gorgeous.

i had good bumps. >> indonesia used the total eclipse to promote tourism. the next one will be on august 21st next year when it's the united states' turn to be amazed. al jazeera, indonesia. >> great images on our website as well, www.aljazeera.com. feel privileged to the swedish-raised celebrity cook was born if ethiopia but group in scannedan ava. he and his sister were adopted