would tens of thousands of indian farmers defy police barriers to march on the capitol. they say new poll market laws will urge them to they're watching al-jazeera live from doha with me fully back to bore also ahead. if you o.p.'s prime minister abu ahmed says, he will only talk with legally appointed to gray and leaders as african union envoys push for peace to end weeks of me fighting a show of strength in iraq's capital, by supporters of the cleric. after he announces they'll run in autumn entry elections

next june, and going it alone. we report from a remote region of afghanistan where local troops are trying to maintain security without the help of u.s. forces. and we begin in india where thousands of farmers have gathered in the capital to demand the government scrap new market friendly laws, which they say damage their livelihoods. police have a lot of protesters to gather in the city after initially trying to hold off the crowds. farmers across entire states to fight the changes they face barricades, water, cannon, n.t.a. gas, as police, try to stop their advance and is withdrawn and has more from new delhi. there is a huge police presence here. in fact, so far, there are still more police officers here than there are farmers and testers. there are a large number of police buses to take anyone away. they cause any trouble. and just

as importantly, there are police barricades surrounding the area to stop come from going beyond this point into central delhi, which is where they wanted to go, but they were denied permission police. citing the record high number of coronavirus cases, police commissioner is appealing to farmers to protest peacefully to maintain order that is after nearly 3 days of tens of thousands of farmers making their way to delhi from neighboring states. breaking through police barricades and face as they faced will to cannon and tear gas. so this is a concession by delhi police. we're not sure if it's going to be enough because while we're hearing that a lot on the way here and we can see the preparations for that here and others saying that this is not good enough already. i spoke to him on shows an associate professor of economics at jar on their way university. he says, a lack of regulation on sales has eroded, farmers trusts in the government. we have

a well established system of agricultural markets that are belittled by the government, particularly the state government that has no government. and the part was that once the private market, which is where the corporate sector would be allowed to feed into the, into the market. it will lead to a dilution of the protection. that is the way to put that in the agricultural markets, which is done by the state governments. and that is what the real fear that mistrust that is there. no farmers would object to a better place to think that what they're for, what they produce is the only problem is that here there is absolutely no tickle issue. in a sense. anybody can buy anything from any further. but the point is that there is more gotta be that the price that is being big is going to be the minimum support prices was the government has announced at the beginning of the selling season. and that's what that is. the mistrust comes in. i mean, technically, i think market entry would be something which will be farmable duval coming. but at a time when there has been a slowdown in the economy, the demand and the farmers have been struggling with the losing of the losses in

the agriculture sector for the last 3 years. some of these issues have become very real targets in terms of actually pull ups. and this is happening across the board across commodities. not a single commodity, but more or less what commodities have seen the marketplace at least once a quarter places go down quite substantially. but at the same time, the input prices have not come down in a sense, so therefore the losses have increased. farmers have been protesting about these issues, have been asking for more and more support from the central government and from the state government. unfortunately, none of this is coming to the government has not been listening to them, completely ignoring the what about the demands of how much they're making? well, things are looking even more dire for india's economy, entering a recession for the 1st time in more than 70 is despite business being up, the economy shrank by 7 and a half percent between july and september. farming was one of the few sectors to perform well in that periods. in other world news, ethiopia's government denies that the prime minister is rejecting talks with the

gray and leaders as visiting envoys push for a resolution to the week's long conflicts. 3 african union, special envoys met with made in addis ababa. he told them he would only speak to representatives operating legally in the region. a day ago the army was ordered to carry out the final phase of its offensive and move in on to graze regional capital micheli, a government imposed deadline for to grant forces to surrender, expired on wednesday. night, spoke to the ethiopian prime minister's spokeswoman earlier. and here's what she had to say about the situation. i think that the widely misunderstood concept with regard to the strong word with rejection, particularly because the prime minister has not rejected talking to anybody from the to grow region. in fact, the provisional administration that has been set up a constitutionally by the half a federation is an amalgamation or a composition of various to grow political parties that are active in the to grow region. so there is no rejection on his part because this provision of the

nutrition is comprised of representatives for picking on behalf of the people of the grandchildren. so that's one point with regards to your question of mediation at this point. and that has been reread the series of several times a voice that one of the key before the whole of those measure is being undertaken is because, according to the laws of the land in the constitution and the criminal code of the federal democratic republic of attacking your own national defense forces across is a criminal act in this considered a treasonous act of one part of a country in 2 holding the country. my thought for you in service to holding the country together, the action was taken to ensure that the rule of law is being enforced. and in place in the region of a growing mediating with a criminal group that has affected the treasonous act, is not something that's on the table right now that i see human origin for up to

this conflict right now. this offensive by the government has led to thousands of ethiopians fleeing to neighboring. so don, so you can understand the concern of neighboring countries when the conflict is now spreading into their territory. so why it once again reject mediation that may come from sudan or not other countries when they're being directly impacted by what's happening in the degrade region. that solely the federal government is in command of most of the areas within the to grow region. all of the places that were under p.p.l. of militia occupation are now under federal command and are returning back to normalcy . in fact, the prime minister has made a clear call for all of those that have fled to come back because their areas and their homes are being protected. but do you think it's time for the citizens to return? as you say, when the prime minister announced yesterday that the final offensive on mackenzie, the regional capital to grey had begun half a 1000000, people live in that area. what is the government going to do to protect those civilians living there? that government is going to continue and continue doing what it has been doing throughout this operation and matters most protection for civilians. one thing that

we have to understand and has not been well understood by the international community and international media is that one of the reasons that it has taken a little bit longer for all of these areas to be occupied is because the national, defense forces is not having any military confrontations with t.p.m., the militia in cities and towns that have been a part of its strategic operation of waiting cities and towns and taking terrain in order to get to these areas where a lot of p.l.f. operatives are. so there is one ethics of ensuring that citizens are protected. secondly, that engagement going to be happening in michaela is not something construed by p.p.l. of propaganda. this is something with her and do military attention with strategic and tactical operations that is going to be targeted towards the p.p.l. of click element where their hideouts are also clearly known. al-jazeera saber. morgan has more now on the humanitarian situation from saddam's border with ethiopia. for starters,

people here say they don't have any communication with their relatives and it's a good region, so they don't know how safe it is. most of them say they prefer to stay here in this camp, despite the fact that it takes them hours standing in the scorching sun to be able to get humanitarian aid. some of them still arriving. we've spoken to authorities here. they say that there's been a reduction in the number of people who are arriving to this. come this, you only about 30 people arrived here, but they did not counting the number of refugees arriving 200 border crossing points in neighboring consular. but overall, our sources say there is a drop of number in the number of people who arrive seeking refuge here in the sudanese state of consular and the bodies. and they say that could be because the situation is a little bit under control, but it could also be because most of those refugees don't use official border crossings. they have to go through fields and it takes patrolled by the military and by villagers to be able to bring them to the refugee camps and to a border crossing point. so most of them here say that they've witnessed

a horrendous atrocities. they say that they've seen people being slaughtered, they say that they had walked for days to be able to get here. and still they managed to get news from the region from their relatives. they prefer staying here, even though it means standing in line for hours, for aid, and shortage to access to health care. they'd rather stay here rather than going back home, not knowing what is happening. the president of belal family xander, look at shanker, has promised to step down if a new constitution is created, he hasn't confirmed different process is underway or even if it's being considered like the shankar so far resisted months of protests calling for his resignation. critics accuse him of rigging the election and cracking down on his opponents. the british government is facing criticism for deploying troops to defend saudi arabian oil fields with valid informing parliament, or the public troops were sent to protect the fields following drone attacks last year. it's not known how many soldiers have been deployed for the operation is still ongoing. the ministry of defense has defended the move saying the oil fields

are critical and need protecting a mass. ronnie's being held in iraq's capital in a show of support to shia cleric. thousands of people have gathered in tahrir square, which was once the focus of anti-government protests elsewhere in the city of nasiriya. sada supporters have been clashing with anti-government protesters in the only remaining sitting area for them. parliamentary elections are due to be held in iraq. next june, simona 14, was at the rally. in fact, that friday's prayer here in baghdad, was an overt display of power on the part of the sudras movement, just days after its leader. and the peace party intended to secure a majority in the forthcoming parliamentary elections and also to nominate the prime minister. of course, that would be a substantial increase compared to 16 percent of seats his party currently holds. but as you can see, thousands of people have gathered here today,

which shows just how much political muscle this movement has, and also how much organizational capability they have to hold this thing together. and that's in stark contrast to the anti-government protest movement that has been demonstrating here in tahrir square until just a few weeks ago, their movement has been fragmented. they have claimed that they have been infiltrated by parties like the sudras movement. their movement has essentially been hijacked, so this gathering here, leaves little doubt as to who emerged as the victor after months of anti-government protests. the sound he led coalition in yemen has carried out a series of air raids in the iran, the capital sanaa. several areas controlled by hoofy forces were talkative, no casualties have been reported. saudi arabia and the u.a.e. intervened in yemen's 5 year war 5 years ago, rather in an effort to restore the government which was ousted from power by the

whole thesis. and crowds are gathering in the soft western city of ties to voice their anger against the who fees it calling for the international community to recognize them as a terrorist group. protesters are condemning the use of violence against civilians still ahead on al-jazeera crimes lying out in the streets to bid farewell to one of football's true legends. diego maradona has been laid to rest in buenos aires from playing on the streets to international competition. we meet a young filipino chest making big moves in the game. how the winter wind is blowing across the warmer waters. still, there's no wires here,

so you tend to get big showers down over the thames. the reason it take here from there, love a couple days ago about living degrees. if you're on the north coast of honshu, that onshore breeze be felt the same is true in her car and the snow easily on the mountains in central honshu. but if you're not in japan, enjoy the sunshine. yes, it's a frosty morning, but it's probably going to be a largely sunny day for the most part. there is some cloud around, but there isn't very much to be honest. the picture of winter, they're not obvious here. apart from the temperatures, maybe best is stretched by what you get on the the least side here, like these are generated by warm water. there are sleet or snow showers. the sunday, monday and tuesday, festive part of the capital of hot carder, and that cultish window it warms up over the waters. but this is big showers in the south china sea. so the prevailing north east, the monsoon, produces heavy rain for vietnam from central to the sacks, and that's taking away some of the emphasis from what is the wet season for the south of indonesia is fairly dry in borneo in sumatra. the next couple of days

remains a cycloid just remains. now there's more rain to come focusing, i think in andhra pradesh. jump into this story and julian on global community bio diversity is bio security. is that essential for our species to survive? be part of the debate. i know the her mind is and he can be part of this conversation when no topic is off the table and the police are not neutral and all of these cases goal here is to terrorize. here's the other part of this. there's no consequence to this stream on out is the in the, in the, on

the recap of our top stories on al jazeera, thousands of farmers have gathered in india's capital to demand the government's new market friendly laws, which they say damage their livelihoods. some have marched for hundreds of kilometers to find police bands. ethiopia's government denies a prime minister is rejecting talks with a degree in negus. but i'll be ahmed says he will only speak to leaders operating legally in the region. visiting envoys are pushing for peace as a conflict stretches past 3 weeks. and a mass rallies being held in iraq's capital women a show of support for shiite cleric, tadasana. thousands of people have gathered in tahrir square, which was once the focus of anti-government protests. are some breaking news to tell you about now coming out of iran, where state media are reporting that

a scientist and a military figure believed to be at the heart of iran's controversial nuclear program has been killed. most say in fact, reside is also associated with the radian revolutionary guard corps, and was sanctioned by the u.s. in 2008. but it's iran's atomic energy body, however, says no incident involving a nuclear scientists has taken place that's ringing in big on the line from tehran . for us aside, some conflicting reports say on whether or not this iranian scientists has been killed. what more are we hearing right now? well, let me just take you through what state media are i and have been saying that they're saying that a nuclear scientists has been assassinating during an armed struggle with his protective guard with unknown or statements. and they said that more info will be released and about the identity of the state, not anything to another statement, but this saying that the more information will be released now. we've had other

semi official news agency saying that he has been assassinated. we've had lines from the revolutionary guard, think that they will avenge the killing of this scientist. but it looks like at least what we can say is something has taken place. there has been an assassination, attempt. according to state t.v., a scientist, a nuclear scientist has been killed and they have been an increase of tensions and talk of incidents taking place inside iran. and what's also interesting is, is the 10 year anniversary of the november 29th when scientists might did, she was assassinated in 2010. but so far we're still waiting for official confirmation from the state. but what we are hearing from state t.v. is that to find just a nuclear scientist has been about it quite surprising assad that state t.v. would say this. and yet, the iranian atomic energy agency would deny that there'd been an incident

involving a nucleus scientists. you would think that they would know well, sometimes what happens in there on that there are different agencies and different layers within the state. so it's, it could be that the iran's atomic agency spokesman has just not heard from the revolutionary guard or the state t.v. have heard from different sources. we've also seen on social media and pictures of the street where it's alleged he was assassinated and that street is now closed off . but the news is trickling through. and i suspect that if this is the case in the coming hours, we really something official. and maybe the head of the spokesman of the atomic agency may have to go back on what he has said. who is this scientist most sane? factory's not a vat? the state media is saying has been killed and how significant would take his death

if it indeed it is confirmed. well, with links to iran's revolutionary guard, he's seen as one of the figurehead of iran's nuclear program. and many years ago, there was an attempt from what we understand to assassinate him. that wasn't successful, but it seems like now the news is that he has been assassinated and this is, this will be a big blow for iran on a number of levels. one is that he's such a major figurehead in terms of the nuclear program. the other is that it will draw into question the security of the state. how was this allowed to happen? how did it happen? who was behind it? and that sometimes is embarrassing for iran, but also what happens next. now the revolutionary guard are saying that they will avenge the assassination of the scientists. and it's a matter of time, and we'll just keep monitoring to see what actions they will take. next, of course there's a lot of tension in the region. we know that when previous reports of an

assassination taking place in iran. and we also have been hearing that president donald trump was looking to take to carry out a strike against iran, but was, was persuaded against that rule seem to relate and see what happens next. what actions iran will take. it is indeed early days to talk about what happens next until we get official confirmation of this report that anyway, new nuclear scientists and a military figure most in fact, lizaveta has been killed any ron this fine day. this is news coming from the state media and official semiofficial news agencies, but news that is so far, being denied by, by iran's atomic energy agency, which has said that no incident involving a nucleus scientists has taken place where of course, keep a close eye on this story for you on al-jazeera and bring you the very latest with ass, had begun tehran as in when we have more information available. in the meantime,

let's move on to find where 4 officers have been arrested after a video surfaced, showing paris police attacking and racially abusing a black music producer. it was recorded by security cameras inside the man's studio . he told reporters that police followed him in after seeing him outside without a mask. the incident comes ahead of a planned protest on saturday against police violence and fronts. the funeral of football legend diego maradona, has been held in argentina's capital. there was heavy security as his body was taken from the presidential palace, with thousands lining the road to watch. the funeral cortege carry diego maradona's coffin to the cemetery where he was laid to rest alongside his parents. the streets, lined by tens of thousands of fans saying idea was to a great for a national hero. the loss was felt across the world. for us, diego was

a terminal for a whole life. he led argentina to the top. it's difficult for everyone. i've seen newspapers in france and in england, they all talk about him. it's incredible. however, the chaos that blighted much of maradona's life spilled into events, marking his death. fans clashed with police after the gates to the government palace where he was lying in state closed, denying them the chance to pay their last respects with his death has come the opportunity to reflect on what diego matador they gave to the world of football. to this neighborhood to argentina? the answer for many is everything. they created shrines of football grounds where he played a bookie juniors and here the continues juniors grounds named after him, where he began his professional career as a 15 year old in 1976. wood. diego is the people, he's the people, it's what he most identified with. he never forgot his origins,

the happiness he brought this family for all these family they said will follow my life. i don't want to judge him badly because he represented all our misery. and as it says on these posters, our happiness too, you know, like to thank you for all the happiness he brought us. i don't know some applause from arizona, the best of our people. thank you. really. thank you. i'm all good. it's good that they applauded here and across argentina in naples, in barcelona, in the around the world. maradona in the demons, he battled the day. it's good to go to for his magic, his vision, an ability to excite and inspire live on. and his fans one of cyrus, the trump administration plans to withdraw 2 and a half 1000 u.s. troops from afghanistan in january, in a further push to end america's longest war. many u.s. bases are being handed over to the afghan army despite a surge in violence contre 40, visited one of those bases in a chain i,

once volatile region in the east, west security forces are trying to maintain a fragile, caught, these valleys have seen violence and death, like few places in afghanistan, the area was occupied by isis fighters who targeted people in the region and destroyed their villages. now, things have changed, but i had to suffer as a taliban presence in the border areas of this district. but i saw this completely eliminated from this area for nearly 4 years. relentless u.s. airstrikes supporting afghan military operations across achieving in eastern afghanistan destroyed. i saw sanctuary here on patrol with the afghan army coming on for years. a year ago would have been completely impossible. but now since i saw has been too early and they have been very quiet at the

nearby base, it's also quiet. it was from here that u.s. special forces with the use of sophisticated technology and air support for i saw the base was handed over to the afghan army may. these emblems are some of the few reminders that american troops were once here when the foreigners left, they did not leave equipment like weapons, vehicles, and other military equipment that we needed. we are an urgent need of heavy weapons, like artillery, mortars, cannons, and ammunition. if we have all these heavy artillery with us, we will be able to defend our country in a better way. the base commander says the taliban often attacks the base from the mountains day and night. the base is only levon kilometers from the border with pakistan, from where he says taliban fighters can slip into the area. nato has

adjusted eisold remains a concern here, and has promised to support the afghan security forces for the next 4 years. despite the sudden u.s. drawdown in the villages of people who had fled, the fighting are returning to their homes. some say that makes no difference. the americans are no longer in the area. we are proud of our security forces and we are not worried. we want the taliban, the government on the face, negotiating teams to know that we have suffered a lot and we can't afford to see more funerals of our loved ones. we want peace and peace at any cost. and if peace ever comes to this remote corner of afghanistan, people here also hope they can finally have a hospital and a bigger school for all the children. so everyone can know what

a peaceful life looks like. for al-jazeera, a change eastern afghanistan, the young chess masters from around the world us had to compete in an online championship. and 110 year old prodigy from the philippines is being tapped as the player to watch jimmy lally. and again has a story. al bashir bhutto may seem like a typical young boy, but at the age of 10, he is already the philippines chess, prodigy. he improves his skills on manila sidewalks, mostly in the streets of kapil, were older avid chess players like a meet to pass the time. here he beat veteran players with the mastery and position where you least seen from young players like him. even pulling a jaw with master player chukar was one of go far. if he gets the right support. the support from the government is crucial. he needs to be exposed

more to get better. so was 6 when he started competing internationally. he has played in iran, china, and malaysia, and for so many muslims here of long felt discriminated against in a country where there are minority. alba share is a source of pride. people here tell us our story mirrors their own aspirations, our young filipino muslim, making it to the global stage because of shared talent and determination. practice law in competitions. i always work hard to make it worthwhile for my parents, and those who supported me. the best part about chess is winning, but losing is good too because you learn more. but there are struggles. back home. al bashir comes from a poor family who moved from around the city in the southern philippines, a place held back by war and displacement. his parents have often struggled to make ends meet. so paying for alba shares training has proven to be difficult. despite

his classes and online competition, he still has to share a laptop with 5 other siblings. nation level, no one invited him updates my home. i have but they both need to have punch restraining. it's not easy, but god. so we have to support he he is set to compete in defeat, the online world cadets and youth rapid championship this week. and although he's weak internet connection, the toll may cost him critical minutes in the game. pushchair remains confident, like so many prodigies before him. he says his chess pieces have given him a sense of purpose and hopefully a we out of poverty. jim duggan al-jazeera manila. so again i'm fully battle with.