make a whole lot and put it into a place where people live thinking of colossal design. for many pupils. this is a file and what does it make you feel like you feel like a murder? we have created an enormous environmental disaster and investigation. south africa, toxic city on al jazeera, ah, a ton of government is finally in place with members of the old guard in charge of kenneth stands, future. ah, madison, this is all your life and don't have also coming up. the man accused in the past 2015 tax is in court as a trial billed as the biggest in the french history. rocket vote in parliamentary

and local elections hoping they will usher in political reforms promised a decade ago. the heartrending scenes outside an indonesian prison. what a fire has killed over 40 people. ah, there's been a mixed reaction from world powers to the makeup of ghana, sons, new interim government, the taliban, john, from its old guard to phil top posts the us. it says it's got concerns about the affiliations and track records of some members of cabinet. some senior figures on us in global terrorism watch lists, european union and runs say the government is not inclusive. china says it will maintain communication with the new african government from home to sure of her. how did by phone china attaches importance to the taliban announcement of the

husband of an interim government and some important personnel arrangements, which is put an end to the 3 week anarchy state. and that's kind of stand. it is an essential step for the countries restoration of domestic order and post war reconstruction. we respect the sovereign independence and territorial integrity of afghanistan and will never interfere in its internal affairs. seeing people, enough canister, have been more positive about the new leadership as charles traffic reports from couple we've been speaking to people on the streets of cobble for their reaction to the announcement of this interim taliban administration. and by large, it's fair to say that the majority of them, whether they oppose the taliban or support them, are expressing a great sense of relief. there is a sense that finally, there is potentially the opportunity, despite the pressures on this country. i don't this administration to prove their that they're going to stick to their promises and protect human rights. potentially, people are saying, well, now we can start again. most importantly for them is security and getting food on

the table for their families. interestingly, we've been speaking to a number of women as well, and we know that they know women being have been given portfolios in this administration. the women that we spoke to said that it is vital that women all given the opportunity to stand in this government. and certainly in any future permanent government because they say that women are going to best articulate their political needs within afghan society. we understand that there is great support in the south of the country in helmand province around city of kandahar, for example. because of course, that is the 1st place. if you like, of the top. there are some very real needs that need to be addressed to course the humanitarian situation here is in the words of the us close to being catastrophic. around 80000000 people needing humanitarian assistance every day. that's almost half the population. and we know that that humanitarian aid in afghan assets is

being held up in western banks for example. because in the eyes of the international community, the taliban have to prove themselves before those kind of funds even begun to be released. the situation here in the capital is calm and all eyes now only had ministration as to whether it will stick to its words. and rebuild this country club. i said i was a member of the peace negotiating team under former after president shelf. connie, she challenges the taliban understanding of slavic law, toner bun. i don't believe to any could have liberty. they don't believe 2 women. of course, they are believed women drive to something different. they want to say that we are less spec thing women detecting women to stay at home. it means that the women to stay at home to nothing, not to be under public,

not go to that. to get job not to go in and get was clear or as see all of on any table with where we are, there was a come from. so there was a meeting or something that the of war there was no any single woman among them. and so it's not that kind of stuff right for me because they don't believe the woman's rights. and of course they are saying that women are not accurate and not, and now as to under high positions, but it's not correct. it's not just not the truth that they are saying something, according to the chevy at the beginning of the slum doing this for all women war once they made of money. now it seems, or digital product they, she was that. why for profit mom must be so on him. so she was working with

the prophet mohammed showed that that doesn't mean that women can not be on the top of the top level. but that they don't believe the woman secured has been stepped up in the french capital for the trial of 20 men charged over the attacks there. nearly 6 years ago, the court proceedings began area on wednesday. the 130 people were killed on hundreds were injured in violence in paris. one of the accused to sell absalom believe to be the only surviving attacker has appeared for questioning. dash about the reports from paris. at the back of the concert hall in paris, some people managed to escape through the side door inside. gunman was shooting at the crowd. the earlier, the attackers had run paged across the city, getting people in several locations. by the end of the evening, a 130 people dead in attack, claimed by the french president declared

a state of emergency. a cough from there was shock and grief. nearly 6 years on thomas met, remembers how an evening of enjoying life music at the battle rapidly turned into a nightmare. the crew of a sudden people fell to the floor. i turned around and saw 2 people on the crash because shooting everything that moved according the floor. everyone was tried to call, it was a mess. the lights went out, we heard more shouting, someone shouted, they're reloading yet 3 seconds and i just ran. most of the attackers blew themselves off, was shot dead by police on the night. 3 days later police killed a man suspected to be the mastermind of the attacks in a paris suburb. but it was 4 months before the man alleged to be the only surviving attacker was erected sala, up to slum, had been in hiding in belgium, sala. the slum is one of 20 accused in paris attacks trial. 6 will be tried in of santia proceedings will take place here in paris says high court in

a specially built courtroom, 100 witnesses are expected to testify among them. survivors. this lawyer says that for the victims, it's been a long wait for justice to be honest and under my own experience for victims, they can not put all these behind. it is very difficult, but it can helps them to go ahead and to know that. ok, even after 6 long ears, there is a child and this is important. thomas says he's anxious about the trial, but hope that his testimony will help. others shows that i bought it, that the only thing i can do perhaps is to help others say like i do, i can be okay. and that motivates me to testify. the the trial is scheduled to last 9 months. it may shed more light on what happened that night. how the attacks were planned and whether they could have been prevented. years on harris's cafes and

balls are busy, but reminders and memories of that night on never very far away. natasha butler, al jazeera paris voters in morocco, or choosing new members of parliament and regional councils. the election comes during and economic crisis deepened by the pandemic and frustration over the lack of political reform promised a decade ago. about 18000000 people are expected to vote. the election is the 3rd since a new constitution was introduced in 2011 correspondent sales spoke to the prime minister sided in alex money as well as his opponent. he asked them about their predictions for these elections. were here of the ruling justice and development parties. headquarters with the prime minister, cited the north money. thank you very much for your time. let me start by asking you about your predictions for these elections and your thoughts about the new election law. yes. horrible. and it's difficult to give a decisive prediction. however, we can say there were full parties that are contesting for parliamentary majority

and we are one of them as to the election laws and reforms they us squarely in favor. the other party has. in fact, the aim of those who introduced the law was to reduce the justice and developments parties share of the vote. this isn't a conspiracy theory. they clearly stated that this was their intention. these parties failed in competing with history can gauge with the people. and that's why they united to introduce a law that doesn't take into consideration the popular vote, but instead divide seats in an unfair way is glad these elections come off the back of significant regional international developments. adria severin gets diplomatic ties with morocco and about the position of your policy information, or these issues a priority for your party if you, when the elections will enter the form. and whilst there is a foreign minister, morocco's foreign policy is decided by his highness, the king, the government assists in implementing these policies. however, sovereigns, strategic decisions are taken by the state,

not the cabinet. we are committed to have good relations with different countries. and today morocco plays a very important role regionally, as it is a growing power. this causes issues with some countries, but we will continue to pursue a com diplomacy while being decisive and unwavering. when it comes to the key issue for morocco, which is moroccan sovereignty over all of the sahara. we also caught up with the head of the authenticity and maternity party a, but it's a cult force that's been growing over the years here in morocco that was established, roughly about to just over 1011 years ago, were here at their headquarters in the capital robot with their head of the party. thank you very much for joining us. we'll tell your predictions for wednesdays we'll talk about one of these results will be extremely close. i believe they won't be more than 2 or 3 seats separating the winner from 2nd place. many on this believe that voters have lost facing the political process. there's

a lack of excitement in the street. what are your views on that? of the, of the, it's not about lots of sites. these elections are taking place during unique times . it's a global pandemic. so we haven't been able to organize large rallies like we used to, but in our direct meetings with people with been able to connect with them and the process will be a smooth one. with regards to foreign policy, what do you believe the main priorities will be for the next government? come out, how they could even community a relationship with the gulf as a priority. our relationship with europe requires re assessment. we might strengthen our relationship with the gulf even more, and allow for greater investment from the gcc. we should be more open to them than the year. because europe now struggling to deal with cobit and is incapable of playing the role that used to before. at least 41 people have been killed in a fire and a prison in indonesia. the fire at a target on jail near the capital jakarta has been put out more than 70 people who

are injured. authorities are investigating whether overcrowded, the president affected inmates ability to get out. the president has hundreds more inmates than it was designed for. jessica washington has the latest. i'm here in hunger on outside the prison, and we just heard from authorities some new details about this tragic incident. we just heard from the indonesia minister for more and human rights revealed some new information that firefighters did arrive on the scene. about 13 minutes off to the fire doubted, and they were able to put out the fire within about an hour and a half of its being reported. but unfortunately, the fire spread so fast and according to authority, they didn't have sufficient time to open up all of the cell while the fire was spreading. and unfortunately, that meant some of the inmates died in their cells without even getting the chance to be evacuated or escaped from the flames. we also have learned that 2 of the victims were foreign nationals and individual from south africa and another from

portugal. the minister also alluded to the problem of overcrowded in this prison. the prison bills in the seventy's was intended for house around 600. and instead, there were more than 2000 prisoners here and authorities all looking into whether overcrowded hampered evacuation attempts and whether that may have complicated things overnight. when this fight began, the minister also apologized to the families of the victims. and as we have been standing here, we've seen some women arriving the wives and mothers of those who perished in the fire in absolute shock and crying over this tragic new sound. ahead and i'll just hear the u. k is sending its largest warship through the south china sea, as beijing is flexing its muscles in the disputed waters of victory for women's health and human rights campaigners. mexico supreme court rules that penalizing abortion is unconstitutional. ah,

how we got more right in the forecast. japan over the next day, or 2 little area cloud, him moving through the saved pan wet weather coming in as we go on through the the next 2448 house could see this area of low pressure, which will swing its way through some mic showers coming in 27 celsius f, tokyo does move through prices. skies coming through that rain turns increasingly, sherry making way for the next system. another rather more organized band of cloud and rain which will make his way across northeast and parts of china across the korean peninsula. and moscow she is pushing into southern parts of japan to that state. centralized china saying a few shares, hong kong largely dry taiwan. we'll see a few shad joy your attention to these systems. here we have a tie, fern, and shown to that's in the open waters that's making its way towards parts of the

philippines. tell them areas of taiwan and concerned that's not moving into the south china sea that will gradually run up towards high and, and as we make our way through the latter part of the week into the early part of the we can highlight seeing some flooding rains than early next week and to will bring some problems into were taiwan, enjoy. china stays very unsettled over the next few days. some showers there for malaysia and start to see increasing showers, indonesia. ah. ready too often of cornerstone is portrayed through the prism of war. but there were many of thanks to the brave individuals who risk their lives to protect it from destruction. an extraordinary film archives funding for decades reviews the forgotten truth of the country's modern history. the forbidden real part one,

the birth of a dan, it's done on a just oh the me you want to go to 0 mind about top stories. this says it's concerning. some people enough kind of stands interim government on global terrorism watch lists. and you to be in union says the apartments by the taliban are not inclusive and representative on china says it will maintain good relations with the new government. those types of $31000000.00 in aid security is tied to the french capital. as the child begins for 20 men charged over the scenes of attacks in 6 years ago, 130 people were killed and hundreds injured in the violence in house. or all kinds

of choosing new members of parliament and regional council. about 18000000 people are expected to vote. this is the 3rd election since the new constitution was introduced in 2011. i talk to a bronze statue at the center of racial justice protests in the u. s. has just been removed. the statue of robert e. lee, a general, and the confederates army during the countries civil war was taken down from its pedestal. in the city of richmond, virginia, its removal was the centre of a legal fight in the states supreme court. well, let's go to alan fisher. he's life for us in richmond, in virginia allen. i'm just reading that upon the nearly every other confederate statutes in the city has been removed by last summer. but by far this had a particular residence, didn't it look like this monument avenue, this is where there was a line of confederate statutes. but this was the tallest and the most symbolic, because general lee led the confederate army. and remember,

they were fighting to preserve slavery in the united states. they were seen as a symbol of white supremacy. and now you can see he's been removed from his plan right to the heart of monument avenue, here in richmond, which remains the capital, the capital of virginia, not the capital of any wrong state. and don't turn left. you see the statue itself, it didn't take long to take it off the plan. in fact, it was just over another from putting on the straps to pulling it off the plan, see use timers and so as to cut it free and to the chance of nana he good bye. it was pulled down onto the ground. it's one of $160.00 statues that have been removed across the country in the last year or so after the death. the mother of george floyd and the nationwide racial justice protests that followed. many people thought that the symbols were simply part of a pass that had to be well not forgotten,

certainly not acknowledge with huge statues in the center of living american city for many african americans that we spoke to here this morning. they felt embarrassed and shame and humiliated one that their city had got and to every time they passed by, it was a reminder that somewhere someone considered them less than a fool citizen. so they are delighted to see the back of the statue. what happens to it now, while the statute self will be put in storage until they decide what to do with it? one thing they are talking about is perhaps some sort of part where people will be taught the history of what happened with the confederacy. the fact that it was an insurrection against the united states, at the fact that people wanted to create their own nation, where slavery would be lawful and load the keeping of other human beings. the plan remains there for the moment. they haven't decided what they're going to do with that. but that's perhaps quite symbolic and reminder that although america has moved significantly on issues of rachel justice in the last year,

there are still many obstacles and the way still a lot of what to be done for a lot of the people that we've been speaking to here over the last couple of hours, this is a victory, but it's by no means winning the war. it is a victory, a small victory when something like there is something that is so significant and symbolic a symbol of hatred, that white supremacy is finally to move. but they say there is still a long way to go. and thanks very much indeed. allan fisher talking to us from richmond, virginia. satellite coalition forces have reported to have carried out airstrikes against who think controlled areas in southwest yemen. kofi ron media outlets, say plains launched. 15 raids, the ties airport on tuesday if it's confirmed it with the 1st correlation attacks and who the positions in ties in more than a year. this is a believe to have used the airport to attack a government military base last months,

killing at least 30 soldiers. the chinese military says is expelled a u. s. guided missile destroyer that sailed too close to islands, claimed by beijing in the south china sea. it comes as a u. k. naval fleet docs in japan, on a tour of the pacific london says its focusing on the region during increased chinese activity in disputed waters. katrina, you has more foundation japan's defense minister noble t. she was given a tour of the case, largest and most powerful worship. the hatred miss queen elizabeth as adopt near took care of the ship, leads to destroy, is to forgets a submarine and to support ship, which set sail from britain in may. london says the so called carrier strike group is part of the you case, new tilt toward the region for a

defense evidence. it's a rival, comes the face of increasing chinese military activity in the south trying to see beijing claims. most of the contested waters territory also claimed by many of its neighbors, including vietnam and the philippines. japan says china is its main national security threat and says intensifying chinese activity around taiwan has created a sense of crisis. beijing considers the self ruled island, a rogue chinese province. chinese ships have shattered the british fleet. bay during has warned the u. k, against publication. sure, your profile, we hope rather than countries will play a constructive role in promoting peace and stability in the asia pacific. rather than doing the opposite of the u. k. isn't the only nation conducting exercises in

the region. the u. s. and several of its other allies have recently sailed ships through the waterway, telling a has responded by now to a new maritime law requiring ship, carrying a certain type of cargo, including medical, all radioactive materials, to report to chinese authorities. analysts say the move is aging efforts to establish jurisdiction over the south trying to see chinese, but say the law updates existing regulations and is focused on safety for the shift carrying dangerous cargo. especially those radioactive materials into toxic materials are different from, from 40 years ago. so i think it's becoming a more common practice, of course to stace, to promulgated its own law and regulations regarding this dangerous shift, having through its territorial see, doctor again says page in concert is the british leads presence in the south china

sea to be unfriendly. but the war ships have so fast did clear of islands claimed by china. their mission will continue until the end of the year. katrina, u. l t 0. new un reporting to global disaster says increasing the extreme events are interconnected and compounding each other. the study examined 10 disasters in the past 2 years include the arctic heat waves, a freeze in texas and the pandemic. it says all the events are connected to human activity, whether from greenhouse gas emissions or insufficient risk management and separate disasters or overlapping psych phone i'm find last year caused a rising coated 19 cases in northern india. after forcing people to crowd into shelters, such as se solutions are also interconnected, reducing emissions will decrease disasters along with their frequency and overlapping consequences. notice that his body is a senior scientist at the united nations university institute for environment and

human security. she says, individual actions have an important fact. it is important to recognize that there is not such a thing as the natural disaster, sir. there is a natural has which combine them up with our abilities i about with our lack of ability to cope or to respond. so we need to increase our adaptation that for the what does it mean re, buildings if we expect that some of these events will hit again and again, do we need to take much more into consideration that some of the area we are living in? we'll see these extreme events again and again. well, i understand the urgency that there is no time we can lose me, can't afford to do maladaptive action or respond to one crisis and then actually make another member as for example, taking action for climate change. but using biodiversity, so we need to see this as a to say and then integrate the bay. and we also need to recognize that everybody,

as a citizen, can always contribute. we need to know are this. we need to use our own list by picking out insurance by flat proofing, or how is this by stuck in water or food? surely called nice thing or so. what everyone can do by him or herself is important . patients in a hospital, mexico have died, officer was flooded. others had to be rescued from the building in the time of to the official say at least 16 people were probably killed by a lack of oxygen. after the power winters, many patients had covered 19 mexico supreme court as de criminalized abortion is unanimously ruled, penalize and terminations is unconstitutional. that means courts in mexico can no longer prosecute abortion cases. it's a major victory for pro abortion rights advocates. as parts of the united states and act tougher laws against the procedure. i know it off reports from michigan

city. i such an anti abortion activists demonstrating outside mexico's supreme court. on tuesday, there protesting a landmark decision by mexico's high court, declaring that the criminalization of abortion in the state of while wheeler is unconstitutional. the unanimous ruling sets a precedent for the de criminalization of abortion. nationwide, seniority seniors, ministers, ladies and gentlemen or ministers to day is a historic day for the rights of all mexican women and pregnant people from this moment on. it will not be possible to prosecute any woman who has an abortion in the cases that this constitutional court has considered valid women's groups and advocates of abortion rights are celebrating, would be call a watershed moment. you will not go to the, you know, the, the court has spoken abortion should not be punitive. it should not be criminalized

. this resolution will give legal recourse to women today are in prison to regain their freedom. the experts born that while the wheels are in motion for the d, criminalization of abortion across mexico, it will continue to inflame divisions in a country with deep conservative catholic traditions. with this decision, by the supreme court, mexico becomes the most populous country, inline america, to move toward the criminalization of abortion. mexico is also one of the most catholic countries in the world and conservative rights groups have bound to continue to push back against the court's decision. on abortion right. i love the move in favor of abortion in mexico comes at a time when across the border us states or restricting women's access to terminations, particularly texas many in mexico. believe tuesdays court ruling will eventually allow us women to turn to mexico for safe and legal abortions that women will move over be that would be all,

all women women. but as it does not mean that services have to be provided at such, then we will be expecting necessarily that we would find more accurate. maybe they were in their own country. but this is what we would be in the near future. the mexico's president, not an outspoken proponent of abortion rights, stressed that the decision was the courts to make and promised not to interfere. when we'll set up a little al jazeera mexico city. ah, this is all, these are the top stories. the us says is concerned. some people enough ganna, stanz, interim government on global terrorism watch lists. the european union and iran said the apartments by the taliban are not inclusive. while china says it will maintain communication with the new leadership. charles stratford has moore from

campbell. it's fair to say that the majority of them, whether they oppose the taliban or support them, are express.