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a perilous journey spread over months. let's go line to jessica washington joined us from jakarta. so jessica, when do these people now actually make it off that boat? ah will semi, it's a good question and one that we still don't yet have the answer to. what we can say with certainty now is that these people will be towed to shore and they will be allowed to disembark in indonesia. what we have heard from local sources on the ground is that the process of towing the vessel to the coastline could take around 3 to 4 hours. the vessel as it stands is around 80 nautical mile 80 kilometer, sorry, from the coast of b. it in answer prov out a province. and so it could take around 3 to 4 hours and that's without factoring in some of the difficult weather conditions. we understand that right now, there are heavy winds and heavy waves as well, which could complicate the effort to bring this vessel to shore. but what we can

say with certainty is that they will be allowed to disembarked in our province after so many days of uncertainty. we heard a short while ago from a representative of the government explaining the process behind the governments thinking well more thought neesha. wonder any. the indonesian government today has decided in the name of humanity to accommodate growing or refugees currently floating on a boat in the ocean. near a check, seattle, this decision was made after considering doing emergency conditions experienced by refugees on the ship. well, it's not altogether a surprising outcome in the past. indonesia has in fact, accepted for anger. refugees that have arrived in waters near aunt j, but it is worth noting that indonesia is not a signatory to the un convention on refugees. and so as a result is not really seen as a destination for permanent re settlement. these refugees will now join the

hundreds of other refugees from many other countries on the long wait to be re settled into a 3rd country. right, thanks so much. jessica washington, there with her. the world is had a new record number of cove. it cases in a single week, the w h o is warning the army con, various poses a very high risk. with more on the new record numbers, his come all santa maria. as the new armstrong variant spreads and the delta strain persists, new record numbers were perhaps inevitable. so let's have a look at the snapshot of global cases from our world and data. this chart is the whole pandemic weekly confirmed cases worldwide. and in the week just gone vis is the peak we have hit right at the top. there it is a case of 6510000 new infections worldwide. an increase of 11

percent driven a lot by the united states and a lot of european countries as well. france, the u. k. for example. so we look at it in a different way. the johns hopkins tracker, which gives us overall numbers for the whole pandemic. the big numbers, yes, 293, almost 1000000 cases of covert over the entire course of the pandemic. but just look at the numbers below them. that almost $20000000.00 cases is just in the last month. and this number, almost 200000 debts in the last month. so let's see the big picture. this is showing cases per 1000000 all over the world, and it's easy to see the hot spots, the places in dark, or red north america, parts of south america, australia, definitely that cluster across europe. but i would just draw your attention to africa because look at all the lighter colors. they're the beijing in oranges which show that actually cases are not increasing that fast through africa. but as we know, reporting is not always as accurate. and there is

a lack of vaccinations happening in africa as well. or catherine soil is lie for us in nairobi for an update on the situation africa. but 1st want to start with mike. hannah is live for us in washington dc. so my, why are they reducing the installation time while i'm a chronic spreading of a explaining any more details about what's going on there? well, it may be slightly confusing, but the cdc is now saying, as you say that they have slashed the quarantine time in half a 5 days. basically, what do you have tested positive? this is largely because it would appear economic reasons. the whole economy is under pressure. airlines for example, have been delayed flights, canceled businesses are lacking employees. so certainly there's an economic imperative here. however, the cdc says that it's following the science on this finding that the majority of

people actually transmit the virus within the 1st 5 days. so this is the c d c position on it so that they can flush the quarantine time in order to keep the economy going in order to keep flights in the air. but they are still insisting that this is because of the science that, that is great of infection is most prevalent during the purse 5 days. this is what the director of the cdc at to say. many people are a symptomatic or only mildly symptomatic, especially those who have been vaccinated or boosted. and so they may very well not be able to or willing to comply with 10 days worth of isolation. so this was really a way to tell people, make sure you isolate in those 1st 5 days when you're maximally infectious. and then of course, where a mask for those last 5 days to make sure that you don't spread anything that might be left over to others. all right and also travel regulations are changing. tell us

about that. well indeed, yes, there is the possibility the president has floated the idea that vaccine could be a requirement for travel on crop. this is not a decision that has been taken as yet, but it's certainly something that health experts have been pressing the white house to put into effect. the absolute, raging quality of a micron has led to all sorts of discussions about how you can attempt to cut down the mess the spread of this virus at the moment. for example, the u. s. is reaching record highs in terms of infection rates and health experts, desperately seeking ways in which to cut down the rate of transmission of infection while at the same time keep the economy going. you heard the, the cdc director insisting that the wearing of mosse is absolutely essential. but

can't you have another problem lodge parts of the united states. people still refuse to wear mass, particularly in the republican controlled states in those states as well. people are not vaccinated. and this is largely as president bite, and that said, a degree of the and vaccinated in terms of the spread of this particular virus. and this particular straight up the virus. so health experts struggling to keep up with the science, but also at the same time attempting to balance what they are learning about the new barrier and with the need to keep the economy going. so in a way, a very confused situation, compounded by the fact that some said he, 5 percent of americans are still non fascinated compounded by the fact to i had that many americans still refused to wear mass. compounded by the fact that in many states mosque wearing is not mandates we endorse. so all these factors are contributing to this record rise in terms of infection rates. thanks so much

michaela in washington dc. let's continue this though with catherine. so let's start with what ami kron is doing to africa as a continent right now. or we have seen in dozens of countries, infection rates are going up, and it's not clear whether it's on the kron or either variances. well, because when governments are releasing their statistics, they do not a make a difference. they do not see that this is army cronner. this is another variant they generalize. it's very difficult to say exactly a how ami kron ease affecting or the continent. but we have seen, like i said, a dozens of countries. i'm positivity rates increase in like a in kenya, we are now at 34 percent, which is a huge leap from the beginning of the year in other countries as well, tanzania, a lot of people are coming out with symptoms with sore throats and you know,

some symptoms that are attributed to amik phone, and so one here in kenya, the biggest concern right now is the rate of vaccination. only 14 percent of the population has been vaccinated. and this is a huge concern. the government says that people who have been fully vaccinated in the last 6 months should go for booster shots. are the government also? how is it has imposed rules, are asking business owners to not allow people who are not vaccinated into their business premises. so the idea is to get as many people as possible vaccinated in neighboring uganda. the positivity rate has also gone up, or the government has started again, testing mandatory testing at border points. many of the people were testing positive. there are people who've come from outside of uganda, but like, you know, in this region, a lot of people were testing positive, are have displayed mild symptoms that are being taught to self isolate at all. the other biggest concern here is the democratic public hunger,

which is in it's our 4th wave, you're seeing hospitals, particularly in the copy talk in shonda, filling up health work is saying that the are feeling the pressure the vaccination rate in the congo is very low. i only 90 or on 97 percent 97000 people have been fully vaccinated. this is against a population of 90000000. so a lot of pressure on a government that is dealing with other health problems and other issues in d r. c like security. now we look at to clear south africa, the numbers seem to be going in the right direction there, how all pharmacies explaining that well, that is good news and this reports coming out of south africa are indicates that in the last 9 days, the infection rate has come down by about 3540 percent from an oil time, a high of 23000 infection rate. 23000 people infected in the last 9 days to about

15000. um, in, in, on, on monday. now, this has been attributed by the cdc, who, you know, the director of the cdc john kingston has said that this is perhaps because south africa has been badly devastated by the previous to our very ends in this perhaps could have caused the, our population to gain immunity also says that that this new variant indicates that this new variant, even if it's highly transmissible, people are only having mild, seem to the lot of people on the continent are being told to are safe, self isolate at home. but dr. kanga then had said that african countries should not be called place and should not use south africa. and as an example to meet the measures that they are taking because this disease is still a very big threatened it. all right, thank you so much appreciate it. katherine,

so either now india seeing a sharp rise in covered 19 cases fueled by the armor con variant new restrictions on non essential activities have been imposed in the capitol, new delhi, and boost vaccine doses are set to be rolled out early next year. pub, natal has more from new delhi these factory workers are racing against time, trying to finish their day's work before the curfew starts. so they don't lose their wages as the virus threatened to wipe out their livelihood. once again, like the lug nifty, i'm scared of the golf view we eat as the on. i'm a poor person and migrated from a village to make a living. i'm scared of corona virus and the night gulf view. as covered 19 cases rise sharply, several states have imposed night curfews and stricter testing goods for travelers . new delhi, which has the highest number of omicron cases in the country, has been put on yellow alert schools,

gyms and cinnamon have shot with new restrictions on restaurants and public transport. the capital is preparing cove in 1900, was and ramping up oxygen supply. as a 3rd wave of infections is threatened, despite that markets have been crowded. the chief minister has employed every one to follow. covert 900 protocol, need you to get good enough really. we don't want to spread yet again, and that is why we are repeatedly making appeals. that if you go out or go to market or office please, where we have to be responsible. but at the same time, don't be scared that the government has also signed it if vaccination, dr. starting next month or the 15th will be eligible for a job. why frontline workers and over sixty's with health problems can receive booster shot. the government has approved to new jobs and an anti virus drug to treat covered 19 while india is showing some indication of renewable attention to

respond to i'm a ground weight and that is on including recognition coverage. and though wind up ended testing. but as far as the appropriate behavior concern, there is a lot of room or space for improvement. while infections and hospital cases remain lower than in other parts of the world, the government says restrictions will be increased if the infection treat continues to rise while mocker treaters like these feel financial losses. political rallies continue in states where elections are due early in the new york, that provoking fears of a repeat of so called super spread out really just gathering an election rallies. they went ahead in the summer, despite the delta variant infecting millions of indians. park newman's the largest iraqi jelly anymore. still had on the news hour, including mahmoud abbas in israel meeting between top officials more than a decade. and it's been

a tough year for those who've been seeking refuge outside their home country will look back at their desperate journeys. i had sworn legendary american football coach and broadcast a john man dies, take a look at his life and legacy later on in the show. ah, back to our top story. now, the indonesian government's decision to give shelter to ringer refugees stranded at c. o. and my man is the you and hcr representative to indonesia joins us from jakarta. good to have you with us. so is this a victory for human rights for international law? it is, it is indeed, we are extremely grateful to the indonesian government for having accepted to allow the growing guarantees that currently stranded around 45 miles

away from the show in north east. they have allowed it to be dis embark on faith territory in indonesia. it is a victory. it is a decision by the indonesian government, which the unfortunate can not have seen. other governments are taken in that we've got 2 other boats. so this is a very humanitarian position and we are very grateful for indonesia. so i've taken this today and it's about to have been at c o for several weeks. so we expect that that the situation off the around $100.00 refugees of whom primary they are women and children. we expect that they are probably in need health assessment and need to have

the image it 8 when they, when that when they're coming to show well prompted authorities to change their position. because the initial reports, at least from news agencies, quoting personnel in the navy, was that there was simply going to give these people some food fix their both and tell them off. you go we, we're not sure about the source as to where to those reports. in our interactions with the authorities, we learned that they were in internal meetings and discussions. and it's not until today that we heard the final decision, which is this is very humanitarian decisions they have taken. and we think that it's a, it's an example on the states to follow up in the asia pacific region,

but also in other parts of the world where we see that the boats are being pushed back with ok. but once these people come ashore, what happens to them is they're all deal over, or is this just the beginning? it's, it's a, it's a part of a deal that is over when they're coming. i'm sure you and hcr a host of other humanitarian partners to be the with the indonesian authorities will receive them. they will receive and, and support from the moment that they get on shore. they will be, have to help situation assess, they will be provided for their basic needs and they will be kept in safe shelter and the other type of activities will be provided to them. so i think it's fair to say that the deal is,

is over once they get it to show our i thank you so much for your analysis of that . thank you so much for having me. hong kong, independent media outlets stand, news is announced. it's shutting down after a police raid 7 current and former staff members have been arrested or accused of publishing articles, inciting hatred against the authorities. brit planets reports from hong kong. hundreds of hong kong place rated the stand news office in the early hours of wednesday morning, using a warrant under the much criticized national security law to collect boxes of what were described as journalistic materials. on how 6 people linked to the independent media outlet were arrested under separate lore on sedition from the british colonial era. by wednesday afternoon stand, news announced it was closing after 7 years will not be talking to reporter, we are not talking the good of the media. we just targeted national security law.

the all frances among those arrested was well known singer and activists. denise, whoa, and former politician margaret own both former stand use board members. so i know why and at least turned up at the home of stan use deputy a simon editor runs and chan office is telling him to stop recording as they arrived. chan who was chairman of the hong kong journalists association, stood by the now disbanded news organization after them. oh no, you're 100 ohio extern users been doing professional reporting. there's no doubt about it. the whole world sees it. it doesn't matter what charges have been made. i nothing can change that fact. the hong kong journalists association said it was deeply concerned why the arrests and urge the government to respect the media freedoms that a meant to be safe, guarded under the cities. many constitution, the basic law. hong kong chief secretary, john les shrugged off the criticism, saying journalism cannot be used as a tool against national security. they are the evil anemones that

damage pres, rhythm chinese government in beijing says the security law in hong kong is necessary for stability following political unrest and mass pro democracy protests doesn't have been arrested, prosecuted and jailed since china imposed the legislation last year. 6 months ago, the last remaining pro democracy paper, apple daily was forced to shut down after its assets were frozen and its founder jimmy lie arrested. the closure of the apple daily left an use is one of the last pro democracy outlets in hong kong. now there are questions over whether smaller online outlets can survive the crackdown on media freedoms, brick planet, al jazeera, hong kong. her mass has denounced the meeting between the palestinian president and is really government defense minister benny dance greeted mahmoud abbas to discuss security coordination and economic issues. a palestinian official said the meeting stressed the importance of having

a political venue to find lucian's. you're going to say it has more for us now from garza. i understand, you know, this being controlled the see there and anger from some of the palestinian factions over this meeting. right? it's true. saw me the policy and faction being garza health today morning, an urgent meeting where they affirmed their denunciation, the refusal, and condemnation of the meeting between our boss and gannet. they said specially that the smithy comes in a very critical time where the was back cities are witnessing a new uprising. and i've a wide range of arrest by that israeli forces towards the palestinian civilian as what's also they referred to as a vicious attack on female and male prisoners that is going on. and the hunger strikes that are carried out by the policy, the prisoners to refuse their administrative detention. and this

meeting come to more to be all these practices by the israeli government to continue to be carried on. especially what also the referred to as the white settlement activities to swallow the lands or palestinian lands in the west bank. they affirmed also there are there continuous rejection to any meeting and any security coordination between the palestinian authority and the israeli government. alright, thanks so much shimla say the stuff about whole t is secretary general of the palestinian national initiative and was palestinian information minister joins us from ramallah via skype. good to have you with us. so what do you make of this meeting as anything positive?

come out of it, not really. i think this needs to go back down progress. mandy, for 3 reasons. the 1st season is that really 5 insisted on discussing going. the economy shows and security issues avoiding all possibilities of a political process that would lead to ending occupation and upper teens are subjected to and that means they are going to diminish seconds. this meeting is happening while the very last 2nd of violence against the palestinian population and the same work of several announcements by the head of this government ministers that there is no place in states. no political process said this meeting is happening with the minister of a army and that means drinking down delivery of the relationship between the 2

sides. and it makes the relationship as if it's not ok via i'm done occupied. and there is no equality in this process. finally, i think this meeting has increased the in term of the most interesting in groups have objected to this meeting, mainly because they see it as and it's really trapped to bring palestinians into that trap, which is nothing but the implementation of the so called the essentially even got liquidating the policy. why do you think bass went for this meeting? especially as you said, it's very clear that the prime minister of israel said there is no peace processes on the record of saying that and they will not be a peace process. why you to go ahead and have this me who so she was someone i mean is not meeting the head of the israeli state, is just a defense minister, as you said. exactly. i think maybe for to even search the world that is this

regard to the public opinion and that is most unfortunate 3, but the 2nd thing is that, well, why would miss regard the public opinion? is he under pressure from some quarters to do that? i think there is a lot of pressure for the, for the student authority to survive because they are under civil ships from different sites. but in my opinion, the future policy in people is more important than the future of a structure. on the other hand, i think there is a very serious number of people, the group of people who still believe in the process which has been changed to drastically. and i think that we are able to detach themselves from what they are unable to understand. what we need now is a new, a tentative strategy to have a strategic that deals with india occupation if i was to bring down the severe

system of apartheid on discrimination which was described by this one to 2. by the way, as a much worse type. then what prevented south africa and stuff about 40. thanks so much. take your eyes, get some weather now. he has kara hello there. let start in the middle east and we're seeing some unsettled weather move across some of the gulf states in the days to come bringing heavy rain to the likes of q weights guitar as well as parts of saudi arabia. we could see some flooding where that rain falls more intensely towards the we can, we've also got some snow expected in mountainous areas of iran in that where the front is going to shift further south and east taking the wet or whether it's the likes of the u e and oman, by the time we get to the weekend, but we've also got wet and windy weather, weather pulling across the levant, bringing some heavy rain, se egypt onwards to israel, and the palestinian territories. by the time we get into friday,

it'll be lebanon. and syria that sees that rain and that ties up with a wet and windy weather that's been affecting north eastern corner of africa. we've got some strong winds blowing across libya and into egypt. we could see more dust storms. and of course that rain is going to work is way further south in the days to come. now that's in contrast, we'll all want that's in that northwest corner. there's a lot of warmth across central areas as well. the heavy rain can be found in weston, parts of that central band of africa and is more wet weather on the way for johanna's bergson. thunderstorms rolling, and by the time we get in to friday, that'll be much clearer for cape town. still ahead and al jazeera will be in cape town, south africa attributes are being paid to the late and the apartheid hero desmond tutu. plus.