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one a tour global perspective. mm. oh . you said celebrations of the aid holiday and saddam. as fighting between the army and a powerful paramilitary force in his 7th day, tens of thousands of sudanese fleet and neighboring chad, but many remained tramped in their homes with no food, water or electricity. ah, until mccrae, this is al jazeera alive from dr. ha, also coming out. i'm how much i'm room and occupied east jerusalem, where approximately 120000 worshippers had been at the ups of mos compound to prey . their iep for ukraine's rightful place is in naples and to find aeration from nato champion. stalsen berg on his 1st visit to ukraine,

since russia invaded, ah, it is the beginning of the eat holiday for the majority of muslims around the world . worshipers have been offering morning prayers, marking the end of the fasting month of ramadan. but in sudan instead of family gatherings, the day is overshadowed by a power struggle between the army and the rapid support forces paramilitary group. the you in has called for an immediate cease fire to the fighting that has killed at least 330 people. the paramilitary groups is it agrees to a truce, or there has been no confirmation from the army. but sedans top general has delivered an ead speech. his 1st address to the nation since the fighting began a week ago. and walk you through ha, camaro. i love you loud in a hug. alarm,

i will, beloved citizens this year we receive eat well. our country is a bleeding because of this bleeding. we have dead people injurious, separated families and destroyed houses and institutional. this destruction and sound of gunfire did not leave room for happiness that our beloved people deserve. we are very sad for this pain, but there still hope that together will pass this crisis and come out of it more. united and strong acadia one army, one nation. we are sure that we will class this crisis, which will provide security for this country and transition to civilian rule, or a thousands of people continue to try to flee the capital cartoon elders. here as to here, al marty has more on the exodus but will not be ignoring. this is the largest assembly point for people traveling by road. the capital's main card and bus terminal. this place is crowded with people fleeing what they say feels like an all out war and the sounds of bullets and canons. each of them has

a story about living. amid the fighting between the sudanese army and the rapids support forces. the conflict is terrifying for adults and children alike. a strong resentment is clear here among those seeking to leave the capital. no, they're trying to take advantage of the announcement of a truce to leave the battlefield and confrontations and had for their relatives and loved ones. because bridges had been closed, escaping the capital can only be done from here for those who want to go to central sudan in the south. they say any safe place is better to protect them from the evil of the fighting. every one i spoke to here appealed to both sides to stop this war for the sake of sudan. they wished for this announced truce, the aid truce to be prelude to an end of the war, and hope it will lead to dialogue on how to deal with this crisis. this is the expressed wish of many of those who want to leave the capital hard dorm through this vehicle terminal. okay, let's go to have a morgan in cartoon for us and have,

is there any sign at all that there could be a true song or even a ceasefire over eas, while the rapid support forces group said that there will be a truce for a period of 3 days or 72 hours because of the eat holidays. we can still hear heavy, shallow shelling and heavy artillery strikes in the northern parts of the capitol across the river nile. and we can also hear shillings in parts of her tomb. so it's clear that there is still fighting ongoing between the sudanese army and the rapid support forces paramilitary group. we've spoken to residents in the southern parts of the capital, specifically in the city of deborah. and they said that they can hear heavy artillery strikes and that there's been a lot of, of fighting going on between the rapid support forces. anderson, denise army, and residents of how to me north the city of bad. he said that they were able to see sudanese army troops or the south forces, but crawling the ground, looking for r. s f positions to try to weed them out asper the statement from the army. so it

looks like, despite the fact that it's eat holidays where many people were hoping to celebrate with their families and friends and enjoy a period of cease fire at least following the 6 or 7 days of fighting. that is not going to happen with continuing exchange of fire between the r s f and the said in his army were 7 days into this conflict. it was the state of play at this point in time. does either side have the upper hand at all. well, there's 2 ways to look at it. there's a way to look at it from the angle of the capital and what's happening inside hot tomb. and then what's happening around in the states, in most areas around the country, there has been no fighting reported over the past 24 hours. the latest fighting around the states was in the city of elevate in north cord to find that took place on thursday morning, as well as in the city of a fair share in north dar for now in the capital hot. assume however, there has been still in temps fighting. it's not clear who has the upper hand. the army says that it has taken control of the airport and it has control of the

general command headquarters as well as the areas around it. this is usually the area where we can hear intense shelling, intense airstrikes from the army against arissa physicians, which were surrounding the general command of the army. but on the 7th day of the fighting today, friday, there has been very little shelling around the vicinity of the general command of the army headquarters as well as around the presidential palace. that's also on the scene of intense fighting. but that still doesn't give us an idea of who is in control. both sides say that they don't want to go sit with each other until they get what they want with the army saying that they want the r s f outside hot to him . and the rest of saying they want to take over the army basis so, so far, 7 days, then we still don't have, i have any idea who has the upper hand in this fighting. okay, thank you so much for that update. that is, have a morgan frozen cartoon love. the past week, al jazeera has spoken to several people living in sudan and about the impact of the fighting. here are some of this stories.

ah, i personally printed, we play from hunger and we die companies from a lot of people don't understand that there's no future by both groups that are fighting commands that are 5. there's no future ah, a lump us the way on the 16th of april the morning or sunday at about 7 36 in the morning. and she was actually, i had a house in the living room trying to take shelter over there. ah, i already did that as more than 40 with we found in the bottle, but people who are injured does a lot of people, medical support, but have any and no one with my merch people

are weird. so is it flashes? why not to leave? because you can never know when to stay with ah, elsewhere around the world, muslims, a mocking aid with praise and festival, ace, the. this was the scene and mecca lambs, holiest size. the timing of eat is determined by the sizing of the crescent moon. in some countries, the holiday will be celebrated on saturday. early morning eat prayers have taken place at alex m. oscar occupied east jerusalem during ramadan intentions were running high as israeli forces conducted raids at the compound and prevented thousands of palestinians from entering. momma gym june has more from occupied east jerusalem. it's just past 6

a. m. and already we've seen housings of worshipers arrive here to the entrance of a lot so mosque compound at lions gate. could see these crowds of people around us . there is a palpable sense of relief people looking forward to praying their read prayer in a peaceful atmosphere, a marked contrast to how much tension to escalate it earlier this month. it's a festive atmosphere here today to people bringing their families. you can see balloons around as you can also see right here that they are selling toys for the children that develop, hey, met at the, the, and some on we are very connected with alex and mosque. our roots are here. we'll stay here despite over difficulties that we're expecting to face. we exist and we will continue to exist. total i'm the day i'm out of boston alliance with about. thank god we're happy on people, a gathering for pres, crystal and there are no closures. the read rare is now over and palestinian

worshippers are exiting the deluxe on mos compound. now we did witness one scene of minor scuffling between israeli forces and palestinian worshippers a little bit earlier, but it was over quite quickly. and this is really nothing out of the ordinary here . i just over 2 weeks ago israeli forces entered the on of some mosque. the lobster grenades, they beat palestinian worshippers. during one of the incursions around $400.00 palestinians were actually arrested. that caused quite a bit of escalation. and since then there have been efforts to de escalate. that's why you think you saw things calm down the last and days of ramadan. and so far into read things have remained calm. amazon john, i just ear occupy diesel. 2023 is already proving one of the worst years for palestinians who have lived under israeli military occupation for decades. celebrating aid is proving difficult for those and occupied territories. rania as albany reports from nablus and the occupied whist bag. living in the old city of

nablus for more than 2 decades yesterday. and there is no stranger to read by israel forces le grandmother said, trying to wash away her grandchildren's fears has never been hearted. the youngest marya is not yet 2 years old, but words like shooting and soldiers are already part of here will capillary. young people with horror honeycomb every other week or so there is an israeli rate, ny awkward. he had the shooting and cling on to her mother that for you often make stories up on the say, it's a game, so she is not as scared, but this is not normal. nothing about our lives and occupation is several weeks ago . 3 fighters in a house nearby were targeted and instead aly military operation. 11 elephants were killed in the worst such trade and occupied was bank and hears. since january, israel forces have killed at least a 100 palestinians, mostly in grades in the occupied territory. they say 80 army say that targets those, it considers the security threat. the effects of such trades go beyond those killed

or wounded by fairly soldiers, palestinian say an integral part of the 30 g to so forth and instill fear when the aim of the carrying them from taking port in activities opposing the occupation men . he had believed israel seeks to control more than just their lands to maintain its decades long occupation, extending that to almost every aspect of their life. ruined overhead will have albert if you go home, not knowing window, knock on your door, she walked the street worried. don't read any minute. this is what terrorism is. alums hard of us. do i don't decide where to go or when i don't need nebulous because of the checkpoints, the occupation doesn't allow me an hour. ok, so and for me that's important to follow me. hi, liam. hi, jimmy. hey, we can't plan at all a 20 minute drive. can take up to 3 hours. things can change while you're at the checkpoint. such continuous oppression is part of palestinians every day. life's something analyst latham at work called bridal violence is under the law. over the

years, a buildup of events has undermined ha palestinians perceived their present and future as individuals and a collective massage. these continuous waves of unseen, indirect violence that are bloodless and go on quietly, has changed the course of lives and the way we embrace and think of them. what's possible and what's not muslims around the world are marking the end of the fasting month of ramadan. in nablus, you stresses there's little room for joy, this aid, but it's been a normal day with no blood spilled and no homes demolished. so this one is worth celebrating. danny is benny oliver's leader, nablus group aid facilities are also being marked and to kia, but the country is still reeling from the impact of to devastating earthquakes and figuring since casino has moved from and taco, what everybody says is, is that this aid, the 1st a religious aid of the, of the year is

a bit sour because many of those people who are living in the earthquake rhythm areas have a loss. some people among their families, if they haven't lost any beloved ones, they have lost their homes. i'm in one of the container cities that have been established by the disaster management agency in the city of potty how thought is one of the worst hit cities or by the earthquake. it has been a quiet morning. we joined the prayer in the morning prayer and with the pupil. people are trying to establish a neighbourhood among themselves, but they are all upset. the children are trying to be hopeful, as they are not that much aware of the situation. it is still a feast for them, it is still at an eat for them, but when you speak to the elderly and they are upset, but they are thankful that they are still alive. at least some of their children are alive. and since yesterday we have been seeing many people visiting the

cemetery, the graveyards. it's a tradition in the islamic culture and inter kia as well that people be just one day before those fees. people visit the cemetery is the graveyards. and this year, of course, many people are visiting the graveyards because so many people, tens of thousands of people lost their lives in those that the tremors tom was still ahead on al jazeera, the fight for controlling eastern democratic republic of congo, east african forces move into north keeping province as im 23 rebels withdraw. ah ah hello, we got something of a cold out of the weather across western parts of europe and there will be some rain coming in as well at the moment. there is some wet weather around. some sherry

rain across sir, england's wiles data costello countries pushing across into the alps and ahead of us. we have got some, well the wet weather and the thompson winter weather across at eastern side of europe. here comes the next area of low pressure, light will, grassy feet that wetter and cooler weather it across western paths. as we go on through the, we can say that we go with those showers across england and wales down across that eastern side of frost was the out for the wet weather, already pushing in as we go through friday into spain and also into our ports. cool, some heavy rain coming in here. lisbon. around 18 degrees celsius. the mediterranean itself generates ry wanted to showers just around crate, but asking too much to speak of that right. i was tools western parts will slide across sir. good parts of france as we go through sat stay where to whether they're into worse, scotland just pushing into suttles, gotten across north of england public about it also sings in wet weather along with northern ireland. but for central parts of europe, it is generally try with some pleasant spring sunshine,

dry to across northern parts of africa. life he showers gavin quite nicely. now it was a good part of west africa. ah, ah. fit them, i'm not a jotted bit. and before we saw that enough, ah ah

ah, you're watching al jazeera reminder of our top story is the salad, the you in is calling for an immediate humanitarian, safe, fought, and sudan of the eat holiday. i'm the rapid support forces says it has agreed to a 3 day truce, but there has been no confirmation from the sudanese army. many people are still trying to leave the capital cartoon. thousands have already fled to neighboring chad, humanitarian agencies. they are appealing for help to cope with the influx of refugees all around the world muslims, a mocking age with prius and festivities. the timing of aid is determined by the sizing of the crescent moon and some countries the holidays will be celebrated. on saturday night, a secretary general in sultan berg is in germany. along with you as to fin secretary, lloyd austin there at ramstein air. bice,

but these are some of the latest pictures from that meeting, which is just wrapped up. now discussing the warren, new crime with the ukraine defense contact group. it's the 4th such meeting to be held at that location. ukraine is still standing strong and our support has not wavering. and i'm proud of the progress that we have made together. in total, the members with this contact group have provided more than 55000000000 bowers in security assistance for ukraine. that's a tenfold increase. since we 1st met just in the past few months, we provided the equipment and training to support in additional mind armored brigades for, for ukraine that has already strengthen ukraine's position on a battlefield. i said in key of yesterday and that the ukraine said future is in the your atlantic area family. an all ne dollars have agreed that,

that the ukraine well become a nato, a member. but the main focus now a, so of course on, on how to ensure that ukraine a prevails because without the sovereign independence ukraine, there's no meaning in discussing our membership catch al stratford joins us now. i live from cave and charles, what does ukraine von to need to come out of this meeting in germany? will the calls from ukraine have become in recent weeks, increasingly loud and frustrated? every body from the president laudermill zalinski too many of his military officials. people here basically saying that they need more weapons and they need those weapons fast. and that's in preparation for this long awaited and expected what's been called a spring counter offensive. many analysts will tell you that that counter offensive is being held up because of things like the weather, the fields,

they're very exposed. there's been a lot of rain, a lot of the support vehicles that the ukrainians have are not tracked vehicles. that means that they have wheels and could potentially get bogged down, but there are some very real things that the ukraine and say they need cheap of which are things like air defense. there are concerns that if this counter offensive, when it does start cities across the country, could become exposed to for example, russian air strikes. and then of course there's the coal for more tanks. we know that around about 8 countries of already committed the german lepper. 2 tanks and we know that the u. k. also has, as donated or is donating 14 challenger tanks. the americans are saying that 30 abrams tanks are expected. but those abraham's unexpected to be here, for example, until august. and they involve a lot of training. there are going to be coals for more ammunition, more artillery as well. interestingly, it was only last week that said,

the latest commitment from the u. s. that $325000000.00 commitment from the u. s. includes what's believed to be around $9000000.00 rounds of ammunition. so it just shows you the kind of challenges that the ukrainians are up against. and what we expect is is more pledges as you. busy heard lloyd austin, they're saying so far the contact group has already committed around $55000000000.00 worth of equipment. the u. s. a load $35000000000.00. that's simply not enough for the ukrainian so we expect to hear. yeah, a lot of focus on, on those kind of weapon systems that the ukrainians want, but it's going to be very interesting to find out whether we're going to see commitments or any kind of information as to whether long range weapons are going to be committed. something that is hugely controversial and the same potentially is being very escalade tree for the russians. now. yesterday,

jen stalsen. burke was in ukraine again, a voice of solidarity. he saying that eventually ukraine will become a member of nato. but sir, that the priority at the moment is winning this war against russia. let's have a listen to our report. a handshake that will infuriate russia you present below them is zalinski hosted the leader of nato, gen stilton burg, from meeting and keith. and after more than a year of war, still in bert carried a message that ukraine can eventually find a place in the western military alliance. let me be clear, ukraine's rightful place is in the europe land. think family ukraine's rightful place is in natal. and over time, our support will help you make this possible. is not the 1st time stilton berg has said this kind of thing. but the symbolism of him saying it in keith is powerful.

the kremlin was quick to respond, saying that ukraine shift towards nato was one of the reasons why russia began what it calls its special operation in the 1st place. but for president zelinski, it's a moment of hope. take his bonnet and we interpret this visit of the secretary general. the 1st of the full scale war is a sign that the nato alliance is ready to start a new chapter in relations with ukraine. a chapter of ambitious decisions. but the law there, i urged the secretary general to help overcome the restraint of our partners in supplying some weapons, including long range weapons, modern aviation artillery and alma. delaying decisions is time that is lost for pace and they spend the lives of outweighs what zelinski will immediately get is more of this. russian design make 20000000 flight to jets, donated points neighbor and they to member slovakia. they may be old stock, which fired from use my slovak year last year, but ukrainian pilots are familiar with them. and then go straight into services.

ukraine prepares for its imminent spring offensive, but more immediate needs on defensive wash and air attacks by missiles and drones continued. 8 civilians were killed in this attack on the eastern city of sla vance last week. ukraine and apples come all now admits that it leads ammunition. birds air defenses. a harrowing image of the war in ukraine has won the world press photo of the year. ukrainian associated press photographer if guinea muller let go captured this image in march last year. it shows merchants the workers carrying a pregnant woman through the shattered grounds of a maternity hospital in the city of mariposa. the 32 year old woman died of her injuries shortly after giving birth. that picture real always in austin. in our mind, you know that pitcher you want to erase, remember,

but you couldn't. and it will stop was of history as a war, crime against ukrainians him. 23 fighters are reported to have withdrawn from parts of north cave who in democratic republic of congo. they had seized parts of the province since re emerging in 2021. but congolese communities of told al jazeera, the armed group is so prisoned in some areas. catherine sawyer, reports, canyon troops in cuba, enough cuba province. their holding fort in areas from where the armed group am 23 has withdrawn. regional, east african forces from kenya. uganda, south through dawn and bruni are here to enforce an agreement aimed at bringing peace to the region. hundreds of people have been killed and up to 1000000 forced out of their homes since the conflict started over a year ago. some congolese living in cuba say they are afraid to go back home

despite m. 23 fight is pulling out. am $23.00 fighters are still lurking around the area. they have checkpoints isn't parts. they make us pay. taxes is $5.00 a trip indiana. we don't make any profit. the group has seeded strategic towns and roads, but fighting is still going on in some parts. wanda has been accused by the un, the e, you and others of supporting the rebels. kigali denies this. according to an agreement signed by regional leaders, m 23 is to move to sub, been in the room mountains near the rundown buddha. but the rebels have not gone there yet. the dismissal of their voice is in line, the worth. what rug? leave me the one. but whether they are getting there until i get to that position we want validate. then i can be able to tell you a good,

but before you have reported by the regional forces were deployed a few months ago. they said they are here to facilitate a political process between kinshasa and m 23. but some analysts say that negotiations are moving too slowly. and while everyone talks about a political truck and a military truck, there is no clear understanding what, what, what should come 1st are and how that should evolve. am, did he 3 leaders say they want direct talks with the government? kinshasa insisted cannot negotiate. and. ready to all areas controlled by the rebel fighters are vacated, that deadlock is unbroken. and congolese who've been forced out are now living rough in comes for the displaced and suffering. catherine saw alta 0 tried unions and burkina faso are calling for the release of people forcibly conscripted

into the armed forces. on wednesday military leader, captain abraham troy signed a decree. ordering the mobilization of people, aged 18 and above the presidency, announced, stood stout fight armed groups in the country. more than 10000 people had been killed, the king of foster's violence since 2015 nicholas hark reports from deca. speaking of fossils, military gentle leader admits that the military is going from losses to defeat, saying that the government forces have lost 40 percent of its territory to arm groups linked to al qaeda and iso. this is a country the size of the united kingdom. imagine of scotland and wales were no longer in control of london. and we'll, that's what's happening in burkina faso with arm groups controlling the center and the east of the country. and so, since the coo, the united states has severed military cooperation with captain ibrahim tower, tories military gentle leadership. and the french have stopped their military

cooperation so he can no longer.