our documentary series slavery routes starts march 9th on d w. this is the w. news live from berlin hundreds of passengers leave a cruise ship hit by the coronavirus in japan. but it was the decision to this pain the passengers in the 1st place a mistake also coming out. lucky to be alive despite the dangers many people are still trying to reach europe and overcrowded boats we report from

a rescue ship trying to save them. and fighting underage prostitution in colombia 16 how much is it that $101.00 you know a place within walking distance it's safe i always go there. goes undercover to find out why so many children are working as prostitutes in the tourist city of cartagena. i'm brian thomas great to have you with us today the death toll from the corona virus has now passed 2000 and the virus has spread to more than 20 countries around the world on 5 continents more than 74000 people are now infected with the vast majority of them of course being in china where the virus 1st was the texted in december of last year. now outside of china there are more than 1000 cases

confirmed the biggest cluster of these cases has been here aboard the cruise ship the diamond princess it's been in quarantine in the japanese port city of yokohama for 2 weeks now hundreds who have tested negative for the virus have started leaving that ship and are returning to their home countries. what went wrong on board the diamond princess passengers who tested negative for the corona virus are finally being allowed to leave now questions are being asked about how the floating quarantine facility became an incubator for disease. but obviously the situation of the grossest changed and clearly there's been more transmission than expected on the ship and i think the authorities in japan are adjusting to that reality now when the cruise ship 1st arrived in yokohama 10 passengers tested positive for the virus 2 weeks later more than 500 had been infected but it will be

very important to study this particular event and see what the issues have been that have led to transmission to to the to the people who've been on that ship other health experts say the ship has been a failed experiment in containment and want the air filtration and waste disposal systems tested as possible nodes of transmission someone boy described it as a floating prison one british couple shared their experiences through online videos . but we're doing ok we conditioning is still getting us down we've turned off to humidify only leaving the door open but we've closed that now so damn cold outside. shortly after they announced they tested positive for corona virus and would be moved to a hospital. thousands still remain on the diamond princess those being evacuated

now face up to 2 weeks more quarantine in their home countries. in turkey celebrations over the unexpected release of the anti-government protesters have been dampened by the rearrest of one prominent activist 9 protesters charge of the 2013 anti-government park demonstrations were freed from jail but the opposition and outspoken philanthropist. was immediately ordered back into detention a new charges. reporters waited for hours for the release of all. the philanthropists and activists was jailed in late twenty's 17 accused of organizing protests and attempting to overthrow the government on tuesday expected lee cleared and released but only for minutes he was returned to custody a new accusations of participating in a coup against president. in july 2016. it's not the 1st time such

a thing has happened in other cases last year immediate detention under new claims that a bizarre now they allege he took part in the 2016 coup attempt it's quite clear that there has been political influence in the judicial process. may 2030 in the start of the case the park protest thousands of people demonstrated 1st against a plant development then again stared one government the movement quickly spread nationwide. but it ended after a violent crackdown 16 protesters were arrested including human rights activist academics and lawyers among them. the former entrepreneur or nonprofit organization founder had worked with several german foundations prosecutors call for a life sentence on tuesday came as a surprise release then read attention the trial is being closely monitored by international media diplomats and n.g.o.s some of criticise

a process as politically motivated as some of the other stories making the news ukraine and russian backed separatists have blamed each other for a flare up in violence in ukraine's rebel held east the fighting broke out tuesday puts pressure on the country's 2015 cease fire agreement. the u.n. supported government in libya has suspended its participation in talks in geneva aimed at salvaging a fragile ceasefire downs when it came to after forces of rebel commander khalifa haftar stepped up attacks on the libyan capital tripoli hitting its strategic port rebel groups now control most of the country. well off the coast of libya an ngo ship the ocean viking has rescued 182 people they're among thousands of migrants still trying to reach europe by making the dangerous journey across the mediterranean and often overcrowded small boats the ocean viking is operated by

doctors without borders and another in geo they say the migrants are simply lucky to be alive w.'s where drug czar each has more. from the deck of the rescue ship ocean viking nicholas romaniuk is scanning the sea for a boat with migrants on board. the ocean viking is about 130 kilometers off the libyan coast that means it's in international waters. we have a look for a possible one a boat with you guys there are acts of war already if you have a visual border control pilots are in radio contact. the border patrol is searching the area with small aircraft or helicopters they say they think the spotted the migrant boat going to people on board 3. hours from. the to. the migrants

boat is now clearly visible. to the degree of. rescue dingoes are ready to be deployed tom he is one of the most experienced stuff when it comes to see rescues even though he tells his colleagues what he knows about the refugees so far. on the mission begins. can you put your legs it could do that with the order. to rescue doing is settle for the migrants go along with the ship it's important not to rush this policy. parisian to take time to assess the situation. at the wooden migrant boat is overloaded with 84 passengers all young men. will go into that they might stand up and become agitated and took over the boat is

a big concern. that's why the 1st thing they are getting a life. of the way it will take 3 trips back and forth to get all the migrants on board the ocean floor and keep. most of them are from bangladesh morocco and somalia with a few from algeria and the gambia 21 or under 18 years old they came along without parents all relatives. and. what are you know that. the migrants are also addressed in arabic and other languages every single person will be examined by the doctors on board. with the dangerously i brought it. with they were like you know where there is that common of what was left of that they can see a lot of business if you not really know about that the people but if there are

some of them that might differ in my month about how many times in my life i play the game but then i'm missing. you so weak but now seeing the happy to be alive. on me. it's a colombian our many in the popular tourist city of cartagena are concerned about the growing number of children being forced into prostitution the problems deepening his car his sunny beaches attract more and more international tourists but a group of locals is pushing back to break up the under-age prostitution rings he wus nicko of as this exclusive or. during the day stuns with its vivid colors and vibrant caribbean charm a picture perfect holiday destination for tourists from all over the world but when the sun goes down things change. as night falls sex workers flood the squares

popular with foreigners many of them far too young to be doing this as a d.w.i. undercover reporter finds out after just a couple of minutes on the central. how well do you 16 how much is it 500 i know a place within walking distance it's safe i always go there the city's booming tourism sector has helped many families secure their livelihood but the wish to escape poverty has created a blind spot when it comes to protecting the most vulnerable. for nando who wishes to remain anonymous was 13 when strangers 1st offered him money for sex. are going through when i saw the money i obviously gave him i didn't anticipate the harm it would do to me. but once you enter this vicious cycle which it undoubtedly is you can't escape on your own you need tools and people who can get you back on

the right track. in colombia prostitution is illegal before the age of 18 the fight against sexual exploitation of children is regulated by law but legislation wasn't able to protect fernando and thousands of others from becoming victims. to shield young people from those who want to take advantage of them a local foundation has launched a campaign. i am the wall. for yours and i think it's so you know is a defense strategy for all boys and girls in the tourism sector environments there are protocols and codes of conduct we also have service providers especially hotel . to implement in coordination with the authorities that's the reaction part of the wall also doesn't put in prevention work and it tends miners whose rights have already been violated at all and since its launch hundreds of hotels taxi drivers and street vendors have joined the initiative one of them is victor he runs

a beach tend rental and feels like much more than just another brick in the wall. at the mall apply all of us at the beaches who knew about this problem are a lesser evil if we see something we make sure to tell people hey listen what you're doing is wrong we need to protect our children and we can't put them in the hands of criminals when i do this from my heart nobody is forcing me this is community water when i want for my community i fight with my heart my hands my feet my teeth that was all i have. they will be a little. but not everybody is as dedicated as victor are undercover reporter was offered sex with a minor just metres away from 2 patrolling policeman proving once again that it takes a village to protect a vulnerable child but only one person to let it fall through the cracks.

we have sports now the champions league round of 16 got off to a thrilling start spanish side of logical madrid stunning champions liverpool one nil on the 1st leg closer to home dortmund defeated parasol jermaine durban's elling holland broke the deadlock in the 69th minute the 19 year old just cannot stop scoring the visitors got back into the game when neymar level for paris 6 minutes later but governments teenage sensation saved the day scoring just 2 minutes afterwards to have the german side an important 21 victory the 2nd leg is coming up in march. the scholar singer louis ck appalled in london rapper dave were the big winners at the u.k. prick awards last night in london. they took home the gong for best new artist and song of the year while album of the year went to rapper dave. it was the 40th year of british op's biggest award show prime minister.

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