this is d.w. news live from berlin people pushed back against coronavirus restrictions in germany thousands turned out in cities across the country to demand an end to closures cancellations and distancing the tourist but it was behind the growing and to lock down demonstrations take a look also coming to. russia celebrates victory over nazi germany and world war 2 victory day celebrations in moscow were scaled back to due to the coated 19. aircraft filled skies the streets below were nearly empty. and plans to

restart the bundesliga suffer a setback that's after 2 players from 2nd division team dynamo dresden tests positive for it $98.00. i'm married to evanston it's good to have you with us the corona virus infection rate here in germany has again risen above the critical value of one that means one patient is now infecting more than one other person on average this comes after the government loosened many of the restrictions that have been in place for weeks now but in several german cities thousands of protesters rallied against these restrictions accusing authorities of infringing on people's rights the demonstrations remained largely peaceful. all but there are concerns about the

growing influence of right wing extremists in the protests. this is a unfamiliar scenes for a country where large gatherings and close contacts and thousands defy distancing rosenstock got to protest the coronavirus restrictions families with children young and old. he's been here but i'm not because i think the restrictions if gone too far. more and i don't think wearing a face mask is necessary in order to take rights i know it's clearly about limiting civil liberties and i'm always in favor of freedom. the demonstrators include some who believe in conspiracy theories others who believe forced vaccinations or coming . research or vic stream ism all of a decca says disparate groups are uniting across germany to oppose the restrictions . it's clearly a protest citizen protest based on the feeling that something has gone wrong in these last weeks but that feeling is being used and manipulated by the extreme

right. money put it is that what next. the government is monitoring the protest movement with concern worried that the mood in the country could sour. as this is the mitchell it's a questionable mixture this is gaining traction and it could potentially lead to the radicalization of some individuals that's what that's what i'm worried about that's going all the. trouble arose around the edges of one demonstration in nuremberg of the police forces attempted to break up the rally was. observed some peoples in the extreme rights movements hanging around the edge of the demonstration with acting aggressively that police say they included some well known members of germany's far right c. well for more on this let's bring in kate brady so kate it seems like quite

a lot of people turning up to these demonstrations what are they so angry about which restrictions do they object to the most. but it seems that these protesters are effectively accusing the medical workers and politicians here in germany of spreading widespread panic and also infringing their freedoms and their rights to the down measures if you will in recent weeks of course germany hadn't seen quite as strict lock down measures as some other countries but there are still contacts restrictions in place albeit there are plans in place now to ease those in the coming weeks depending on how that reproduction rate that you mentioned that developed which of course we now know is above $1.00 and also depending on how the number of new cases grows or declines or whether we'll see that plateau in the coming weeks but it does seem it is difficult to pinpoint exactly what unites these groups there's

a real mix spread of people there from everyday citizens to the extremes of germany's political spectrum with people from the far left and as we heard there in the report from the far right as well with some known holocaust deniers and conspiracy theorists there as well so it does seem though that one issue they seem to all agree on is that opposition or rather that critique of the mainstream politicians right now. now cade's is this is a growing movement that we're seeing or are these just several fringe groups coming together. ok as we have seen these demonstrations growing in recent weeks what started out as a few dozen people gathering here in the capital in berlin has now grown into several 1000 people in a handful of cities across germany which we saw this weekend that said they do still seem to be a minority and according to a poll that came out just a couple of days ago 2 thirds of germans still support the measures that are

currently still in place that have been the restrictions that have been imposed by the state governments around the country but of course even that is a significantly lower number than earlier on in the pandemic when over 90 percent of the nation according to the same pollsters actually supported the restrictions that were in place at the time so it certainly seems that there is a sense of fatigue setting in here in germany but we could also be seeing something that was really referred to by a leading viral just here in germany just a few weeks ago at the idea of prevention paradox where people begin to see only the situation that they're in so of course these preventative measures that have been taken in germany seem at least to have helped the government get a grip on the pandemic and had a relative success compared to some other countries so it might seem that sometimes to some people at these restrictions seem a little over the top but of course as we noted the situation in germany still remains fragile and the government is keeping a close eye on the new number of cases and that all important reproduction right.

brady thank you so much for your reporting. all right let's take a look now at the latest developments in the corona virus pandemic the number of confirmed coded 19 cases has passed the 4000000 mark that's according to johns hopkins university in the united states the global death toll has surpassed 279000 the south korean president has warned of a 2nd wave of corona infections later this year most recently 34 new cases of infection were reported that's the highest daily number in a month egypt's president. has approved amendments to his country's state of emergency that grabbed him and security agencies additional powers and former u.s. president barack obama has called donald trump's response to the pandemic quote an absolute chaotic disaster obama made the comments about his successor do during

a leaked call with former staff members ok let's get you up to speed now on some of the other stories making headlines around the world 3 members of the white house coronavirus task force are in self quarantine among them as dr anthony found she the face of the u.s. virus responds that apparently come into contact with the white house staff member who tested positive for coated 19. iraq's new prime minister has ordered the release of prisoners arrested during the anti-government protests that began last october. also promised justice for the more than 550 people who were killed in the unrest those protests led to the fall of the previous government. russia has marked 75 years since the defeat of nazi germany in world war 2 the 3 day in russia usually means a lavish display of national pride and military minds but this year commemorations

were scaled back because of the coronavirus pandemic with a traditional red square military parade and a large scale procession postponed. an explosive and colorful and to a subdued day of celebrations and commemorations. the night sky over moscow lifting the spirits of a city in lockdown. earlier russia's parade of military might took to the sky just. coronavirus precautions kept the streets nearly empty this victory day. but muscovites watched from inside their homes it was meant to be an especially large celebration this year as russia marks 75 years since the defeat of nazi germany in world war 2 but the planned mass processions postponed by the pandemic. president vladimir putin did lead

a scaled down ceremony at the eternal flame war memorial. but not a word about the virus. instead a rallying cry to the nation. this is why we know you and firmly believe that we are invincible when we stand together 1st congratulations on victory day. by the end there. a day of pride in russia's past but people here have plenty to grumble about corona virus infections are on the rise and the economy is sinking. presiding over another time of national crisis putin faces plenty of challenges ahead. more than 7000 people have been left homeless in the kenyan capital nairobi that's

after the government forcibly evicted them and then bulldozed their homes authorities say the settlement was built illegally on government owned land but according to residents the evictions could not have come at a worse time amid economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. returning home to scavenge things to sell or to help themselves build new temporary accommodation. like this. i'm scared to the government everything that is happening around the demolishing our houses with no notice very early in the morning 5 in the morning when you are sleeping especially at that time is there when that is ok. but i'm sorry to say that the government is not seeing as us as human beings. good so ships on monday because. this is mostly when people were sleeping at home with their families. when whatever

they came in demolished our houses and we have nowhere to go now are just the markets now they should tell us where to go my child is outside i have come to a houseful so i can get rent for house jobs has been lost we want to know where our rights. the mass demolitions ignored a court order to wait and hear the case of the kerio banky residents who the government claims were living illegally and state on lands that triggered riots the police responded with tear gas and water cannons. on sus the morning politicians handed out food parcels to needy families so what they're saying is that this time let's think of the list in society the less fortunate get us to what we can do we want to know what it was that. but the food will be little comfort to the thousands who just lost their homes during a global pandemic. german football fans have been eagerly anticipating the return of the bonus they get this month but those plans have been

hit by a setback 2nd division side dynamo dresden have been ordered to send their entire squad into quarantine for 2 weeks after 2 players tested positive for covert 19 it means they're unable to fill fulfill their 1st fixture back and this could jeopardize the return of football across germany. scenes from a bygone era january to be exact 2nd tier side to normal dressed in train ahead of their much with karlsruhe with players bunched together on the pitch and funds off it. such quaint behavior won't be in evidence over the next 2 weeks after 2 dressed in players tested positive for covert 19 the entire squad as well as coaching and support staff have been ordered to quarantine for 2 weeks for dresden it means they won't be able to fulfil their fixture against hanover on me to 17th but for german professional football as

a whole they could have to sasha's consequences of clubs across the leagues are given similar orders should employees test positive things and so not so promising just a few days ago as the been his legal look to be the world's 1st major football league to resume following looked on the chancellor gave her blessing i searched for the 1st and 2nd german football league which will be allowed to run the games again from the 2nd toughest may onwards under the approved and also tested rules. of on the german league welcomed it. today's decision is good news for the bonus league and the 2nd one is league clubs and their employees now have a great responsibility to implement the medical and organizational guidelines in a disciplined manner. as it. even to cologne players testing positive didn't derail things. they and not the whole squad were told by their local health body to self

isolate but the dresden case means the much heralded restart of the bindis league season could no be at the mercy of regional health authorities if there are more cases like deny will drag it will be difficult for games to take place even without fans. and that's the latest from our american edelstein thanks for watching. it's a deadly 7. and a whim of nature. which motivates us. and threatens to lead us.