this is do w. news live from berlin many people are feared dead after huge explosions in equatorial guinea the blast tore through military ballots and flooded neighborhoods in the country's largest city people are digging to free victims from the rubble at least a dozen were killed and hundreds more were injured also coming up the thousands march in minneapolis demanding justice for george floyd he's the black man who died

beneath the name of a white police officer last may our correspondent has the latest on what's likely to be one of the most closely watched u.s. murder trials in years. and pretty loud is the name of their band and speaking up is what they want more women in the balkans to do when you made this all right in the good old group using music to bring the region it's all going to need to movement. i'm jarid great welcome to the shore a series of powerful explosions in the central african nation of equitorial guinea has killed at least 15 people now the blast tore apart a military base in the country's biggest city basra and surrounding buildings hundreds more have been injured overwhelming hospitals the country's foreign

minister is calling for international help to manage what he is calling a healthy. imagine sea. panic confusion and flight and the city of the largest getting residents are in shock over the disaster that struck in their midst. we don't know we don't know what caused this. let me don't know what happened really no there was a fire. according to the government dynamite exploded in the city's military barracks setting off a series of blasts that left few buildings and bata undamaged. for now. the situation in the city of bata is that there were a couple of blasts during this afternoon. and they have cost the loss of several

human lives. as well as substantial material damage. and flattened neighborhoods survivors are pulled from the rubble. they're brought to hospitals suddenly overwhelmed with people injured by the multiple explosions. over half of equitorial guinea's 1400000 inhabitants live in. the powerful blast have shaken not just the city but the entire country. and here are some of the other stories making news around the world today as saudi led coalition has mounted a series of strikes on yemen's capital sanaa which is held by rebels the comma after the rebels ran dop attacks on saudi arabia yemen has been the center of a power struggle between its saudi backed government and the iran aligned to seize

since 2014. protests have erupted in the haitian capital port au prince without. took to the streets to demand that president chavez steps down he's opposition claims the president's 5 you. always maintains his last until february of next year. pope francis has concluded a 3 day trip to iraq after holding mass for some $10000.00 people in the city of elbel belly of the pope visited mosul a city heavily just droid during the war against the so-called islamic state the pope denounced religious violence and urged iraq's dwindling christian community to stay and rebuild. britain's prince harry and his wife meghan has spoken on television about their exit from royal life megan who is african-american revealed that one member of the british royal family had concerns over this. she

also said intense pressure pushed her to the brink of suicide. britain for california. in the u.s. city of minneapolis thousands of people have been rallying ahead of the opening of the trial against the police officer accused accused of killing george floyd chanting no justice no peace the courthouse is barricaded and the city is bracing ahead of a much anticipated trial that could spot more civil on wrist and division in the u.s. . downtown minneapolis has the flair of a ghost town these days city hall and other municipal county and state government buildings have been fortified the city spent several months planning and preparing for what is likely to be the highest profile trial in the history of minnesota razor wire brand new fancy and concrete barriers this is how many apple is try to secure the hennepin county government center this is where the derrick shelving

trial will start in just a few hours there will be national guard troops here police will be out in force here to secure the proceedings inside all around town there's a noticeable strain in the air because of the trial there's a lot of tension especially this defense is going up it just seems like escalation almost like they're already coming for the worst if it doesn't say peaceful it doesn't but it just isn't is not served i don't think it will and it shouldn't no remote. polies policies but they're not going to change. the trial will begin with a potentially lengthy process of jury selection the court has allocated up to 3 weeks for that. ex minneapolis police officer derek shelving faces charges of 2nd degree murder and 2nd degree manslaughter for the death of george floyd the 46 year old black man had been detained by shelvin at this street corner 10 months ago on

may 25th last year many say what has since become george floyd square is foremost a symbol for the pain and grief this community is still experiencing emotions are running high firmly rooted in deep mistrust for the police and the u.s. justice system as the floyd leads a local neighborhood organization called the adopt a movement it aims at improving relations between the community and law enforcement he is concerned the trial will reopen wounds. as you get more closer we get through the trial the more intense and more emotional the more triggers reappear you know it becomes more brought for your consciousness of what happened what we went through the last 10 months. minneapolis still shows plenty of scars from the ng re protests the rioting and the violence that followed the death of george floyd burned out and completely destroyed buildings piles of rubble surface a reminder of what potentially can flare up and happen again here the worst

scenario the protests get aggressive from the beginning that's the worse. in anticipation of reigniting social unrest during the trial which is expected to go on for months minneapolis has spent millions on beefing up security half a $1000000.00 alone on barricading the city's police precinct buildings however as the world is watching what happens next many here say that there will be a much higher price to pay if justice is not served for the killing of floyd. when u.s. president joe biden took office in january he promised that his government would make fighting the coronavirus a priority now mass vaccinations in the u.s. are ramping up according to the centers for disease control and prevention more than 2000000 people each day are receiving their shots and that's partly because of individual community initiatives marjorie drummond was having difficulty getting

a covert 19 vaccine appointment that is until the social worker who brings the 8 year old her meals at home got involved thank the year got a list we get we get to vaccine. is it you want with masses there's a will be better. if you made a promise for it then. today margery is waiting for her follow up shot this doctor's clinic is funded by donations from a charity organization which supports communities in low income areas of washington d.c. danielle stout and her colleagues are taking it upon themselves to vaccinate patients became it dropped out of the city's central online appointment portal because it was leaving their patients waiting too long. a lot of people don't know that they can get a lot of people don't realize that we're offering it and also they have

a relationship with this so they thought probably more comfortable and send those questions and they know that this is the judgment free zone so if you have any questions about the vaccine your doctor is going to ask for it there in that moment . that's an advantage of decentralized organizations and that could be the secret of the u.s. tax nation program success. there are huge vaccination centers across the country and drive thru locations even pharmacies offer the shots and not just the large chains but small rural pharmacies this is how the vaccination program is being rolled out there's no central control over who gets vaccinated and when and that speeds up the process but the medical staff have a big responsibility we all take oath and has to do no harm and one of the pieces of doing no harm is following the guidelines a separate us then we have and for reason we are targeting people that are older because they were fragile and people of color conditions because. they need it. not

all the states of vaccinating quickly but the overall speed is picking up last week health authorities said more than 2000000 people per day were being vaccinated and now doses of a 3rd approved vaccine are on the way. well today is international women's day men's brains 3 years since made to became a global hash tag it's been only a couple of months since the balkan region began its own public outcry over sexual abuse and harassment of women raising awareness for women's rights in patriarchal societies has added additional challenges our correspondent met up with women in belgrade who are finding new ways to bring their calls for more equality to peoples he is. serious you know getting set to get pretty loud that's the name of the band she joined in 2015. i am allowed i guess early marriages and i am allowed

for women's rights pretty loud is an all roma girl band it wants to give women of the significant minority in subiaco voice. sylvia raps messages to equality and justice on behalf of woman in her community brought me i see our responsibility is that true our songs on the root lyrics what we write this woman who don't have support to feel the support from us and to stand up and to have. to have to have a more self-confidence and to fight for what they want. in roma communities here getting married at 16 or even younger is considered normal not for sylvia and her band though. they are rehearsing new moves and new songs to perform life and help empower others as soon as the pandemic is over their practice

several times a week to get their message across singing for equal rights and against any form of abuse by man this role model and is striking a chord among so many women as to balkan region is currently experiencing its own hashtag me 2 moments women are very different backgrounds across to be coming forward now to speak up actress mila not a little of each is one of the faces of this movement front page is a fool for allegations that her former teacher. raped at a gay shins he denies it sparked a discussion of women's rights across the balkans the issue generates mixed reactions from men it's simple this is to be a different from europeans. affect our society and women need to talk about this a lot but you know country no matter how great something seems to be in reality

women have less rights and it seems. like a story with lost among a bra if you want to go to each has been writing about women's rights long before the recent discussion began but it's different this time she says there is this little seed of universal female unity and female solidarity among women regardless of ethnicity class we had the hashtag you are not alone because none of those women or none of us is alone because you will hardly find a woman that has never been through some thorpe or car osment or abuse for sylvia and her group the current momentum is helping them raise awareness on mall. to france about being women and being roma. but it's not just up to them they want existing know that super human to be better in forced helping make their country a safer place to live. and you're up to date up

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22nd on d. w. . off the coast of the west african country of guinea-bissau an archipelago extends into the atlantic. this chain of islands is home to the people who gave it its name not be sure go. isolated for centuries but we should also islands have managed to preserve their original culture and traditions. the society here stands a pot. in this matriarchy it is the women who preside over the economy spirituality law justice and their family. one of the islands or ongo was ruled by the powerful queen pump. 100 years ago. by granting women more power than ever she created

a society unique in the world. generations of bishop go women have picked a husband and built a house and organized work. they are also believed to act as links between the well that the living and the dead. women wield the power on the island of haranguing. i've. come to. the villages of all celebrating today. villages here are referred to as the bankers and with almost $1000.00 inhabitants edgy kaga is the biggest village on a run go. and it is a special day for 2 people. so

rita is wearing asya a style of traditional scout. that. she wears a wig and is adorned with necklaces and bracelets. # that. tino is sporting striking colors. that. he too has been decorated with necklaces and dropped with special oils he's wearing these clothes because he is getting married today but for centuries young men have been dressing this way for one simple purpose to attract women as attention. to the bishop or woman's role was traditionally limited to being seduced because they would take their husbands and propose to them. it

was also up to the women to end the relationship if they felt it necessary. since that the 1st time i get angry with them when i take my things and leave. with them by that i would guess if i ever turned out to get angry again then i take everything they're worth. so there you are. unlike her mother and grandmother so return didn't propose to her husband her south. western influences are impacting this be sure go cost i'm. sorry to and tina were both born in the village of as a conqueror and have known each other since they were children. a rango is one of 20 inhabited islands out of nearly 100 in the b.

should go occupy. 6 each island has a unique identity but they share a common history. and they are in the show goes. this ethnic group has preserved a matriarchal society unique in the world where women are the force driving life and spirituality. they practice an animistic religion. they believe in a supremes being mindo who is that gaunt and creator. their distant god doesn't help people. out there is

a force which connects to the people and it's called bach. this universal force connects all living things. the bach is a broader. sapt than a soul as it also refers to the dead and the patron gongs for the bishop go all of nature is inhabited by these supernatural beings who decide over people's fate. for this reason many beaches trees virgin forests and certain islands are considered sacred. of life in. his simple and peaceful most villages saw in some way

related. to. the return knows her to bangor like the back of a hand and is aware there's one place she and the other villages must never enter. only a few women are allowed in. the shadow barrus oh priestesses. they tend to the biloba holy place the holy objects all statues called iran is. the iran as all home to the. the spirits out the to bankers gaunts and ancestors. in the battle bad us are powerful women who are venerated their ability to

communicate with the gods and the dead. people come to the palo paris to ask for help and protection from the iran it is. in the sacred biloba they hold important ceremonies for the whole communities well being. nothing happened in the. without us. we make all the decisions about ceremony. for. the important role played by women in b. shall go society is reflected in the people's founding myth. according to legend the 1st person was a woman who lived on these islands and gave birth to 4 daughters who each were

given a different term a. total cooma rules over the land and ceremonies. was given the sea and fishing. over aga looks after nature rice fields and palm trees. and. wields power over the rain and the wind including the dry and rainy seasons. these women gave rise to the 4 clans of the beach ago people. surrounded by tall trees and uninhabited to bangor called it is the 1st settlement the bishop go founded on a rank of. all the houses in mr banker are below bers marked by a crusade rome tree growing in front which is said to have protective powers.

starting from you don't get the clan spread out across the island and founded new to bankers including. the society is divided up into clans and there is a classist and based on age both men and women undergo initiation rites their entire lives. these rituals then grant them new status is and privileges. becoming a ballo better or the king or chief of the topanga doesn't depend on age but belonging to the clan that rules the land. since lineages maternal it is the women who determine positions of power in the

community. the king is responsible for managing natural resources and also decides when seeds are somewhere which land is left fallow and what to do in case of a drought. he is supported by a council of elders made up of women and men. nando's para. i am ok nephew and the king of our own go. against o. is from the a raga line and is a descendant of king. a queen priest asked whose legend merges myth and reality. since august 0 is almost 100 years old his son simone has taken on the task of guarding the queen's venerated tomb.

oking kapan parkas shrimper ruled a rango in the early 20th century. a peace loving woman she preferred to pay hefty tribute to the portuguese the news army to wage war against them. to compel everyone in the bunker to hand over a cow. in order to keep the soldiers away by the back after receiving that payment the portuguese no longer wanted to wage war not going to get it yet. under her rule she implemented societal reforms that expanded the rights of women and ended slavery after her death the portuguese subjugated durango holding it as a portuguese colony for 4 decades.

in tania and danielle's house the day begins early in the morning. of the day danielle will gather shabby to the fruit of the wild palm tree. work is divided up between the 2 sexes. men do work in the forest and it seems. while women mainly tend to the house home. the fact that the natural environment on these islands is so extraordinarily well preserved is largely due to the people's faith and animist traditions. for generations people have lived in harmony with nature taking only what they need to get by. this. movie should those most important resources

come from farming rice and vegetables and from fishing. people. who live in it is also obtain many goods from palm trees and countries are primarily cultivated for export. and. donna is a member of at he called his gardening community. today they have a meeting to night decisions about their work and how to organize it over the next few months. women are the backbone of the economy. they work harder and take on more responsibility than men. they form committee has to walk and i ask you a commie social affairs and justice. but

counselor women is also responsible for sentencing any wrongdoing that is not however a crime is read. by those they don't know. it's the season when we need to prepare the feel bad about clearing them repairing things like that and making sure everything is ready for us at that bad the fuzzy one. few minutes a banker there are small privately owned vegetable gardens as well as large community gardens. farming in the archipelago follows the rhythm of the rainy season. the dry season from november to may is the best time to plant vegetables.

after the rainy season the fields must be cleared and the fences repat to keep out animals if all the women can start sowing seeds. in the palm forests the men do most of the work. the goods obtained from palm trees form the basis for the islanders livelihoods particularly wine and the oil. the oil is extracted from the palm fruit or shall be you. to gather shabby you the men must climb up into the palm tree. over 20 metres up in the air.

resigns their body weight they use a simple rope made of palm leaves as climbing gear thanks. danielle changes his robe every month to make sure it doesn't wear through and tear . this dangerous task has cost some people their lives. men go alone to collect shabby you or their family or go in a group to extract oil that can be sold. palm oil and wine are an essential part of ceremonies and rituals. the bee shall go believe that without these oil the internet is might refuse their requests. the palm tree

is very important because it gives us to harvest and eat. we don't. get our food from nature we cut down shabby oh and we get oysters from the sea we also find a lot to eat in the forests. in addition the villages harvest sap from palm trees to make why in. the fall they climb up the tree the men make little funnels from palm leaves to catch the sap. they only take relatively small amounts to avoid completely draining the tree.

the fluid obtained already contains a little alcohol. now they let it ferment protected from the sun so that the wind doesn't solve. much of the island's agriculture involves rice farming with a shifting conservation farmers utilize plots of land in the jungle for one year and then leave them fallow for 6. the plants are small and a fenced in to keep animals away especially the numerous hippos around the island. in the dry season the men clear the land meant to be farmed and in the 1st rainy

days in june they sow the rice. women help men with harvesting and also keep the keys to the bombs where the rice is stored. tania is preparing a traditional danish. it consists of cooked rice with one car a suit. and car a op enough that are mainly grown for sale just like cashews. after the man car all cleaned by our mashed into a paste. they

are ground as fine as possible because they're supposed to dissolve in water. tanya adds onions lemon juice and fish and heats up the mixture. there are in our traditional cuisine we use fish boisterous sword razor clam and cockles. one she's done cooking she pulls the man car a soup with fish over the rice and serves it. the islanders get much of their food from the sea. fish that is not eaten

is used for bantering with locals for other goods or it is dried or preserved with salt. for centuries the people here practiced sustainable subsistence fishing to feed their families. thanks in recent years however they have begun trading fish as well. their only option is the ship which arrives once a week from the mainland. of. the ship's arrival cause there's a lot of commotion throughout the island. the men head out to sea to fish. at the end of the day they bring their catch back to the ship to be sold in bizarre. the villages that home in that

a bank are also welcome the ships arrival. and many women rush to finish their mats they make their mats by hand. and this is their main source of income. before they start weaving everything has to be fixed to the ground so that nothing slips away. some women need less than an hour and. they use rattan extracted from the palm trees that grow in the south of the island it's a flexible material that is also very robust. if i was that bad of the boys if we don't i walk 18 kilometers to where the stocks

are and once i'm there i cut them and pull out the fibers and the inside then i take them and spread them out in the sun to dry i let them dry for 3 or 4 days then i can start making mats out of them when they're done i take them to the ship from a business and sell them but it will be. the house is primarily the women's domain. women not only owned their houses they also do most of their activities here give birth to their children here and are buried here. traditional houses have clay brick walls pointed stroll roofs and a roof trusses made of bamboo and word the kitchen is outside in front of the

entrance this is where most household chores are tended to. the interiors are used as bedrooms and for storage. women and men have different tasks when constructing the houses. the women traditionally do the actual building. they transport the mortar. form the clay breaks. and put up the walls. the men make beams and build the roof i would mean yes madame. you know what that by the women who go into the forest and . then the men climb on to the roof and secure the straw in order to rule

the house. many houses also have a vegetable garden which has to be protected from hungry paths. we should go raise cows goats pigs and chickens. there are a few stables for livestock most of the animals roam around freely without anyone looking after them. the ship the base south will soon set off. people come from all corners of the island to bring their goods to the beach. some to bankers are hours away by forte so many villagers head to the beach a day in advance to be sure not to miss the ship. or.

the beach fills up with people. the ship is loaded with all kinds of things. including peanuts oil fish and most importantly mats. this week a ship is the only means of public transport for people to leave the island not everything is for sale as some people are sending things to their relatives and other things just have to go to the mainland. the journey takes one and a half days so passengers have to bring enough to eat. the lack of connections with the islands is a problem when serious issues are kyra. and he called his medical clinic is the only one on a rangar. it has 3 bands for in-patient care and 2 treatment rooms

one for pregnant women and one for other adults and children the clinic may need treats diarrhea respiratory problems and malaria with little medication or equipment at its disposal but the staff can diagnose serious illnesses and send patients to the hospital in this hour if necessary. if it was a one day week you never saw clinic has helped us to considerably reduce the mortality of mothers and children. and not a single baby or has died at birth this year less puzzling about. western and traditional medicine carry exist and perfectly. well sometimes the medical staff even encourage patients to consult to isla.

domingo is one of the few traditional healers on a rango. these heroes are known for their extensive knowledge of plants. they know how to use plants against many diseases and in which combination. before domingo collects plants he has to make an offering of facts to the iran as another sacred place ringback ringback ringback. only then can he start looking for his half. he mainly uses the leaves of trees and shrubs but also herb's bark and roofs.

it's important not to destroy the plant when collecting material that's the only way you can keep using it. his father who was also a healer taught him how to make the remedies and what doses to give patients for water ailment and now is passing on his knowledge to his own son. i treat yellow fever for example which the hospitals can't cure but traditional medicine can and what's even better it never comes back. say gondor well soon again. today she's visiting the midwife. subbuteo has been assisting pregnant women for many years. the midwives used traditional medicine to help women with their labor and delivery could be answered

that way as it. doesn't sometimes the baby is positioned causing pain and problems and i don't know if that's the case i give a special massage thank you that's my job you know. motherhood is a central element inhibition goes reincarnation based belief system. if a woman creates new life in her belly she comes in contact with the spirit world because this new life is the reincarnation of a deceased person. this means that motherhood is venerated in this culture. however it is not the only way women come in contact with the dead. am. the community is divided into clearly defined age groups there are 8 male groups and 6

female ones and the individual status is are achieved through initiation rites. these rights begin in childhood and guide people throughout their lives. the elders pass on secrets a knowledge to the younger generation who then pay for it by giving them some of their possessions and food. they says them is referred to as documentary no day get and days are lifelong learning helps an individual soul or bach become more complete. and the most important milestone in life is the phenomena a ceremony held in a small group marking a young man's transition into adulthood and granting him his full rights in the eyes of the community in this culture men are considered incomplete beings who need

to continually replenish their republic throughout their lives. if they die before the phenomena they are unable to complete this process and there were a box becomes a wandering evil spirit. women on the other hand are born as complete b.s. . even if they die before their phonology their early bach becomes a good spirit. for their fanaa women wear the traditional skirts known as sayas necklaces and head bands. at the ceremony they perform a dance with a striking name. of the day.

throughout this ceremony held exclusively by women they make an important contribution to ensuring harmony between the world of the living and the dead. in fact they are able to absorb the spirit of an uninitiated man 4. maybe should go believe that the spirit of a boy or a young man who dies before his kannada doesn't rest in peace instead returning to the world of the living to being in a woman's body. these wandering spirits could become

a force of evil within the community so the villages deeply respects the women's ability to absorb their spirits. it is the deceased person alone who decides to become a dead man woman as they are called but the women have no say in the matter. the chosen ones then carry the deceased person until they have done all the ceremonies for him completing his initiation so that he can continue to the other world.

yeah yeah hasn't done half an arguer yet but he's already the mother of 4 children . in earlier times she would have been forbidden to get pregnant before she was considered adult. the for not 0 ceremonies for men and women are traditionally held every 6 years. but the last for nardo in eddie took place 20 years ago. today women become adults through pregnancy and childbirth. i get up in the morning and bade her. did her something to eat get her dressed. and take

her to school. ringback every morning about 50 children come to the edge he called her preschool. under a set up this project and she tries to keep it going year after year despite a lack of funding. do we even difficulty that i mean are very isolated and have many problems here no one here has any substantial anacostia but it is important to keep the school running because children are our future. this establishment teaches children basic knowledge. later they will switch to a public school and some will finish this elementary school that.

the paradox is that more and more children going to school could contribute to the traditions decline. the initiation rites used to begin earlier in childhood when the children were taught to respect their elders in the community and they learn to work the fields. today these initiation rites are no longer taking place. many teenagers and young people wish to continue their schooling and possibly go to college and bizarre. with a culture opening to the outside while they are questioning their initiation rites and a pack a mentor oday got in days or. the elders who when they were young paid for their own elders are now disappointed. and fear that if the younger generation does away

with her ceremonies that we should go culture might disappear one day. this morning the children of that a banker are on the beach looking for combat because the shellfish are the key ingredient force the rita and tino's wedding dinner. in the to bangor the women are making file. for. today is a special day and so they put on their traditional science. women wear these skirts mainly for ceremonies rites and dances. if.

there are different science depending on age. a short one in different colors for young women. and a long single card one for the older women. says. that. flies an important part and is conscious rites and ceremonies. on such occasions dishes are usually made with rice and palm oil. today the women are cooking rice with combat which plays an important role in weddings.

the groom's family is preparing the capacity the hollowed out pumpkin used as a container and filled with gifts. accompanied by their friends and relatives shouts and applause they then head to say rita's house . finally the couple faces each other. to. the letter to the good at. tinos parents hand over the capacity to the bride. so how do you look that you know has brought you the cup now you have to decide in advance of everyone here you have to say whether you love tino or not do you love him yes you are really yes

but you know. now the time for the wedding has come. a little procession heads through the to banga back to tina his house. and. the rice we've come by seals the couple's bombed. it's time to celebrate eat and dance. music can be heard throughout the topanga. here women are venerated they play a decisive role in the economy community and the family. but women's power in bishop go culture extends even beyond out there people have also intrusted them with the task of maintaining the balance between the world of the living and the

well don't forget. women can give life. they can help their deceased reach the afterlife that is what makes the women of the rangar so powerful . art advocates. for more freedom. for greater self-determination and for more right. special portraits for international women's day. 21.

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