nabila, your thoughts on this, the three countries mentioned are afghanistan, pakistan and bangladeshon—muslims do often suffer persecution in these societies. yes, and in the indian citizenship bill specifically, i think there are all manifestations of religious hate, but the cold bureaucratic one is often the worst and the indian political establishment is currently pouring out antipathy towards muslims in its amendment to the citizenship bill. and it looks or sounds harmless enough but it is in fact a muslim ban aimed at preventing muslims from persecuted countries, as catherine said, from countries such as pakistan or bangladesh, from entering india. and we have seen crackdowns on protesters in the streets of india across the country, demonstrators being killed or wounded, and now the government has banned protests altogether, and this is typical of the governance or lack of narendra modi. he has been involved in the past in programmes against muslims and he's been involved in intense violence against regions such as kashmir, for example. jonathan, we will widen it out to other pl

emergency workers when the vessel capsized on thursday morning it was carrying migrants from afghanistan pakistan and bangladesh the lake is near techie's border with iran and is a regular crossing for those heading towards 0. to iraq now where the largest parliamentary group has nominated their choice for prime minister assad is governor of the oil rich province many protesters are calling for an independent candidate and a complete overhaul of the sectarian leadership system prime minister added resigned last month following weeks of anti-government protests over corruption the lack of jobs and public services. meanwhile iraq's christian leaders have canceled major christmas celebrations in solidarity with anti-government protestors christian numbers are dwindling across the country but the demonstrations are uniting people of all faiths simona fulton has a story from baghdad. christmas day in a rare occasion to celebrate for a beleaguered minority that has yet to recover from years of violence at the hands of iceland al qaeda many here remember the days when christians in iraq numbered in mill

borders indicates that more than half of those were killed in just 5 countries syria mexico afghanistan pakistan and somalia the report also shows that 389 journalists worldwide are imprisoned in china 120 journalists are behind bars including many members of the country's we've got muslim minority egypt has 34 journalists in jail 32 in saudi arabia 26 in syria and the least 25 in turkey. reporters without borders is also concerned about a new wave of media repression in iran many journalists were arrested to join in recent protests against an increase in the price of fuel the iranian government has also intensified its houseman's of persian speaking journalists working abroad. neutral book grotty knows what it means when press freedom is threatened the editor in chief of prague based radio farda the persian service of radio free europe radio liberty says harris mintz of exile journalists by the iranian regime has escalated during the current protests. intelligence officers have been. operating different accounts and different websites in order to the famed journalist protests against fuel price

from the waters of lake valley near the border with iran the boat was carrying migrants from afghanistan pakistan and bangladesh. russian opposition politician alex says one of his key staff members has been forcibly conscripted into the military the army said it a shot setting off a scene here with no volley earlier this year is being made to perform his obligatory military service at an arctic base the valley said the move amounted to quote kidnapping. israel says it's fighter jets have struck a number of hamas terror targets in gaza the announcement comes hours after rockets were fired from palestinian militants towards israel an election rally by prime minister benjamin netanyahu was allegedly interrupted by an incoming rocket. in syria a relief group says more than 200000 people have fled a government assault on province most have been heading toward the turkish border syrian regime forces backed by tanks are continuing their ground. advance against rebel held areas in southern and eastern. about 250 people have been killed in the latest flare up of violence. syrian tanks fire on targets as

from the waters of lake van near the border with iran the boat was carrying migrants from afghanistan pakistan and bangladesh. russian police have raided the offices of kremlin critic alexina boni in moscow as anticorruption foundation publishes exposing these on state corruption but now authorities are investigating it as colleague. also seen here in the middle with a volley has just been sent from military service to the arctic. people across the middle east and asia have been witnessing a rare solar eclipse what's known as an annular eclipse provided a spectacular views to people from saudi arabia to india and singapore. a ring of fire in the sky seen by lucky viewers along a narrow path of visibility in saudi arabia sun chasers from around the world started preparing in darkness i'm a group chooses my 11 eclipse and the specifically came 2 so we get to see is a tenuous will eclipse students on the ice for me and my family we're live in london i'm going to come to sounds right especially to see this event because this race it's very rare you know we're missing and we have to wait for anothe

the waters of lake friend near to the border with iran the boat was carrying migrants from afghanistan pakistan and bangladesh. in syria a relief group says more than 200000 people have fled a government assault on the province most have been heading towards the turkish border syrian regime forces backed by tanks are continuing their ground advance against rebel held areas in southern and eastern and about 250 people have been killed in the attack. syrian tanks fire on targets as the ground assault in italy province advances. government forces captured village after village their immediate opening a major highway there's been close to 7 years the army ultimately wants to recapture the province from the outside of the militias which control it. as the troops push forward civilians try to flee the line of fire tens of thousands are on the run. that are we are leaving because of the shelling out that we're worried about our children and that the situation. why else would we leave why would anyone leave his house. a regiment table. with the turkish border closed the only option for shelter is makes

including hindus sikhs christians and buddies who migrated to india because of persecution from afghanistan pakistan and bangladesh would be granted citizenship these protesters in the state of assam say their struggle is against inclusion of migrants irrespective of their religion because they want to preserve their indigenous culture and livelihood i'm don lemon live here you are we are live on the border have been each and every one of our own large our invasion of women rule all over and against this bill we condemn this being. least fire tear gas to contain the crowd while a column of assam rifles a paramilitary force that 70 soldiers was on standby in the state to such columns were on standby in tripoli up another state in the northeast where there's been protests against the bill for similar reasons india's lower house has already passed a bill. the indian government says this legislation is meant to protect religiously persecuted minorities from neighboring countries but many are asking why it's excluding muslims during a debate in parliament opposition parties spoke about the fear gripping

including hindus, buddhistsistians, and who migrated to india because of persecution from afghanistan, pakistanand bangladesh would be granted citizenship. these protesters say their struggle is against inclusion of migrants, irrespective of their religion, because they want to preserve their indigenous culture and livelihood. >> we stand against this bill. we condemn this bill. >> teargas was fired to contain the crowd, while parliament forces -- parliamentary was on standby. in another state in the northeast, there has been protest against the bill for similar reasons. india's lower house has already passed the bill. the indian government says this is meant to protect religiously persecuted minorities from neighboring countries, but many are asking why it is excluding muslims. during a debate in parliament, opposition parties spoke about the fear gripping india's muslim community, which is also the country's largest minority. students in the delhi region d against the legislation, describing it as discriminatory. they said while hindu citizens would be fine under the law, muslims would have n

the citizenship amendment act makes it easier for migrants from afghanistan bangladesh and pakistan who aren't muslims to gain citizenship. critics say the law could lead to many muslims losing their citizenship broader storm or a hug right staging protests is our right they should not be violent so i oppose that whatever the police are doing i request them not to do it they should also listen we are also indians like you we are also humans. as protests continue in the capital and other parts of the country the government insists the law will not be repealed i protests have been ongoing since parliament passed the law earlier in december was but a student protest in jamey a 1000000 islamiya university in the capital a week ago turned into a movement of hundreds of thousands of students and anti-government protesters nationwide people were angered after government forces fought with students stormed the campus firing tear gas into the library and posture. the worst violence has been in uttar pradesh for more than 5000 people have been detained. at least 1500 people have been arrested in

the prime minister has basically said that these 3 countries afghanistan pakistan and these are muslim majority countries and therefore you know muslims don't leak need. you know fast track citizenship in india because they already have countries. and they don't you know they can go there and they can find stuff but they won't meet minorities in those countries so this is the rationale that this has given and in fact has also said that this. amendment the amendment this is the ship act is 1000 percent today and he's taken the one argument back to the time of partition in india and pakistan. by the british in 97 and he said that a lot of you know. i'm going to for religious minorities from india with this and sikhs they had gone across to pakistan which became a muslim dominated country and secured and then sort of. says it like as if it's revenge about 70 years later which is you know it absolutely belies logic to talk to you thanks for joining us on sunday. also in today's news u.s. media reporting that the white house is plotting to withdraw. troops from afghanistan president trump v

including hindus sikhs christians and but these who migrated to india because of persecution from afghanistan pakistan and bangladesh would be granted citizenship these protesters in the state of assam see their struggle is against inclusion of migrants irrespective of their religion because they want to preserve their indigenous culture and livelihood i'm don lemon live like you are live we are live and you both have been each and every one of our own large values and often if you will always stand against israel we condemn this being. leased by a tear gas to contain the crowd while a column of assad rifles a paramilitary force that 70 soldiers was and stand by the state to such columns were on standby and to put up another state in the northeast where there's been protests against the bill for similar reasons india's lower house has already passed a big. the indian government says this legislation is meant to protect religiously persecuted minorities from neighboring countries but many are asking why it's excluding muslims during a debate in parliament opposition parties spoke about the fear grippin

oppose a recently passed law that grant citizenship to relist -- religious minorities and afghanistan, pakistanbangladesh, but excludes muslims. to the central threat idea of a secular india. he comes on the back of so many other things, causes of resentment against the government. it's an accumulative resentment against his government. reporter: government critics age using ideological issues like religion to distract people from the problems facing the country. >> the real issue is that the economy is on the slowdown, unemployment is at its highest recorded level in the last 40 years. in order to do direct -- to , this is beingn brought in. reporter: those here said they won't let the government do that. >> although police were told earlier to contain the demonstrations, they are just watching from the sidelines. >> never bigger protest elsewhere from the northeast to the south. governing group says these are small, sporadic protest being prompted by political parties. >> there could be protest today. where is the protest? if you have 200 or 300 people, you say that is protest. these, give me

it's only a positive step for the communities who are persecuted in afghanistan, pakistan and bangladeshrnment's planning to publish a nationwide register of citizens. everyone would be forced to provide documents to prove they're indian. those who can't would be considered illegal immigrants. 0nly non—muslims would be protected under the new citizenship law. the largest protests since prime minister modi took office look set to continue. where does this leave the hindu nationalist agenda which propelled him to power? rajini vaidyanathan reporting there. the bbc did invite the indian high commission in london for an interview to respond to that story, but they were unable to offer us one. the headlines on bbc news: mps are set to vote on the prime minister's brexit plan — for the uk to leave the eu by the end of january. underwater motorways — heavy rain and floods put the brakes on the christmas getaway. a new boss for the bank of england — the governnment says andrew bailey was the stand—out candidate. the parents of harry dunn have been told that the us citizen anne sacoolas has been

it is only a positive step for the communities who are persecuted in afghanistan, pakistan, and bangladeshther worry. the government is planning to publish a nationwide register of citizens. everyone would be forced to provide documents to prove they are indian. those who can't, would be considered illegal immigrants. 0nly non—muslims would be protected under the new citizenship law. the largest protest since prime minister modi took office looks set to continue. where does this leave the hindu nationalist agenda that propelled him to power? rajini vaidyanathan reporting there. we should say that the bbc did invite the indian high commission in london for an interview to respond to that story, but they were unable to offer us one. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: from russia with love — an unexpected show of support for britain's prime minister, but what's behind president putin's magnanimous approach? saddam hussein is finished because he killed our people, our women, our children. the signatures took only a few minutes, but they brought a formal end to 3.5 years of conflict, a co

new citizenship law which gives refuge potentially to illegal migrants from bangladesh, afghanistan and pakistananistan and pakistan as long as they are not muslim. they are muslim, they cannot qualify and this is creating great division in india for two reasons, one that muslim5 india for two reasons, one that muslims in india feel they are being di55eminated against and so on, but at the same time some people in places like a55am, on the border, they do not want lots of people being given the right to stay in the country. so it's a very divisive i55ue country. so it's a very divisive issue and this is the prime minister, henry modi, who is basically playing the hindu card ever since he became leader of india and appealing to the hindu majority, s0 and appealing to the hindu majority, so that is driving that religious policy, in essence, trying to claim his opponents are 5tirring fearful psychosis and i think they have got 5ome legitimate reasons to be concerned about where india is going. can i take you to the front page of the guardian, a concerning story involving the over 605 at risk of mal

wars have taken her to iraq, afghanistan, pakistan and syria.an you respond to everything from the israel-palestine conflict to guantanamo? >> this question about guantanamo is one that was big in the 2008 election. we have heard little talk about guantanamo in recent years. that is because the american public, largely believes that the u.s. is no longer involved in the detention of so-called terrorism suspects. and the reality is very different than that. while there are a few people left in guantanamo and the united states is struggling with what to do with them, the reality is someone is writing presents that the u.s. no longer maintains and countries like iraq and syria and in places like afghanistan. and that is the u.s. is now relying on partner government come on allied governments come on partner forces, for example kurds in syria, are running these prisons and holding the suspects. in torture and abuse are widespspread inn some of these prisons. we may not be talking about it, you may not be in agenda issue, the detainee and torture and

pakistan, bangladesh and afghanistan.those protections to muslims, and that is why people are angry here because they say that this law violates india's secular principles which are founded in the constitution, which state that all religions in this country are treated equally. half of the population is under the age of 25. it's the youth that are leading the charge. this is a secular nation, it's a democracy. we are not a struggling democracy, we are not a struggling democracy, we are an established democracy, so it is wrong on so are an established democracy, so it is wrong on so many are an established democracy, so it is wrong on so many levels. we are standing here to defend our constitution, we are standing here to defend the poor and the uneducated. they say the government is trying to silence them. mobile internet has been suspended across many parts of the country. police have been accused of heavy—handed tactics, including shooting protesters. this well—known historian was seen dragged away from a peaceful demon

without borders said most journalist killings occurred in just five countries -- syria, mexico, afghanistan, pakistan, and somalia. the good news is that that number is at a 16-year low. the bad news is that more journalists are being detained arbitrarily. tonight, three hundred 89 journalists are in prison somewhere around the world. china tops the list with 120 journalists behind bars that we know of. it's hard to get the real numbers from china. followed by egypt, saudi arabia, syria, and as you see right there, turkey. reporters without orders says homemade threats against journalists are growing. they include politicians attacking the media from washington, d.c., to manila. in iran, journalists were arrested simply for trying to report on recent protests against a hike in gas prices. our next report shows the iranian government has also intensified its harassment of persian speaking journalalists woworkin abroaoad. >> h he knows w what it meaea wn press freedom is threatened. the editor-in-chief f of the persian service ofof radio free europe radioio liberty says harassment of journalists by the

result of their work more than half of those were killed in just 5 countries syria mexico afghanistan pakistan and somalia the groups also concerned about a new wave of repression against the media in iran as the government steps of housman to be made in media based outside the country. nutra book grotty knows what it means when press freedom is threatened the editor in chief of prague based radio farda the persian service of radio free europe radio liberty says harris may have exiled journalists by the iranian regime has escalated during the current protests . intelligence officers have been. creating different accounts and different websites in order to before the journalist protests against fuel price rises erupted in iran in november the state responded with violence and nationwide internet blackouts domestic media have faced increased censorship and broadcasters based abroad are among the only other sources of information that their reporting appears to have angered the rainey and regime. who normally what they do all day summoned their parents. to iranian intelligence ministry quarters.

emergency workers when the vessel capsized on thursday morning it was carrying migrants from afghanistan pakistan and bangladesh the lake is near turkey's border with iran and he's a regular crossing for those heading towards europe and when morial services are happening across asia to mark the 15th anniversary of the devastating indian ocean tsunami 230000 people were killed one wave swept into 12 countries one of those ceremonies is in bomb can a village in thailand that was hard hit the tsunami was triggered on this day in 2004 by magnitudes 9 point one earthquake off the coast of sumatra the stream is next on. the u. dreams chocolate really can head to major stories of 2020 from around the world. are a series of intense specialists who are. joining us this real sense the global impact of what is to come next. welcome to the stream which you decide not to have children to save the planet that is the tough choice many people are considering as the global climate worsens my family ok i'm really good how are your family planning decisions influenced by the impact of climate change are they tell u

that most journalists who were killed were killed in just 5 countries they are syria mexico afghanistan pakistan and somalia the good news is that that number is a 16 year low but a low for the world there is a disturbing trend journalists being detained and arrested arbitrarily and many end up in prison tonight $389.00 journalists are behind bars china tops the list again with a 120 journalists that have been imprisoned now we know that there's 120 that's a guess we have no way of knowing the exact number in china and that's followed by egypt saudi arabia syria and turkey reporters without borders says that homemade threats against journalists are growing they include politicians attacking the media from washington d.c. to manila and in iran journalists were recently arrested simply for trying to cover recent protests against a hike in gas prices the iranian government has also intensified its harassment of persian speaking journalists working abroad. new chabot grotty knows what it means when press freedom is threatened the editor in chief of prague based radio farda the persian service of rad

the boat was carrying migrants from afghanistan, pakistan and bangladesh.ourney towards europe. 6a others were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals and shelters. people across the world have been looking to the skies this morning, hoping to spot a rare solar eclipse. sadly, it wasn't visible here in the uk, but much of the middle east and south asia witnessed the annular solar eclipse which is also known as a "ring of fire" where the moon doesn't completely cover the sun. she's 23—years—old, likes to work out, and is a sikh. in the latest in a bbc series about young british people who express their faith in ways you might not expect, you're about to meet gurpreet. she started posting her workouts on instagram but was trolled by people who said it wasn't the sort of thing sikh women should be doing. she plans to prove them wrong. when i am working at it makes me feel like i am wonder woman, i am on top of the world. it does wonders to your body. i am small, petite, it makes me feel unbeatable. iama unbeatable. i am a pete, 23, from coventry, and ido i am a

borders says most in journalist killings occurred in just 5 countries they are syria mexico afghanistan pakistan and somalia the good news is that that number is at a 16 year low the bad news is that more journalists are being detained arbitrarily tonight 389 journalists are in prison somewhere around the world china tops the list with 120 journalists behind bars that we know of it's hard to get the real numbers from china followed by egypt saudi arabia syria and you see right there turkey reporters without borders says that homemade threats against journalists are growing they include politicians attacking the media from washington d. . see to manila and in iran journalists were recently arrested simply for trying to report on recent protests against a hike in gas prices as our next report shows the iranian government has also intensified its harassment of persian speaking journalists working abroad you should both grotty knows what it means when press freedom is threatened the editor in chief of prague based radio farda the persian service of radio free europe radio liberty says harris may hav

when the vessel capsized on thursday morning it was carrying migrants from afghanistan pakistan and bangladesh. israel has carried out s strikes in the gaza strip a number of hamas sides were targeted no one was hurt israel says it was a misprints to wednesday's rocket attacks carried out from the gaza strip into the southern city of ashkelon ketek a prime minister benny minutes now was holding a campaign rally at the time ahead of an unprecedented election in less than a year. as always more news on our website at al-jazeera dot com the very latest on all of our top stories on their al-jazeera dot com inside story is next stay with us. a university degree to be a doctor or a teacher but without any study or exam when i went to east investigates the pakistani company at legibly selling fake degrades to dowson the police around the world on al-jazeera. capturing ad libbed syrian and russian forces in yet another push to take control of this land rebel held region how much of a chance do they stand this time around what will the human cost be this is inside story. hello welcome to the show i'm s

from the waters of lake van near the border with iran the boat was carrying moderates from afghanistan pakistan and bangladesh. more than $200.00 homes have been destroyed after forest fire swept through the port city of el paraiso in chile several districts have been evacuated and more than $3000.00 people are without electricity or it is believed the fires were started intentionally. burkina faso is reeling after a pair of jihadist attacks killed dozens of people the deadliest violence there in years both attacks took place in the northern sumatra region militants 1st launched an assault on a military base earlier this week killing 35 civilians the army later said 80 assailants were killed in that operation then last night a dozen soldiers were killed in a nighttime ambush countries observing a 2 day mourning period. and for more on the situation in burkina faso on the water see how region i'm joined in the studio now by. thanks for joining us 2 attacks in 2 days how significant is this well it's very significant and not because of the number of attacks but the quality of the attacks especial

petition the won't happen until january well the law makes it easier for people from afghanistan bangladesh and pakistan to gain citizenship but it excludes muslims critics say that's like discrimination by a government they accuse of driving a hindu nationalists agenda while 4 people have been killed in demonstrations since the law was introduced but prime minister narendra modi is refusing to back down will surprise sharma is executive editor of school daughter in an independent news website she joins us on skype from mumbai supriya very warm welcome to the program the government claims that this amended law only concerns undocumented migrants and indian muslims he keeps repeating have nothing to worry about so why is this interpretation out there that's fueling this violence and and can answer. well if you don't than science because that you do that in doubt citizenship you are come at a time when the government of the north lands to prepare but now it's the other of the sort of sort of them essentially the government wants to screen all indian citizens the french and it would ask people to produce d

the boat was carrying migrants from afghanistan, pakistan and bangladesh., from where people often cross into turkey on theirjourney towards europe. 6a others were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals and shelters. a murder investigation has begun in south—west london — after a man was shot dead on christmas eve. police were called to battersea church road, at around 9pm on tuesday, where they found the victim, believed to be in his 30s. no arrests have been made. the israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, is a facing a vote today, for his leadership of the likud party, from long—time rival, gideon saar. it's said to be the biggest challenge mr netanyahu has faced to his 20 year rule of likud. yesterday evening a rocket fired from the gaza strip, interrupted a party rally in the border town of ashkelon. the prime minister and his wife were escorted from the stage, after sirens went off. 0ur middle east correspondent, barbara plett usher, is injerusalem. she explained a little earlier, why benjamin neta nyahu is being challenged now. it is a good quest

that hindus christians sikhs jayne's booties and parsis who faced religious persecution in afghanistan pakistan and bangladesh should be granted indian citizenship but it excludes muslims their moral duty of the. to provide. it. they were not really given a place in india then where will they go this is. the thousands gathered to protest against the bill in several states in india describing it as a discriminatory legislation intended to talk of. the bill is intrinsically linked to the national register of citizens analysts say as the indian government makes it mandatory for all indians to register it off as muslims no protection it is unacceptable not only because it is in the minority not only because it gets most libs not only because it is unconstitutional but because it is against the video id often. members of opposition parties have accused the government of polarizing the people many political analysts politicians and those who oppose this government want to know why this bill that's meant to protect was accused of minorities does not include muslims really the man they say citizenship

struggling to get into double figures for jerusalem a 16 that the beirut come across in sioux falls afghanistan pakistan is lousy dry plenty of sunshine as is the case to across the arabian peninsula pleasant sunshine here in howell it is feeling a little chilly as we go into the evenings and the overnight payable temperatures generally getting up to around $24.00 celsius nice is down towards southern parts of amman you could catch a shower which is out what's the weather just not doing its way over towards the horn of africa society something to watch out for over the next couple of days housefull southern africa we still have a few showers in see the east all of south africa further north that's where the wetter weather will remain into madagascan water madagascar pushing across into northern areas of maize and bake them will. you're watching al-jazeera his reminder about top stories iraq's president says he brother was in the midst of it was rejected by protesters. is refusing to support the nominee put forward by the largest parliamentary bloc which is backed by iran. turkey's president says he plan