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• Turkish army starts an operation in Cudi 

  The invading Turkish army has launched an operation in Cudi region, Northern Kurdistan.
• 5 detained in raid on the house of Öcalan’s brother 

  Five people who were in Amara to celebrate Abdullah Öcalan’s birthday tomorrow were detained in the house of his brother Tuesday night.
• Festival to mark Öcalan’s birthday in Makhmur 

  A festival kicked off in Makhmur, Southern Kurdistan to mark the birthday of Abdullah Öcalan.
• Call to the Iraqi government against Turkish attacks 

  Political activists and lawyers called on the Iraqi central government to take a stand against the Turkish state’s invasion attacks and put pressure on the Turkish state in international arena.
• HPG: Turkish airstrikes on guerrilla zones continue 

  HPG reported continued airstrikes by the Turkish army on guerrilla zones in Southern Kurdistan, and guerrilla actions in Northern Kurdistan.
• Martial law practices on the rise in Northern Kurdistan 

  The Turkish state has been increasing its martial law practices in Kurdistan. In Van, the Gendarmerie investigated 9.351 people and 5.283 vehicles in one day alone, with 60 units and 458 personnel, which caused a stir in the province.
• 12 including HDP members taken into custody in Van 

  12 people including HDP officials have been taken into custody in house raids in Van province.
• Turkish jets demolish cemetery of martyrs in Southern Kurdistan 

  A cemetery of martyrs has been bombed in yesterday’s airstrikes by the Turkish army in Southern Kurdistan.
• Turkish army bombs Sidekan in Southern Kurdistan 

  The invading Turkish army bombed the surroundings of a village in Hewler countryside.
• One-month ban in Hakkari, detentions in Cizre 

  While a one-month ban has been introduced on all activities and events in Hakkari, four politicians have been taken into custody in Cizre.
• Armored vehicle destroyed, 8 soldiers killed in Amed 

  HPG Press Office reported that an armored vehicle of the Turkish army was destroyed and 8 soldiers were killed in Amed countryside. On the other hand, three guerrillas fell as martyrs in the ensuing air-supported operation.
• Autonomous life in Êzidxan cannot be prevented 

  The Ezidis have gained an irrefutable democratic consciousness by building their own institutions and self-government.
• Farewell to the guerrillas in Shengal with glorious ceremony 

  HPG and YJA-Star guerrillas said goodbye to the people with a glorious ceremony in Shengal and left the region.
• Demonstrations spread in Southern Kurdistan on the 9th day 

  Workers’ protest demonstrations continue in Southern Kurdistan for the 9th consecutive day.
• More than 50 injured in earthquake in Kermanshah 

  53 people were injured in the earthquake that struck Eastern Kurdistan on Sunday, Iranian officials said.
• 99 Turkish soldiers were killed in Northern Kurdistan in March 

  HPG and YJA Star guerrillas have killed 99 Turkish soldiers during clashes in Northern Kurdistan in March.
• Turkish jets shell Southern Kurdistan 

  Turkish jets conducted strikes on several locations in Southern Kurdistan.
• HPG: 11 soldiers were killed in YJA-Star action on March 10 

  HPG reported that 11 soldiers of the Turkish army were killed as a result of an action carried out by Kurdish female guerrillas YJA-STAR in Sirnak countryside on March 10.
• Guerrilla Commander: Mission accomplished, Ezidis are organized 

  Guerrilla forces of the HPG and YJA-Star, who were protecting the Ezidi population in Shengal, are withdrawing on the decision of the KCK from the region.
• Kurdish public servants continue protests for the eighth day 

  Public servants continue to protest Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) decision to cut their salaries for the eighth day.
• YBŞ: Turkish state’s threat against Shengal is a new firman 

  YBŞ Command stated that the Turkish state’s threatening statements are an attempt of fascism, and mean a new firman (decree of genocide) for the peoples in the region.
• One Turkish soldier killed in Hakkari 

  HPG guerrillas killed one Turkish soldier in Hakkari’s Yuksekova district.
• Azadiya Welat newspaper ceases print edition 

  Azadiya Welat newspaper decided to cease its print edition after all print houses refused to print the only Kurdish language newspaper.
• Campaign launched to boycott Turkish goods 

  Activists in the Germiyan region have launched a campaign to boycott Turkish goods, and say Turkish goods should be banned throughout Başurê Kurdistan.
• Former Kurdish mayor sentenced to 12 years in prison 

  A Turkish court sentenced co-mayor of Bitlis’ Hizan district to 12 years in prison.