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• PKK: AKP/MHP fascism will pay for every action 

  After the earthquake disaster in the Turkish-Syrian border area, the PKK stated that the AKP/MHP government is responsible for the severe consequences and wants to keep itself in power by declaring a state of emergency.
• Shengal youth start long march for Öcalan 

  Kurds mark the anniversary of the international conspiracy that targeted PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan on 15 February 1999.
• HPG: Turkey continues to attack guerrilla areas 

  The guerrillas in Kurdistan are in a defensive position and are putting into practice the call to cease all fighting because of the earthquake disaster. The Turkish army continues to attack guerrilla positions from the air and on the ground.
• Turkey continues attacks against guerrillas despite earthquake and unilateral ceasefire 

  The Turkish army continues to attack the guerrillas in Southern Kurdistan despite the earthquake disaster. More Turkish attacks against guerrilla areas were recorded on Friday.
• HSM vows to follow the KCK’s call for ceasefire due to earthquake 

  HSM expressed support for the KCK's call for an immediate ceasefire due to the earthquake in the Turkish-Syrian border area, stating that the guerrillas are ready to contribute to alleviating the suffering of the population.
• HDP heals wounds in Pazarcik 

  The HDP and local associations continue the solidarity campaign they started in the Pazarcik (Bazarcix) district of Maraş, the epicenter of the earthquake, at full speed.
• Sancar: What turned the earthquake into a human tragedy is what government did and did not do 

  HDP co-chair Mithat Sancar visited the chief physician of Etlik City Hospital.
• HPG reports Turkish attacks on guerrilla areas despite the earthquake disaster 

  The People's Defence Forces reported that the invading Turkish army continues its attacks despite the devastating earthquakes that claimed thousands of lives.
• Hêvî Association launches aid campaign for earthquake victims 

  The Hêvî Association in Kirkuk launched an aid campaign for earthquake victims.
• Cemil Bayık: We won't carry out military actions unless the Turkish state attacks us 

  KCK Executive Council co-chair Cemil Bayık said: "Stop military actions in Turkey, in metropolises and cities. We have decided not to take action unless the Turkish state attacks us."
• Southern Kurdistan lawyer presents human rights defense award he received to Öcalan 

  Southern Kurdistan lawyer Beşdar Hesen announced that he presented the human rights defense award he received from the US to Kurdish people's Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• HDP deputies call off march to Gemlik, go to earthquake area 

  HDP deputies called off "Gemlik March" and headed towards the earthquake area.
• Guerrillas: We will continue our fight to defeat the international conspiracy 

  HPG and YJA Star guerrillas vow to enhance their struggle to achieve Abdullah Öcalan’s freedom and frustrate the conspiracy.
• HPG: Five Turkish soldiers killed in guerrilla action at Girê Hekarî 

  Guerrillas continue dealing heavy blows to the invading Turkish army in the guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• HPG announces identities of 5 YJA Star guerrillas martyred in Besta  

  The HPG announced the identities of the 5 YJA Star guerrillas who fell as martyrs in Besta.
• HDP deputies visit family of YJA Star guerrilla Evin Encü in Roboski 

  Evin Encü was one of six YJA Star fighters who fell in clashes in Besta two weeks ago. HDP MPs Nuran Imir and Hasan Özgüneş visited her family in Roboski.
• Memorial for Martyr Soro Gabar in Maxmur camp 

  A commemoration ceremony for Martyr Soro Gabar took place in Maxmur camp. The guerrilla commander was killed in the Medya Defense Areas in 2019.
• Guerrillas continue actions against the Turkish army 

  The guerrillas continue to resist the Turkish occupation in the Zap region of Southern Kurdistan. A soldier of the invading forces was shot dead by a guerrilla sniper.
• People of Shengal pay tribute to Martyrs Berçem Turcel and Kînda Zîn 

  Berçem Turcel and Kînda Zîn, who fell as martyrs in the Medya Defense Areas in the past months, were commemorated with an event held in Shengal.
• Guerrillas strike the Turkish army in Xakurke 

  A mobile unit of YJA Star struck the Turkish occupation forces in the southern Kurdish region of Xakurke with heavy weapons.
• Maxmur residents launch hunger strike for Öcalan’s freedom 

  The vigil launched for the freedom of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan in the Martyr Rustem Cudi (Maxmur) Refugee Camp in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq) has been shifted into a hunger strike.
• HPG publishes balance sheet of war for January: 31 soldiers killed 

  HPG published a balance sheet for the month of January, according to which, 31 soldiers were killed in 120 guerrilla actions, while the Turkish state used chemical weapons and unconventional bombs 252 times.
• Guerrillas destroy surveillance camera system 

  HPG Press Office reports continued actions by guerillas and attacks by the Turkish army in the guerilla-held Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• KODAR calls for solidarity with earthquake victims in Khoy 

  The Democratic and Free East Kurdistan Community (KODAR) called for solidarity with the victims of the earthquake in the city of Khoy, northwest Iran.
• Xoy earthquake leaves 7 dead, hundreds injured 

  7 people lost their lives, and more than 800 others were injured following the earthquake in Xoy city of East Kurdistan.