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• The struggle for existence of Kurdish literature, an interview with writer Mehmet Çakmak 

  Over two hundred Kurdish books are published annually in Turkey. That is not a small amount under the given circumstances, says the writer Mehmet Çakmak. As long as society is fighting for its existence, there will also be literature.
• MA Orchestra releases new version of the song Fadikê 

  The MA Orchestra sang a new version of the song Fadikê.
• Screening of documentary "Dementia" in Istanbul 

  The documentary "Dementia", about the forced migration after Hasankeyf was flooded, was screened.
• Mardin Governorate bans play in Kurdish 

  The Mardin Governorate banned the Kurdish play Tartuffe, which was to be staged by the Amed City Theatre.
• Kurdish Language Commission visits Urfa Bar Association 

  The Kurdish Language Commission visited the Urfa Bar Association and stated that, "We want to do politics in Kurdish in Kurdistan."
• "Kurdistan and the Kurdish language are fundamental rights" 

  Mehmet Arak, member of the Kurdish language commission of the Amed Bar Association, underlines that the use of the term Kurdistan and the Kurdish language are expressions of a reality and part of the fundamental right to freedom of expression.
• Kurdish historian Colemêrgî says ancient Van Castle is being destroyed 

  Kurdish historian and writer, İhsan Colemêrgî, said that the historical texture of the Van Castle was destroyed under the name of restoration, and added that this is how Kurdish history is tried to be destroyed.
• New song and clip for the anniversary of the founding of PKK 

  Koroya Dengê Mesopotamia (The Voice of Mesopotamia Choir) has released a new song on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of the PKK.
• SOHR: Turkish-backed factions continue destroying Syria’s historical heritage 

  Occupation forces are excavating archaeological sites in the area from al- Bab city to Afrin in Aleppo countryside, searching for artifacts and archeological treasures by destroying Syria’s historical heritage for material benefit.
• Turkey-backed mercenaries destroy Newroz statue in Afrin 

  The Newroz statue in the city of Afrin, occupied by the Turkish state and its mercenaries, was destroyed.
• 5th Osman Sabri Literature Festival awards four writers 

  Four authors received awards at the 5th Osman Sabri Literature Festival, organized by the Northern and Eastern Syria Literature Committee and the Jazira Region Culture Committee.
• HDP: Children's most basic rights are under threat in Turkey 

  “Reservations on the Rights of the Child should be removed, and the right to education in the mother tongue should be guaranteed,” demands the HDP.
• 'Kurdistan has always existed and will continue to exist' 

  Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Deputy Murat Sarısaç said,“Kurdistan has always existed and will continue to exist”. The Kurdish Language Platform and MED-DER urged the public to promote their language and culture against the pressures.
• Martyr Hamza Festival kicks off in Deir ez-Zor 

  Martyr Hamza Festival kicked off in the town of Sifêra in Deir ez-Zor and was attended by a large crowd.
• Gendarmerie arrest Syrian singer Omar Souleyman in Urfa 

  Syrian singer Omar Souleyman has been arrested in his adoptive city, Urfa. The Turkish military police accuse the 55-year-old of being a member of a "terrorist organization".
• HDP: "We will protect Kurdish language against any ban" 

  HDP co-chair Responsible for Language, Culture, Art and Education Policies, Salim Kaplan, issued a statement regarding the attacks and bans on the Kurdish language and said: "We will protect our language more so that this mentality will end."
• Urfa Bar Association to file complaint to counter ban against concert by Kurdish artist Mem Ararat 

  Urfa Bar Association reacted to the ban imposed on the Ankara concert by Kurdish artist Mem Ararat because of him singing in Kurdish, and said that they would take legal action to counter it.
• Occupation forces loot historical hill in Rajo, Afrin 

  In Afrin, a human tragedy has been taking place before the eyes of the world. Cases of destruction, kidnapping, ransom, sexual violence, systematic destruction of nature and history are increasing day by day.
• Kurdish organizations in France call on activists to join memorial for Ahmet Kaya on Tuesday 

  Kurdish organizations in France condemned the "ugly" attack on the grave of artist Ahmet Kaya and called for participation in the commemoration that will be held at his grave tomorrow, 16 November.
• Governor bans stand-up performance in Kurdish 

  HDP Youth Assembly's stand-up performance of "Dawiya Dawi" was banned by Fatih District Governor's Office without justification.
• Kurdish Literature Association: If we unite, our voice will be louder 

  Kurdish Literature Association co-chair Mehmet Deviren said that if Kurdish writers unite, their voice will be louder.
• Koçanis Church in Hakkari defies centuries 

  Although hundreds of years have passed since the building of the Koçanis Church, which served as a religious centre for Assyrians, it still endures time.
• European Youth Movements launch Dengê Ciwanan (The Voice of Youth) program broadcast 

  The Dengê Ciwanan (The Voice of Youth) program, launched by the European Youth Movements, started broadcasting on virtual media platforms.
• Children's channel broadcasting in Kurdish seeks to increase audience worldwide 

  Zarok TV, the children's channel broadcasting in Kurdish, promoted a support campaign on social media.
• Kurdish youth in Stuttgart vow to continue their actions for Öcalan’s freedom 

  “One of the most important tasks and objectives of us young people in this process is to remain in the streets and to be continuously active until Leader Öcalan's physical freedom is achieved.”