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• Nasir Yagiz on day 81 of hunger strike in Hewler 

  Despite his extremely critical situation, Yagiz continues his hunger strike on day 81.
• Qandil people protest against the international conspiracy 

  In Binare Qandil, a demonstration was held to protest the deportation of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan to Turkey twenty years ago.
• Nasir Yagiz’s health deteriorates on day 81 of hunger strike 

  HDP Hewler Representative Nasir Yagiz’s health deteriorates further.
• Nasir Yagiz: Whatever the end may be, I will continue 

  Nasir Yagiz is experiencing heart arrhythmia on the 80th day of his indefinite non-alternating hunger strike in Hewler. Yagiz said, “Whatever the end may be, I am determined to continue my protest. We will prevail and break the isolation.”
• Vigil at border as Shengal-Rojava corridor remains closed 

  The humanitarian corridor between Shengal and Rojava remains closed. For two weeks, protests have been staged at the Iraqi-Syrian border.
• KDP forces arrest women on hunger strike in front of UN office 

  Women from Maxmur were arrested in front of the UN office Hewler.
• Five arrested as KDP’s Asayish attacks hunger strikers in Hewler 

  Asayish forces of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in Hewler, for the second time in a week, raided the tent of the hunger strike action in front of the UN’s office. Five students who visited the hunger strikers, were arrested by the Asayish.
• Maxmur women in Hewler call on the UN to hear their voices 

  Maxmur women urged the UN to shoulder their responsibilities.
• Hunger strikes continue in Maxmur and Hewler 

  Hunger strikes against the Imrali isolation continue in Maxmur and Hewler. HDP member Nasir Yagiz’s health continues to deteriorate.
• Turkish jets bomb Zap 

  HPG reported continued Turkish air raids in southern Kurdistan, northern Iraq.
• Another mass grave discovered in Shengal 

  Yet another mass grave left behind by ISIS has been discovered in Shengal.
• HDP members visit hunger strikers in Hewler 

  A HDP delegation including MPs visited the hunger strikers in Hewler.
• Maxmur women on day six of hunger strike in Hewler 

  The hunger strike by women from Maxmur continues in front of the United Nations’ office in Hewler on the sixth day.
• Nasir Yagiz on day 75 of hunger strike: Resistance is life! 

  The hunger strike campaigns in South Kurdistan are ongoing.
• Hunger strike in Maxmur continues on day 49 

  The hunger strike launched in Maxmur refugee camp to protest the isolation of Abdullah Ocalan continues on the 49th day.
• Nasir Yagiz: My health won’t break my resistance 

  HDP Member Nasir Yagiz who has been on a hunger strike in Hewler for 74 days said: “The will that manifests through resistance gathered under faith will prevail. I won’t let my health issues break my resistance.”
• Dirty tricks by KDP and MIT 

  It has been a week since the people of Sheladize took over a Turkish base and set fire to military vehicles and equipment.
• Maxmur women on day four of hunger strike in Hewler 

  Members of the Ishtar Women’s Council from Maxmur refugee camp who have launched a hunger strike in front of the United Nations’ office in Erbil, continue their action despite the cold and rain.
• Yagiz refuses treatment and continues hunger strike 

  The health situation of Kurdish hunger strikers is worsening.
• Nasir Yagiz hospitalized on day 73 of hunger strike 

  Health conditions of Kurdish hunger strikers are worsening.
• Maxmur women continue hunger strike despite KDP forces’ attack 

  A group of women from Maxmur who are on hunger strike in front of the United Nations’ office in Hewler, continue their action despite the attack by KDP forces.
• Turkish helicopters bombed villages in Bradost region 

  On the night of January 31, the occupying Turkish army used its helicopters to bomb the countryside of Bradost region in Hewler province, Kurdistan Region.
• Yagiz: I’m not well, but I’m determined! 

  HDP member Nasir Yagiz’s health has deteriorated after 73 days (and counting) on hunger strike in Hewler. Yagiz said, “I’m not well but I’m determined to continue until the isolation ends.”
• Students took over the hunger strike in Hewler 

  The hunger strike action in the capital of Kurdistan Region, Hewler, continues on the 73rd day and students took over the campaign today.
• HDP candidates met people in Van and Mardin 

  Before the upcoming local elections set for March, Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) is meeting people and introducing its candidates.