KURDISTAN

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• Curfew in four villages of Mardin's Mazıdağı district 

  Curfew has been declared in four villages and one hamlet in Mazıdağı district of Mardin.
• Legendary Commander Egîd’s statue to be erected in Kobanê tomorrow 

  The statue made for the memory of the legendary commander Mahsum Korkmaz’s (Egîd) will be erected in the Resistance Square in Kobanê city center.
• HPG: Turkish military operation and clashes in Çarçela continue 

  As the operation the Turkish army launched in Çarçela on March 25 continues, two soldiers were killed as result of actions by guerrillas.
• 36 more youths join the YPG ranks in Hesekê 

  36 youths completed their training and joined the ranks of People's Defense Units (YPG) in Hesekê
• Call for aid for the refugees at Ayn Îsa Camp in Girê Spî 

  Ayn Îsa Camp Migration Committee President Jalal al Ayaf called upon international humanitarian aid organisations to provide support for the refugees sheltered at the camp in Girê Spî.
• Curfew in seven villages of Tatvan 

  The Turkish state has declared a curfew in seven villages in Bitlis' Tatvan district.
• More than a thousand refugees from Shehba region arrive in Efrîn 

  1050 refugees that were forced to leave the Shehba region due to the barbaric practices of the Turkish army have arrived in Rojava's Efrîn Canton.
• HPG: Eight soldiers killed, one guerrilla martyred in Çarçela 

  HPG/YJA Star guerrillas inflicted heavy blows against the Turkish troops that started an operation in Çarçela area. Eight soldiers were killed and one guerrilla fell a martyr during clashes.
• Broadcast ban on the execution of Kemal Kurkut at Amed Newroz 

  A broadcast ban was imposed on the execution by police of Kurdish university student Kemal Kurkut before the beginning of Newroz celebration in Amed on March 21.
• Three soldiers killed in intensified clashes in Çarçela 

  Three soldiers have been killed during intensified clashes in Çarçela area of guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in South Kurdistan territory.
• 15 people jailed in Van's Çaldıran district 

  Out of the 37 people detained in Van's Çaldıran district on 21 March, 15 have been jailed.
• Newroz celebrations by guerrillas continue 

  Guerrillas of the HPG (People's Defense Forces) and YJA-Star (Free Women's Troops) continue their celebrations to welcome the Kurdish New Year festival Newroz.
• Two helicopters damaged, seven soldiers killed in Çarçela 

  Turkish army started an operation on Çarçela area in guerrilla zones yesterday. Seven soldiers were killed and two helicopters were damaged during clashes between guerrillas and soldiers.
• Police who executed Kemal Kurkut at Amed Newroz released 

  Policeman who executed Kurdish university student Kemal Kurkut at Amed's Newroz on 21 March has been released from custody.
• Journalist Nûjiyan and YBŞ fighter Ferhat laid to rest in Shengal 

  Hundreds bid farewell to Kurdish journalist Nûjiyan Erhan and YBŞ fighter Ferhat Çavu in Shengal.
• Bodies of journalist Erhan and YBŞ member Çuva brought to Shengal 

  Bodies of journalist Nujiyan Erhan (Tuba Akyılmaz) and YBŞ fighter Ferhat Çuva (Neçirvan Akbal) have been brought to Shengal.
• Bodies of Nûjiyan and a YBŞ fighter taken from Hesekê to Shengal 

  Bodies of Kurdish journalist Nûjiyan Erhan and YBŞ fighter Ferhad Mardînî are being taken from Hesekê to Shengal to be laid to rest.
• Co-mayor of Van's Saray district jailed 

  Co-mayor of Van's Saray district Abdulkadir Çalışkan who was replaced by a trustee has been jailed.
• Turkish airstrikes on Qandil target civilian areas 

  Turkish state's continued airstrikes on Qandil region of Medya Defense Zones have targeted civilian settlements again.
• Turkish warplanes bomb Qandil 

  Turkish warplanes are bombing Qandil region in South Kurdistan territory.
• YBŞ: Nûjiyan left the Êzidîs and journalists a great legacy 

  YBŞ stated that journalist Nûjiyan Erhan left her colleagues and the Êzidî people a great legacy, and vowed to crown the truth she shouted until her last breath and her aspirations with victory.
• People of Efrîn: We will defend our land against Turkish attacks 

  The people of Efrîn, targeted by the invading Turkish army, say they will resist the attacks and defend their land.
• Kurdish journalist Nûjiyan Erhan to be laid to rest in Shengal 

  Kurdish journalist Nûjiyan Erhan who was murdered by AKP-KDP gangs will be laid to rest in Shengal.
• Turkish army shells Efrîn's Bilbil district 

  Turkish military forces are bombing Efrîn's Bilbil district with tank, artillery and katyusha fire.
• Co-mayor of DBP-held Beğendik town in Siirt detained 

  Co-mayor of DBP-held Beğendik town in Siirt's Pervari district has been taken into custody.