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• Cemil Bayik: Newroz means resistance 

  Cemil Bayik (KCK) expects an important turnout at this year's Newroz celebrations and said: "The meaning of Newroz is resistance to the enemy and rejection of enslavement."
• Twelve ballistic missiles hit Hewlêr 

  It has been reported that 12 ballistic missiles were fired from outside Iraq towards the city of Hewlêr in the Kurdistan Federal Region, early this morning.
• Turkish military operation launched in Lice 

  The Turkish army has launched a military operation in Lice. The area of operation includes rural areas of the district, mainly paramilitary special forces are involved.
• YJA Star guerrillas hit Turkish soldiers in Zap 

  YJA Star guerrillas targeted the Turkish troops in the region of Zap. In three consecutive actions, the Turkish occupation forces were struck with heavy weapons.
• First Newroz fire in Amed 

  Millions of people are expected to attend the central Newroz celebration in Amed on 21 March. The first Newroz fire was lit in Kayapinar district today.
• AKP’s assimilation centres in Van and Hakkari 

  In Van and Hakkari, so-called family centres are operated in all residential areas, where propaganda for the AKP and Erdogan is carried out in Quran courses for children and women. Speaking Kurdish is forbidden there.
• HPG Command Council: Öcalan’s freedom is the yardstick 

  After the annual meeting, the HPG Command Council said: "The only measure of success is victory over the international conspiracy and the physical freedom of Rêber Apo (Abdullah Öcalan)."
• KDP security forces detain DBP politician and activist Musa Çiftçi  

  DBP politician and activist Musa Çiftçi was arrested while entering Hewlêr by KDP security forces. His whereabouts have been unknown for over 24 hours.
• Newroz Declaration: "Now is the time for success" 

  An alliance of Kurdish parties and organisations presented its demands for freedom and peace in Kurdistan and an end to the global wars and power struggles with a Newroz Declaration in Amed.
• Kurdish writer Azad Zal sentenced to six years in prison 

  Kurdish writer and publisher Azad Zal has been sentenced to over six years in prison in Amed.
• Newroz Declaration in Amed: Resistance and unity will bring freedom 

  Announcing the Newroz Declaration in Amed city, the leaders of the Kurdish political parties stated that resistance and unity would bring freedom.
• Newroz song released: "Let the Newroz fire rise" 

  Mihemedê Pîrosî's song "Agirê Newrozê hilke" was chosen as the official theme song of the resistance festival Newroz for the year 2022.
• Resident of Sur denied access to his house for 6 years 

  Struggling for his historical house, whose two rooms are still standing in the prohibited areas of Sur, İsmail Üzmez said, "I need permission to enter my house, which is my identity and honor."
• Final farewell to YJA Star guerrilla Karatay 

  A funeral ceremony was held on Wednesday in Ağrı province to bid farewell to YJA Star guerrilla Siti Karatay who was martyred in Şemdinli six years ago.
• YJA Star guerrillas carry out action in Metina to mark 8 March 

  YJA Star guerrillas carried out an action in Metina to mark 8 March International Working Women's Day. Two Turkish soldiers were killed, 1 position and 1 grenade launcher were destroyed in the action.
• YPS-JIN calls Kurdish women for organized struggle 

  YPS-JIN Coordination called on “patriotic Kurdistan women to join them”.
• Signature campaign in Kelar for delisting the PKK 

  Signatures have been collected in Kelar in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq) for the campaign to remove the PKK from the terror list.
• Acquittal for Roboski families 

  The trial against 16 relatives of the victims of the Roboski massacre, who were accused of "terror propaganda" because of their participation in a commemoration event, has ended with an acquittal for the defendants.
• Public employees on strike in South Kurdistan 

  In many places in South Kurdistan, public employees have stopped working due to non-payment of salaries. Among others, schools, hospitals and street cleaning services are involved in the strike.
• YJA Star guerrillas: "2022 will be year of Leader Öcalan and women's freedom," 

  YJA Star guerrillas said that "2022 will be Leader Öcalan's year of freedom and of women's freedom," and added that not only 8 March, but all days are a day of resistance and struggle in the mountains of Kurdistan.
• Kurdish teacher arrested in Sine 

  Kurdish teacher and activist Keyûmerz Latifi has been arrested in Sine by the Iranian regime. The Kurdish PEN Centre is concerned and demands his immediate release.
• HPG fighters call on Kurdish youth to join the guerrillas  

  HPG fighters called on Kurdish youths to join the guerrillas and said: "Let's hold the invading enemy to account together and ensure the physical freedom of Leader Öcalan."
• Xanesor martyrs commemorated in Shengal 

  The people of Shengal commemorated the Xanesor martyrs who died in a violent attack carried out by the KDP on March 3, 2017.
• HPG: Three Turkish soldiers killed in Metina 

  HPG Press Centre (HPG-BIM) reported that a Turkish military position was completely destroyed, and three Turkish soldiers were killed in an action organized by the guerrilla forces in the Metîna region.
• Jînda Ronahî: Resistance against NATO army is not ordinary 

  Jînda Ronahî, a member of the YJA Star Command Council, remarked that the resistance carried out in small tunnels over months was unusual, and emphasized the guerrilla's will and belief.