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• Hunger striker Mehmud warns of “death fast” following threats 

  Herem Mehmud, who has been on an indefinite non-alternating hunger strike for 19 days protesting the isolation imposed upon Kurdish Peoples’ Leader Abdullah Ocalan, protested the Asayish forces’ pressure.
• HPG reports Turkish airstrikes in South Kurdistan 

  The Turkish state continues its aerial attacks against South Kurdistan lands.
• Hunger striker Yağız on day 113 of fast 

  “This action will be successful. I will try to realize my dreams. I will try to heal the wounds of this people. My hope is strong.”
• Tevgera Azadi and RJAK headquarters reopened 

  The Tevgera Azadi and RJAKheadquarters shut down by the Asayish security forces have been reopened.
• Kurdish parties and intellectuals working for national unity  

  “I say to all the peoples of the world and our enemy trying to destroy us: Kurdish women will always resist and win with their strong will.”
• Tensions rise in Hewler Parliament on New Generation 

  The New Generation Movement was removed from the parliament when they attended the Tuesday session of the Kurdistan Regional parliament in Hewler.
• Hunger striker placed in solitary confinement 

  Hunger striker Kadir Kaplan was placed in solitary confinement in the Amasya Type E Closed Prison.
• 7 people arrested in Cizre 

  7 people detained in political genocide operations in Cizre have been arrested.
• 17 more children rescued from ISIS in Baghouz taken to Shengal 

  17 more Yazidi children rescued by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the final operation against ISIS in Baghouz have been taken to Shengal and reunited with their families.
• 9 people detained in Varto 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide operations against the Kurdish people continue.
• HPG reports Turkish air raids in South Kurdistan 

  The Turkish state continues its aerial attacks against South Kurdistan lands.
• Hewlêr hunger striker: This will be our spring 

  “Let us end this persecution in unity and solidarity. Peace and freedom cannot be achieved without paying a price. Let’s prepare for this Newroz and for a future of peace and without isolation. Our success is closer than ever."
• Winter landscape in Çarçella 

  In the north Kurdistan mountain region of Çarçella one feels like on the roof of the world.
• Mother of hunger striker Yağız warns of life danger for her son 

  Muazzez Yağız underlined that not only her son Nasır Yağız, but also Leyla Güven and the other hunger strikers are facing a very critical stage.
• PKK: Persistence on socialism is persistence on being human 

  PKK back online on a new website efficient with more content.
• Yagiz’s health continues to deteriorate on day 109 of fast 

  The HDP member is on the 109th day of his fast against isolation.
• 1 Turkish soldier and 2 gang members killed in Afrin 

  Afrin Liberation Forces carried out a sabotage action along the Tirinde road. 1 Turkish soldier and 2 gang members were killed in the action.
• 9 people including politicians detained in Cizre 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide operations against the Kurdish population continue unabated.
• Hunger strikers in Germiyan speak out 

  Hunger strikers in Germiyan said they get their strength and energy from the resistance of Leyla Güven and Nasır Yağız.
• Turkish jets bombed guerrilla zones 

  The Turkish state continues its attacks against southern Kurdistan, northern Iraq as part of its genocidal war against the Kurdish people and their lands.
• Hunger strike in Maxmur Camp continues 

  The hunger strike launched against the isolation in Maxmur Camp has reached day 82, and has been taken over by the 28th group.
• Nasir Yagiz and his resistance of 107 days 

  How does Nasır Yagiz spend his days in his 107 days of hunger strike to break the isolation imposed upon Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Ocalan?
• 7 minors detained in Kızıltepe 

  7 minors were taken into custody after joining the opening of HDP election bureau in Kızıltepe.
• Hunger strike in South Kurdistan continues 

  “Öcalan is being persecuted and heavily isolated because of his struggle for a free Kurdistan. Within this hunger strike we want to take our place as a group of Hewlêr intellectuals and political activists.”
• Turkish jets bombed Medya Defense Zones 

  The Turkish state continues its attacks against southern Kurdistan, northern Iraq as part of its genocidal war against the Kurdish people and their lands.