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• Three Kurdish civilians arrested without warrant in Urmia 

  The three civilians had previously been detained by security forces during the Newroz celebrations Urmia.
• HPG reports ongoing Turkish attacks against guerrilla areas and response by the guerrillas 

  The invading Turkish army continues its aerial and ground bombardment of the guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq) despite the PKK having ceased fire on March 1.
• Shengal Autonomous Administration presents a dossier to European Parliament delegation  

  The Shengal Democratic Autonomous Administration presented a comprehensive dossier on the current situation in the city during a meeting with a delegation from the European Parliament.
• European Parliament and DEM delegation visits Shengal 

  A delegation from the European Parliament and the DEM Party has visited Shengal to assess the current situation of the Yazidi community.
• Young kolbar shot dead, another seriously injured by Iranian border forces 

  Iranian regime forces continue their deadly attacks against Kurdish kolbars (load carriers) with impunity.
• Nedim Seven: A new phase of struggle has begun with the congress 

  Nedim Seven said that a new phase has begun following the 12th Congress.
• Rûken Bagok: We found our existence in the PKK 

  Rûken Bagok said that the PKK has created a strong will, especially among women and young people: “The PKK has achieved great success in its 52-year struggle. It has revived the Kurds who were considered dead, and we found our existence in the PKK.”
• Sozdar Avesta: It is time for a democratic society, peace and unity 

  Sozdar Avesta, member of the KCK General Presidency Council, stated that they will further intensify their struggle based on the legacy of the PKK's 52-year resistance, saying, “It is now time for a democratic society, peace and unity.”
• Engizek: The PKK lives on as a legend of freedom in our hearts 

  Xalide Engizek stated that while the PKK may be dissolved, it remains a story of resistance and freedom in their hearts.
• Another Kurdish kolbar killed by Iranian forces 

  Iranian regime forces continue their deadly attacks against load carriers with impunity.
• Iraqi forces block Italian delegation's visit to Shengal 

  A delegation of Italian doctors and volunteers who wanted to visit Shengal to observe social services and health projects was removed from the region by Iraqi security forces. The Shengal Autonomous Administration condemned the obstruction.
• Şiyar Amed: The congress was the most meaningful response to Öcalan 

  Şiyar Amed said that the congress responded to President Öcalan’s peace call and described it as the beginning of a historic process of transformation.
• Cemal Amed: A new regional revolution must begin with 52 years of struggle 

  Cemal Amed said that the new phase must unite the realities of Abdullah Öcalan and the people through a regional revolutionary transformation.
• Gülçin Gever: The principles of the PKK will continue to guide our struggle 

  Gülçin Gever, a delegate at the 12th Congress of the PKK, stated that the initiative launched under the leadership of Abdullah Öcalan is a new hope, adding, “The principles and standards of the PKK will continue to guide our struggle.”
• Tekoşin Cudi: The PKK is a spirit and will never end 

  Tekoşin Cudi, a delegate to the 12th Extraordinary Congress of the PKK, stated that the PKK is a spirit and will never end, saying, “As militants of Leader Öcalan, we will continue our struggle for a life where all peoples can live together.”
• Şiyar Amed: A new chapter is about to begin 

  Şiyar Amed said that President Öcalan is reshaping the fate of the story, marking the beginning of a transformative phase.
• Karayılan: We trust in Öcalan’s path and methods 

  Murat Karayılan said that the PKK trust in Abdullah Öcalan’s approach and warned that there would be a response if the state insists on violence.
• Two Kurdish civilians imprisoned in Ilam and Mahabad 

  The Iranian regime’s crackdown on Kurdish population continues unabated.
• Amed residents: We don't want war anymore, we are ready for peace 

  Amed residents who attended a memorial event held in memory of Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun, founding members of the PKK, said, “The Kurds and their leader have done their part for peace. The people no longer want this war, we are ready for peace.”
• Seyfi Zoğurlu: A more difficult phase of the struggle is beginning 

  Seyfi Zoğurlu told the PKK Congress that a new and tougher struggle is beginning.
• Zozan Çewlîg: Women face genocide, their struggle will prevail 

  Zozan Çewlîg said that women’s freedom struggle is the guarantee of achieving success, of building a democratic society, and of self-defense.
• Nedim Seven: The values created by the PKK should also be enshrined in the future of humanity 

  Emphasizing that their duty is to implement Öcalan’s strategic decisions wholeheartedly and completely, Nedim Seven said, “We will spread the Apoist culture not only in Kurdistan, but also in the Middle East and throughout the world without hesitation.”
• Protest in Maxmur ends after six days  

  The residents of Maxmur launched a protest last week after members of a delegation they had sent to Baghdad were arrested. Based on assurances from the Iraqi authorities, they have ended their resistance.
• Zilar Stêrk: The Kurdistan Freedom Struggle has proven that it cannot be defeated 

  Zilar Stêrk stated that those who have imposed a policy of denial and annihilation for a hundred years have seen the resolve of the PKK, saying, “The Kurdistan freedom struggle cannot be suppressed or eradicated in any way.”
• Rotînda Amed: Every word from the leader is an instruction 

  Rotînda Amed, a delegate to the 12th PKK Congress, stated that every word from leader Abdullah Öcalan is a perspective and instruction for them, saying, “No matter what tasks and responsibilities lie ahead, I am ready to participate without hesitation.”