Protests took place in many European countries to protest the armed attack against the KNK (Kurdistan National Congress) representation in Hewlêr (Erbil).

KNK representative Deniz Cevdet Bülbün was shot dead in the attack on Monday in the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The Kurdish European association KCDK-E called on Kurds in Europe to attend the demonstrations to be organized in many cities. Kurds blame the Barzani clan and the KDP (Kurdistan Democratic Party) for the deadly attack.

The KNK building in Hewlêr is monitored around the clock by security forces and the KKP secret service, yet the attacker or attackers were able to escape without any problems after the crime.

London

Activists from the Kurdish People's Council London protested against “fascism and betrayal” with pictures of Deniz Cevdet Bülbün in front of the Turkish embassy and in front of the South Kurdistan government.

Brussels

In Brussels, Kurds also went to the South Kurdistan government representation with photos of the murdered KNK Executive Council.

Marseille 

Kurds took to the streets in Marseille. 

Vienna

A protest was organized in front of the Turkish consulate in Vienna.
Further protests took place in Mannheim, Solothurn, Strasbourg, Munich and Saarbrücken.