The British police carried out an operation against the Kurdish Community Centre (KCC) and Kurdish activists in London on 27 November. Kurds and their friends have been resisting in front of the KCC building, which has remained under occupation since the operation.

Seven Kurds were detained under British anti-terrorism legislation during raids on the Kurdish Community Centre (KCC) and the homes of Kurdish patriots. The detainees, who are accused of having links to the PKK, are Türkan Budak, co-chair of the Kurdish People's Council in the UK, Kurdish politician and author Ali Poyraz, and activists Ercan Akbal, Agit K., Berfin K., Mazlum S. and Doğan K. 

While the period of detention has been extended until 9 December, the detained activists are on a hunger strike in protest against the operation and are exercising their right to remain silent. Their apartments were also occupied by the police for days. 

The Kurdish Community Centre (KCC) in the Haringey district has been sealed off by the police since the operation which coincided with the founding anniversary of the PKK.

The police occupation of the Kurdish Community Centre ended earlier today, and the barricades around the building were removed. Activists protesting outside the building for days entered the KCC and celebrated their victory with slogans.