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• Kurdish artist Mazlum Dora released from prison in Germany 

  Imprisoned in Germany since 2021, Kurdish artist Mazlum Dora was released this morning.
• Fabian Molina: Öcalan must be freed immediately 

  Fabian Molina said that Abdullah Öcalan presents not only Turkey but the entire region with a historic opportunity for peace.
• Vigil in Geneva: Urgent steps must be taken to advance the process 

  In the 223rd week of the vigil in front of the UN, activists condemned the daily Turkish bombardments against guerrilla areas and called for action to ensure Öcalan’s freedom and urgent steps to advance the current process of talks.
• Turkey’s EU accession process must remain frozen, MEPs say 

  Turkey’s geopolitical and strategic importance cannot make up for the government’s democratic backsliding, and EU membership criteria are not up for negotiation, MEPs say.
• Kurdish University to open in Germany 

  The initiative is not merely a higher education project, but a cultural and academic turning point for the Kurdish community in Europe. It is the first institutional initiative in Europe for the Kurdish language and identity.
• Memorial for Sırrı Süreyya Önder in Toronto 

  A memorial was held in Canada for Sırrı Süreyya Önder, who lost his life in Istanbul four days ago.
• Members of the EU Parliament’s Kurdish Friendship Group meet in Strasbourg 

  At a gathering of members of the European Parliament's Kurdish Friendship Group, a message of solidarity and cooperation was delivered regarding a democratic solution to the Kurdish issue.
• Man who attacked CHP leader Özgür Özel after memorial service for Sırrı Süreyya Önder sent to prison 

  Following the physical attack on CHP leader Özgür Özel after a memorial service for Sırrı Süreyya Önder, 66-year-old Selçuk Tengioğlu was remanded in custody.
• 53 years ago, the execution of revolutionaries Deniz Gezmiş, Yusuf Aslan and Huseyin İnan 

  53 years ago, on 6 May 1972, Deniz Gezmiş, Yusuf Aslan and Huseyin İnan were hanged in Ankara.
• Former HDP official Zeki Idin passes away 

  Zeki Idin passed away at Şırnak State Hospital, where he had been undergoing treatment.
• Prison crisis in Iraq 

  The Iraqi Justice Minister said that there are 65,000 prisoners in 31 prisons across the country, with facilities operating at 200 percent.
• Sırrı Süreyya Önder laid to rest 

  Thousands bid farewell to politician, artist and peace activist Sırrı Süreyya Önder, who passed away on Saturday after 18 days in intensive care.
• KNK pays tribute to Sırrı Süreyya Önder 

  KNK stated that the passing of Sırrı Süreyya Önder represents a significant loss to efforts toward a peaceful resolution and the construction of a democratic country.
• KJK: We are deeply saddened by the loss of Sırrı Süreyya Önder 

  The KJK Coordination stated, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Sırrı Süreyya Önder, a dear friend and comrade of the Kurdish people, a peace envoy, and the successor to Baba İshak, the revolutionary tradition of the Turkmen people.”
• Attack on CHP leader Özgür Özel after memorial service for Sırrı Süreyya Önder 

  Following the memorial service for Sırrı Süreyya Önder, CHP leader Özgür Özel was physically assaulted. The DEM party called it a deliberate provocation against the spirit of peace and coexistence and warned of sinister motives behind the act.
• Farewell to Sırrı Süreyya Önder, a symbol of peace and brotherhood of peoples 

  Masses paid tribute to DEM Party MP Sırrı Süreyya Önder at a memorial event in Istanbul, where he will be laid to rest in the afternon.
• Ahmet Türk: I promise you son, we will continue on our path! 

  Ahmet Türk shared a message for Sırrı Süreyya Önder. "I promise you son, we will continue on our path until we are reunited…we promise."
• People gather at AKM to bid farewell to Sırrı Süreyya Önder 

  People have started arriving at the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) to attend the memorial for Sırrı Süreyya Önder.
• KCK: Sırrı Süreyya Önder united the struggle of two peoples 

  The KCK Executive Council said that Sırrı Süreyya Önder was a pioneer of the struggle for peace and democracy.
• Abdullah Öcalan: Sırrı Süreyya Önder's hope can never be left incomplete 

  Abdullah Öcalan said in his condolence message for Sırrı Süreyya Önder: "Anatolia and the Turkmen tradition have lost one of their greatest sons. He was a true embodiment of peace and a culture of peace. This hope can never be left incomplete."
• MP Sayyiğit: The conference in Qamishlo is not about division, but rather about coexistence 

  Regarding Turkey’s reactions to the Kurdish Conference in Rojava, MP Sayyiğit said:"Talking about a peace process with Kurds within its own borders while displaying hostility toward Kurds outside its borders is not a policy that will benefit Turkey."
• DEM Party: It is our duty to honor Önder’s memory by continuing the peace struggle he fought for 

  In a statement paying tribute to Sırrı Süreyya Önder, who passed away earlier today, the DEM Party said, “It is our duty to honor his memory by continuing the peace struggle he fought for at the cost of his life and bring it to a successful conclusion."
• Sırrı Süreyya Önder passes away 

  Sırrı Süreyya Önder, member of the Imralı Delegation, has passed away on the 18th day of his treatment in the intensive care unit of an Istanbul hospital following a cardiac arrest.
• Hatimoğulları: Young people will build a democratic society 

  The co-chair of the DEM Party, Tülay Hatimoğulları, said at a meeting in Van that Abdullah Öcalan places great trust in youth to build a democratic society.
• ‘Disarmament’ workshop: ‘Abdullah Öcalan’s conditions must be improved’ 

  The Peace Foundation released a statement following the workshop it organized on 26 April in Istanbul.