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• Earthquake in North Kurdistan - Live Blog 

  The number of dead after Monday's devastating earthquakes increased to 9,057 and the injured to 52,979.
• HDP deputies from earthquake area: People are struggling alone 

  HDP deputies who visit the earthquake area in North Kurdistan criticize the handling of the crisis by the AKP-MHP government and accuse the regime of leaving people to their fate.
• MP Tiryaki: Earthquake victims are left to their fate in Pazarcik 

  Mehmet Rüştü Tiryaki, a member of the HDP delegation conducting investigations in the Pazarcik district of Maraş province, said that search and rescue operations, aid and transportation were very insufficient, and victims were left to their fate.
• Long March for Öcalan’s freedom continues in Germany on day three 

  The Long March demanding the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan started on its third day in Stuttgart, Germany, as part of the "Werin Cenga Azadiyê" campaign.
• UNICEF says Turkey earthquake may have killed thousands of children 

  Thousands of children and families are at risk after two devastating earthquakes and dozens of aftershocks hit south-east Türkiye and Syria on Monday.
• Internationalist march in Switzerland on day two 

  The internationalist march organized for the freedom of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan resumed on its second day in the town of Morges in Lausanne.
• KCDK-E, TJK-E declare 3-day mourning, call for mobilization 

  The KCDK-E and the TJK-E declared a 3-day mourning to commemorate the earthquake victims and called for mobilization through Kurdish Red Crescent Heyva Sor.
• Kobanê trial resumes today in Ankara 

  The 21st main hearing in the show trial known as the “Kobanê trial” starts this Tuesday in Ankara. The public prosecutor's office has announced that it will submit its plea - the defense of the accused has not yet been completed.
• Long March in Europe: Until Öcalan is free! 

  Young activists marching in Europe for the freedom of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan said that “we will keep taking action until Öcalan is free”.
• KON-MED calls for support for the earthquake victims 

  After the severe earthquakes in North Kurdistan, the German umbrella organization of Kurdish associations, KON-MED, is calling for support for the victims.
• KNK calls for help for victims of earthquake in North and West Kurdistan, Turkey and Syria 

  The Kurdistan National Congress issued a call for help for the victims of the earthquake in North and West Kurdistan, Turkey and Syria.
• Long March for Öcalan’s freedom enters second day 

  The Long March for the freedom of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan has resumed in Ludwigsburg, Germany on its second day.
• Basque LAB trade union sends solidarity with earthquake victims 

  The Basque LAB trade union sends solidarity with earthquake victims.
• EH Bildu Senator Elejabarrieta expresses his solidarity to Kurdish people  

  Senator and Director of International Relations of EH Bildu, Gorka Elejabarrieta, has expressed his solidarity with the Kurdish people in the face of the terrible news of the earthquake that has left several Kurdish towns destroyed.
• Internationalists launch long march in Geneva 

  The internationalist long march for the physical freedom of Kurdish People's leader Abdullah Öcalan has begun in Geneva.
• Germany reports serious increase in politically motivated attacks in 2022 

  A serious increase in politically motivated attacks was reported in Germany in 2022 compared to 2021. Most attacks are carried out by right-wing extremists and racists.
• Long March in the Netherlands ended in Amsterdam 

  The Long March, organized in the Netherlands to demand the freedom of Kurdish people's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, ended in Amsterdam on Sunday.
• Women living in Hanau send cards to Abdullah Öcalan 

  As part of the campaign against the International Conspiracy, women living in Hanau sent a card to Kurdish people's Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• Kobanê case to resume on Tuesday  

  The 21st hearing in the Kobanê case will be held on 7-9 February at Sincan Prison Campus in Ankara.
• 4.6 magnitude earthquake in Balıkesir 

  An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 occurred in the Gönen district of Balıkesir.
• Co-chair of the German Left Party visits Amed 

  The co-chairwoman of the German Left Party, Janine Wissler, is currently in Turkey on the occasion of the verdicts in the "Kobanê trial", which are expected next week. She met with representatives of the DBP and TJA in Amed today.
• Internationalists hold conference in Geneva before the Long March to kick off tomorrow 

  Dozens of internationalists from various countries will march on February 6 in Geneva, Switzerland to demand the physical freedom of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• Boat tour for Öcalan’s freedom in Sydney 

  Kurds continue their actions around the world for the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan.
• Erdoğan's war policy condemns people to hunger 

  While many people cannot even buy bread anymore due to the economic crisis in Turkey, the daily expenses for President Erdoğan's palace amount to 18 million TL.
• Eelam Tamils protest in Germany against genocidal policies 

  Eelam Tamils people worldwide flew the black flag on 4 February. The date marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Sri Lankan state. The Kurdish community took part in protests in many places.