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• Long March for Öcalan’s freedom kicks off in Germany 

  The first long march was staged from Hanau to Hanover in 1983 and lasted 17 days. The tradition of the long marches is continued today together with internationalist youth.
• Lawyer Aubry: Our report will include kidnapping and isolation of Abdullah Öcalan 

  Lawyer Caroline Isabella Aubry, from the International Delegation Against Isolation, said that they will include the kidnapping and isolation of Kurdish people's Leader Abdullah Öcalan in their report.
• DGB members call for support for 'Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan' campaign 

  Members of the European Democratic Forces Union called on everyone to join the campaign held in European cities for the freedom of Kurdish people's Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• Two books on the tragedy of Yazidi people presented in Italy 

  Two books on the tragedy of the Yazidi people were presented in Parma, Italy.
• Activists in Düsseldorf and Kiel protest Öcalan's abduction  

  On the anniversary of Abdullah Öcalan's abduction in Kenya on 15 February 1999, demonstrations took place in Düsseldorf and Kiel.
• Two-day Long March demanding freedom for Abdullah Öcalan continues in Amsterdam today 

  A two-day Long March started in The Hague as part of the "Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan Now" campaign.
• "Erdogan relies on an anti-Western stance in the election campaign" 

  As the Ukraine war intensifies, the pressure on Turkey to limit its relations with Russia will increase. Erdogan, however, is once again playing the anti-Western card in the election campaign.
• Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan Committee in South Kurdistan calls for protests 

  The Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan Committee in South Kurdistan mobilises for protests on the occasion of the anniversary of the international plot on 15 February 1999.
• Thousands march in Marseille in protest at the isolation of Öcalan 

  Kurdish people continue their actions around the world to hear from Abdullah Öcalan who has been held in aggravated isolation in Imrali Island Prison in Turkey.
• Lawyer Arricale: CPT does not opt for publishing its report without Turkish permission 

  Lawyer Michela Arricale from the International Delegation Against Isolation emphasized that the CPT does not opt for publishing its report without Turkey's permission against the systematic violations of rights in the Imrali prison.
• HDP holds ‘Democratic Republic Conference’ in Istanbul 

  The ‘Democratic Republic Conference’ organised by the HDP has started in Istanbul. At the two-day event, well-known personalities will discuss the hundred-year history and the future of the Republic of Turkey.
• After canceled visit to Germany Erdoğan makes election campaign by phone  

  After Turkish President Erdoğan's visit to Germany was canceled at short notice, AKP Deputy chair, Efkan Ala, is traveling through European countries. At large-scale campaign events, Erdoğan's voice is broadcast live.
• Yakup Güneş released after 30 years in prison 

  Yakup Güneş, who was arrested Varto, in the province of Muş in 1992 and was imprisoned for 30 years, was released on Friday.
• 14 students sentenced to prison for protests at Boğaziçi University  

  14 students in Istanbul have been sentenced to prison for protests at Boğaziçi University.
• Protests are taking place in Europe on the 24th anniversary of the International Conspiracy  

  Protests are taking place on the 24th anniversary of the International Conspiracy which resulted in the capture of Kurdish people's Leader Abdullah Öcalan on 15 February 1999.
• Kurdish activist arrested in France extradited to Germany 

  Kurdish activist Sabri Ç. was arrested in France last summer at Germany's request and extradited to Germany in January. He is now in pre-trial detention in Wittlich Prison on charges of PKK membership.
• Security guard in refugee shelter in Germany turns out to be a Turkish spy 

  The Turkish secret service MIT spies on people of Turkish origin in Germany. In one case, the Turkish Consulate General in Düsseldorf is involved.
• Justice for Kurds Initiative activists: “Delist the PKK for peace and democracy” 

  Activists from the Justice for the Kurds Initiative call on the European Union to “remove the PKK from the list of terror organizations for peace and democracy.”
• KCDK-E announces action plan for 15 February 

  The umbrella organisation of Kurdish associations in Europe published the action plan to mark the 24th anniversary of the abduction of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• Kızıltepe and Savur municipalities' co-mayors sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison 

  Kızıltepe Municipality co-mayor Nilüfer Elik Yılmaz and Savur Municipality co-mayor Gülistan Öncü were sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison.
• Activists in Frankfurt protest isolation of Öcalan  

  A demonstration against the isolation of Kurdish people’leader Abdullah Öcalan took place in Frankfurt am Main.
• Justice Vigil by HDP deputies against Imrali isolation ends on its 32nd day 

  The Justice Vigil launched by HDP deputies against the Imrali isolation ended on its 32nd day.
• Annual Abdullah Öcalan Conference to take place at House of Lords on 15 February 

  The 2nd Annual Abdullah Öcalan Conference will take place at the House of Lords in London on 15 February.
• Switzerland also closes Consulate in Istanbul for “security concerns” 

  Switzerland announced that it has temporarily closed its consulate in Istanbul for “security concerns.”
• Internationalists ready for the Long March for Öcalan's freedom 

  More than 150 internationalist activists from various countries will march on February 6 in Geneva, Switzerland to demand the physical freedom of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan.