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• Green Party office in Göttingen occupied 

  The initiatives "Defend Kurdistan" and "Women Defend Rojava" demand effective action against the Turkish attacks in Syria and Iraq. In Göttingen, activists have occupied the office of the Green Party.
• Livorno for Rojava in solidarity with “those fighting for a more just and freer society” 

  Activists took to the streets here in Livorno to stop the war, to denounce the Italian government's complicity with the Ankara regime, and to express solidarity with those fighting for a more just and freer society.
• France: Turkish attacks pave the way for the escape of ISIS members 

  French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that the Turkish attacks on North and East Syria threaten the combat against ISIS and help ISIS members escape.
• KCDK-E: Let's mobilize for the health and safety of President Öcalan  

  After the Asrın Law Office's statement, KCDK-E stated that the concerns about the health and safety of Kurdish people's leader Abdullah Öcalan have increased. "We invite you to actively participate in the actions to be held on 3 December."
• Defend Kurdistan launches #StopNATOcrimes Twitter storm today  

  A Twitter storm will take place today at 6pm (CET) organized by Defend Kurdistan to say #StopNATOcrimes
• Activists in Naples block Turkish Airlines counter 

  Activists in Naples blocked the check-in counter of a Turkish airlines flight at Naples International Airport.
• KNK calls on CPT and Council of Europe to fulfill their responsibility over Imrali 

  The KNK stated that the CPT and the Council of Europe should fulfill their responsibility regarding the isolation of Kurdish people's leader Abdullah Öcalan as soon as possible and inform the people of Kurdistan and the whole world.
• Activists block Turkish Airlines counter in Berlin 

  Activists blocked the Turkish Airlines counter at Berlin airport as part of the action days against Turkey's war crimes in Kurdistan. The counter had to be closed due to the action.
• CJEU announces ruling on the PKK's action against terror list 

  The CJEU has confirmed that the 2014 "terror list" must be annulled with regard to the PKK. With regard to the subsequent lists until 2020, the PKK's complaint was dismissed.
• Heyva Sor launches campaign “East Kurdistan is Not Alone” 

  The aid campaign seeks to collect donations for the victims of the ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ Revolution in eastern Kurdistan.
• Open letter on allegations of the use of chemical weapons by Turkey calls for action 

  “The Kurdish people do not have a government that can speak up for them,” say dozens of intellectuals who call for action against the use of chemical weapons against the Kurds.
• Give a smile campaign to help children in Kurdistan 

  The Initiative for Peace and Hope in Kurdistan e.V. has started its annual gift campaign for children and young people in Maxmur, in Shengal and, this year, also in Rojava.
• Activists in Bologna express solidarity to Kurdish people 

  A march was held in the Italian city of Bologna with the participation of many institutions and movements to show solidarity with the Kurdish people against the invasion attacks carried out by the Turkish state against Kurdistan.
• Norway’s Foreign Minister says her country “concerned about increased military activity in N. Iraq" 

  Norway’s Foreign Minister told Red Party MP Aydar that she was “concerned about increased military activity in northern Iraq. Norway is concerned that warring parties in all contexts comply with international humanitarian law.”
• Kurdish organizations in Switzerland call for protest outside UN office tomorrow 

  The Swiss Democratic Kurdish Council (CDK-S) and the Swiss Kurdish Women's Union (YJK-S) called for a protest to be held on November 30 in front of the UN office in Geneva against the chemical attacks of the Turkish state.
• Protests continue in Iran and East Kurdistan on day 73 

  Popular anti-government protests continue in dozens of cities in Iran, especially in East Kurdistan, as state forces have escalated abductions and threats in addition to mass arrests.
• Abbas Mansouran comments on Turkey's use of chemical weapons 

  Dr. Abbas Mansouran from Sweden on Turkey's use of chemical weapons.
• German interior ministers say they will stop deportations to Iran 

  German interior ministers announced at their meeting on Monday that they had decided to stop deportation operations to Iran.
• Kurdish patriots from Darmstadt take over Freedom for Öcalan Vigil in Strasbourg in its 545th week 

  Patriots from Darmstadt took over the Freedom for Öcalan Vigil in Strasbourg in its 545th week.
• PSOL publishes resolution in solidarity with the Kurdish people 

  The Brazilian Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) condemns attacks on Kurdish people.
• Arrest warrants issued for 50 women in 14 cities 

  As part of the political police operation carried out in Ankara, arrest warrants were issued for 50 women in 14 cities.
• Norwegian MP presents question about Turkish attacks in Syria and Iraq 

  Norwegian Rødt MP Bjørnar Moxnes, presented a written question to the Minister for Foreign Affairs about Turkey’s attacks against Syria and Iraq.
• Political extermination campaign against the HDP continues 

  A new wave of repression against members, supporters and leaders of the HDP is rolling on in Turkey. After hundreds of detentions in the past few days, numerous people from the structures of the democratic opposition have been detained.
• Egyptian writer Abdullah: Silence on attacks is approval of Turkish occupation 

  Egyptian writer Muhsin Abdullah said that the political deadlock of the Arab states paved the way for Turkey’s invasion attacks and added, “The SDF is the main force that will protect Syria.”
• Norwegian MP presents written question to Minister for Foreign Affairs over Turkish attacks 

  Norwegian MP Ingrid Fiskaa (SV-Socialist Left Party) presented a question over the Turkish attacks against Rojava.