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• Aysel Tuğluk finally released from prison 

  Aysel Tuğluk has been released. After the decision, Tuğluk was released from Kandıra No. 1 F Type Closed Prison.
• Rojava administration meets with Spanish parliamentary committee 

  Abdulkarim Omar, European Representative of the AANES, is continuing his European tour as part of attempts to promote political and diplomatic relations. Omar met with the Foreign Relations Committee of the Spanish Parliament in Madrid today.
• MEP Villumsen submits parliamentary question on Turkey’s possible use of chemical weapons 

  Danish MEP Nikolaj Villumsen asked the Council when it would discuss calling for an official mission of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to explore the allegations.
• Head of Turkish Medical Association jailed after comments on possible use of chemical weapons 

  After four hours of procedures at the courthouse, Fincancı was remanded in custody for allegedly “spreading propaganda for a terrorist organization”. She was taken to the Women’s Closed Prison in the Sincan district.
• Police attack people protesting in solidarity with Fincancı outside courthouse in Ankara 

  Police attacked activists who staged a solidarity protest with Turkish Medical Association (TTB) head Şebnem Korur Fincancı who was brought to the Ankara Courthouse early this morning after being detained on Wednesday.
• Activists from Strasbourg take over Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan Vigil this week 

  A group of activists from Strasbourg took over the Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan Vigil this week.
• WMA calls for an independent investigation into use of chemical gases against the PKK 

  Condemning the arrest of the Turkish Medical Association President, WMA joins those who are calling for an independent investigation into reports that chemical gases were used by the Turkish authorities against the PKK.
• Professor Fincancı: Together will overcome this smear campaign  

  TTB Central Council Chair, Professor Şebnem Korur Fincancı, said in the message she sent from custody through her lawyers: "Together we will overcome this smear campaign."
• Kurds protest in front of the UN, calling for action against use of chemical weapons 

  With a sit-in in front of the UN headquarters in Geneva, the Kurdish community in Switzerland denounced Turkish chemical weapons use in Kurdistan and called on the United Nations to abide by its own regulations.
• HDP Co-chair Sancar: Şebnem Korur Fincancı was detained on Erdogan's orders 

  There are protests in Turkey against the detention of Şebnem Korur Fincancı. HDP co-chair Mithat Sancar demands the release of the renowned scientist and says that the arrest was ordered by Erdogan.
• Turkish Medical Association calls for the immediate release of Fincancı 

  The Turkish Medical Association condemned the detention of their chairperson, Dr. Şebnem Korur Fincancı.
• Women prisoners go on a 3-day hunger strike against use of chemical weapons 

  Women in Bakırköy Women's Closed Prison went on a 3-day hunger strike to protest Turkey's use of chemical weapons.
• TTB Central Council Chair Fincancı taken into custody  

  TTB Central Council Chair Şebnem Korur Fincancı was taken into custody after being targeted for statements made regarding alleged chemical weapons attacks by the Turkish state.
• Iran protests: At least 234 dead including 29 children  

  At least 234 people, including 29 children, have been killed in the ongoing nationwide protests.
• 13 people detained in Mersin 

  At least 13 people have been detained in raids in Mersin on charges of "propaganda for a terrorist organisation".
• Swedish intellectuals warn PM Kristersson ahead of meeting with Erdogan 

  In an article published by Aftonbladet, the largest newspaper in Sweden, three journalists-writers and a former minister gave advice to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson before his visit to Turkey.
• Kurds to protest Turkish chemical attacks in front of UN 

  The Kurds are planning to stage a protest in front of the UN in Geneva against the chemical attacks of the Turkish state.
• Call for a demo in Den Haag on 1 November to protest Turkish use of chemical weapons 

  The demonstration will be launched with the slogan "We see your crimes!"
• Activists in Helsinki protest chemical attacks carried out by Turkey in Kurdistan  

  Kurds and their friends in Helsinki took action against the chemical attacks carried out by the Turkish state.
• Kurds in Limassol protest Turkish chemical attacks in Kurdistan 

  Kurds in Limassol, who took to the streets against the chemical attacks carried out by the Turkish, called for stronger unity around the guerrilla resistance.
• Action in Berlin at ZDF Tv channel to expose Turkish use of chemical weapons 

  Young people attended the action organised by Tevgera Jinên Ciwan ên Tekoşer, and entered the building of the German television channel ZDF. The action was to draw attention to the chemical attacks carried out by the Turkish state in Kurdistan.
• Prisoners in Diyarbakır High Security jail go on hunger strike to protest use of chemical weapons 

  Prisoners Muhammed Kartal, Kasım Aslan and Masum Karaman in Diyarbakır High Security Prison No. 1 said that they have gone on a five-day hunger strike to protest Turkish use of chemical weapons.
• Uprising in Iran and Eastern Kurdistan continues 

  Protests by university students and teachers in Iran and Eastern Kurdistan continue.
• Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria meets with government of Catalonia 

  Continuing its diplomatic contacts in Europe, the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria met with the government of Catalonia.
• Activists pay tribute to internationalist Andrea Wolf in Frankfurt 

  The Frankfurt Youth Commune had invited activists to Bockenheim to commemorate Andrea Wolf. The internationalist, known as guerrilla Ronahî was killed by the Turkish army 24 years ago.