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• 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.
• Italians protesting against wars express solidarity with the Kurds and Ukrainians 

  Anti-war activists marched in Livorno against wars and invasions, expressing their support for Kurds and Ukrainians.
• Uprising in Iran and Eastern Kurdistan on day 38 

  Demonstrations have been continuing for 38 days after the brutal killing of Kurdish woman Jina Mahsa Amini in Tehran in mid-September.
• Sancar: Erdoğan's discourse reflects state mentality 

  Erdoğan's demagogic statement that PKK members have up to 15 children has caused bewilderment. HDP leader Mithat Sancar sees in this discourse a mentality on which state policy in Turkey is based.
• Özsoy: Chemical weapons allegations must be investigated 

  The Turkish government denies the use of chemical weapons in Kurdistan despite clear evidence. If it is so sure, it must allow an independent investigation, says HDP politician Hişyar Özsoy.
• KCDK-E calls on the OPCW to send a fact-finding delegation to Kurdistan 

  The Kurdish European Confederation KCDK-E accuses the OPCW of disrespect towards 45 million Kurds and calls on the organisation to finally fulfil its mandate and investigate the use of chemical weapons in Kurdistan.