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• Kurds in Marseille launch 3-day tent protest to expose Turkish use of chemical weapons 

  Kurds living in Marseille launched a three-day tent protest to draw attention to the Turkish use of chemical weapons. The organizers called for participation in the tent action and the march to be held at the weekend.
• At least 277 people killed by security forces in Iran and Rojhilat protests 

  At least 277 people have been killed by security forces in the nationwide protests in Iran and Rojhilat.
• HBDH militia strikes a drug gang in Istanbul 

  The HBDH Imran Fırtına Militia organized a sabotage action against a drug gang called "Bayraklar" in Istanbul.
• Kurdish associations expect an apology after police violence against demonstration in The Hague 

  A demonstration in The Hague against the silence of international organisations on Turkey's war crimes in Kurdistan was met with a brutal police attack. Kurdish associations expect an apology.
• HDP Co-chairs
 send message to congratulate newly elected Brazilian president Lula da Silva 

  HDP Co-chairs
, Pervin Buldan and Mithat Sancar, sent a message to congratulate newly elected Brazilian president Lula da Silva.
• Actions in Europe on 8th anniversary of liberation of Kobanê  

  Actions were held in many cities of Europe to greet the liberation of Kobanê from the Turkish state-backed ISIS mercenaries 8 years ago after a unique resistance.
• Kurds demonstrate in The Hague: "OPCW, do your job!" 

  Kurdish organisations called on the OPCW in The Hague to break its silence and investigate and prevent Turkish chemical weapons use in Kurdistan.
• DGRM calls for the release of Fincancı and investigation into possible use of chemical weapons 

  The German Society of Legal Medicine (DGRM) demands an immediate release of Professor Şebnem Korur Fincancı and a comprehensive independent investigation into the possible violation of the ban on chemical weapons.”
• Kurds protest the OPCW in the Netherlands over its silence on Turkish use of chemical weapons 

  In the Hague, the Netherlands, Kurds and their friends are protesting the OPCW, which has remained silent towards Turkish use of chemical weapons and banned bombs against the guerrilla forces in northern Iraq.
• Protests continue in Iran and Eastern Kurdistan 

  Despite the attacks and obstructions by the state forces in Iran and Eastern Kurdistan, the protests continue. An indictment was prepared for one thousand of those arrested.
• HDP issues statement to mark 1 November, World Kobanê Day 

  The HDP issued a statement to mark 1 November, World Kobanê Day.
• Turkish use of chemical weapons condemned at football match in Athens 

  At a football match played in Athens, attention was drawn to the invasion and genocide attacks by the Turkish state, and the message "We stand by the Kurdish guerrillas against the war crimes of the Turkish regime" was given.
• Peace in Kurdistan Campaign writes to UK Prime Minister over Turkish use of chemical weapons 

  The Peace in Kurdistan Campaign wrote to the UK Prime Minister over Turkish use of chemical weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan.
• Iranian regime plans public trials in Tehran 

  The Iranian regime wants to publicly try about 1,000 people who allegedly took part in the uprising in the country. The people in question are to stand trial for "subversive actions" before a revolutionary court starting this week.
• Students continue protests for freedom in Iran and East Kurdistan 

  As anti-government protests across Iran and East Kurdistan entered the 46th day, university students have stepped up their resistance in recent days.
• Noam Chomsky: Abdullah Öcalan should be released immediately 

  Noam Chomsky, a member of the Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan Initiative and prominent Linguist, called for the Kurdish leader to be “released from inhuman imprisonment immediately.”
• Professor Fincancı sends message from prison 

  TTB Central Council chair, Şebnem Korur Fincancı, sent a message from prison.
• Ehettin Kayna dies two months after his release from prison 

  Ehettin Kaynar, 73, who contracted cancer in prison and was released two months ago, passed away.
• Kurds living in Melbourne welcome 1 November World Kobanê Day  

  Kurds living in Melbourne welcomed 1 November World Kobanê Day with a special action.
• Woman killed in Kızıltepe 

  Nurhan Ilhan lived in the village of Meskeynter in Kızıltepe. She was found murdered in her home.
• Mardin Peace Mothers call on people to attend march against use of chemical weapons in Silopi 

  The Mardin Peace Mothers Assembly called on people to attend the march against the use of chemical weapons that will take place in Silopi on 6 November.
• Explosions in Somalia leave at least 100 people dead  

  At least 100 people have been killed and 300 wounded in two car bomb explosions in the capital Mogadishu, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said.
• Police fire a bullet at HDP Şırnak MP Hasan Özgüneş 

  During the press conference on the anniversary of the appointment of a trustee to the Cizre Municipality, the Turkish police fired a bullet at HDP Şırnak MP Hasan Özgüneş.
• Basque and Pamplona representatives call for support for AANES 

  Abdulkarim Omar, European Representative of the AANES, is continuing his European tour as part of attempts to promote political and diplomatic relations.
• Politicians visit Aysel Tuğluk after her release from prison 

  Tuğluk is receiving treatment in Istanbul after her release from prison.