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• KCDK-E calls for participation in the Hague rally against Turkish use of chemical weapons 

  The European Kurdish Democratic Societies Congress called for participation in The Hague rally on November 1, saying, “Today is the day to stand up everywhere against those who take our children's breath away.”
• Calls to attend activities for World Kobanê Day in Switzerland 

  The series of events which started in April in Zurich to mark the 10th anniversary events of the Rojava Revolution continues, while calls were made to attend activities for World Kobanê Day.
• ETUC calls for the immediate release of Professor Şebnem Korur Fincancı 

  The ETUC called for the immediate release of Professor Şebnem Korur Fincancı, President of the Turkish Medical Association (TMA).
• At least 253 people, including 34 children and 19 women, killed in ongoing protests in Iran 

  At least 253 people, including 34 children and 19 women, have been killed in the ongoing protests in Iran and Rojhilat.
• Italian director Argentieri dedicates award to brave people of Northern and Eastern Syria 

  Italian director Benedetta Argentieri dedicated the award she won at the 32nd Cologne Film Festival to the “brave people of Northern and Eastern Syria."
• Kurdish activists conclude sit-in in front of the UN before tomorrow's massive rally 

  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.
• Mahsa Amini's family under house arrest 

  Iranian authorities have placed Amini’s family members under house arrest in Seqiz.
• HDK, HDP and BMG call for participation in Istanbul rally against chemical attacks 

  The HDK, the HDP and the BMG called for broad participation in the’ Humanity March Against Chemical Weapons’ to be staged in Istanbul on November 6.
• Protests continue in East Kurdistan and Iran 

  Anti-government protests continue in dozens of cities in East Kurdistan and Iran. Amnesty International reported that at least 8 protestors have been killed since Wednesday evening.
• Protest against Erdogan family’s football team in Florence 

  Medipol Başakşehir, the football team of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his family in the Turkish Super League, was protested in Florence, Italy.
• 9 detained in political genocide operation in Mersin 

  In a wave of arrests in Mersin, nine people were detained for "propaganda for a terrorist organisation".
• No Kurdish elective courses but religious classes in Van 

  The Kurdish elective courses, for which the AKP made propaganda two years ago, cannot be carried out in Van. Instead of Kurdish lessons in schools, religious lessons are imposed on students.
• New six-month ban on visits for Abdullah Öcalan  

  Kurdish people's leader Abdullah Öcalan was given a six-month ban on visits after the previous arbitrary prohibitions.
• Lawsuit to remove Şebnem Korur Fincancı from office 

  Following the arrest of Şebnem Korur Fincancı, President of the TTB, a lawsuit has now been prepared for her dismissal.
• President of German Medical Association demands release of Professor Fincancı 

  In the letter he sent to Erdoğan, the president of the German Medical Association, Dr. Klaus Reinhardt, demanded the immediate release of Professor Fincancı.
• Bern Cantonal Parliament votes to have official notifications in Kurdish 

  The Bern Cantonal Parliament voted on Thursday to have official notifications in the Kurmanji dialect of Kurdish.
• 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.