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• French and Kurdish politicians attend Newroz reception in Paris 

  A reception held in Paris, brought many people from the political world of France and Kurdistan together. Nesrin Abdullah, one of the YPJ commanders, made a speech and called for an international struggle against reaction.
• Mobile 'Öcalan Library' to travel Swiss cities  

  As the 'Freedom Stand', which opens every Wednesday in Lausanne, enters its 5th month, the 'Öcalan Library' will tour the cities of Zurich, Lucerne, Solothurn, Lausanne and Geneva between 26 and 31 March.
• Violent explosion on Amed Urfa Road leaves at least 15 injured 

  A violent explosion occurred in the 3rd Industrial Estate on Amed Urfa Road, leaving at least 15 injured. It is alleged that a tube exploded.
• Kurdish activists’ vigil in Geneva enters its 14th month 

  Every Wednesday for over a year, activists have been protesting in front of the UN headquarters in Geneva demanding the release of Abdullah Öcalan and a democratic solution to the Kurdish question.
• Police storm the HDP building in Kartal, Istanbul 

  The HDP headquarters in Istanbul's Kartal district has been searched by police. Photos of Deniz Gezmiş and Ibrahim Kaypakkaya as well as the magazines "Democratic Modernity" and "Jineolojî" were confiscated.
• Amed Newroz Committee: More than one million people gathered against isolation 

  The Amed Newroz Organizing Committee said that despite massive government crackdown, more than 1 million people gave a message against isolation during the 2022 Newroz celebrations.
• Oluç: The Kurdish people gave many peaceful messages at Newroz 

  HDP Group Deputy Chairman Saruhan Oluç noted that during Newroz, the Kurdish people “sent many peaceful messages to the ruling parties and opposition parties who want to be heard."
• KCDK-E: 2022 Newroz is a declaration of will and a referendum 

  KCDK-E Co-Chairs said that the 2022 Newroz, attended by millions, “has turned into a declaration of will and referendum for the Kurdish people”.
• Newroz reception at Australian state parliament 

  The reception was attended by Greens, Labor Party, Christian Democratic Party, and independent deputies. Among the visitors at the reception were 15 parliamentarians, lawyers, and intellectuals.
• Police violence after Newroz celebrations in Kızıltepe recorded on camera 

  The police violence that took place after the Newroz celebrations in Mardin Kızıltepe was recorded on camera.
• Pervin Buldan and Ebru Günay visit Leyla Güven in prison 

  “With global radical democracy, we will achieve a socialist world, a democratic Middle East and a free society.Essential to this is women-led resistance and confidence in one's own strength,” said jailed politician Leyla Güven in a message to Amed Newroz.
• Constitutional Court rejects the application of HDP MP Semra Güzel 

  Turkey’s top court has rejected the request for the annulment of the Parliamentary decision lifting the legislative immunity of HDP Diyarbakır MP Semra Güzel.
• Newroz celebrations across Switzerland 

  Demonstrations and rallies took place in many Swiss cities on the occasion of Kurdish New Year Newroz. The actions demanded freedom for the Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• At least twenty detained in ongoing political extermination campaign 

  At least twenty people have been detained as part of an investigation conducted in Bolu province. Among those detaineed is Alişan Şahin, a member of the board of the Lawyers' Association ÖHD.
• At least 488 detained during Newroz celebrations 

  At least 488 people, 173 of whom are minors, were detained before the Newroz celebrations. Despite all the attacks, the people flocked to the celebrations.
• Newroz celebration in Liverpool 

  Newroz was celebrated by a large number of people in Liverpool, England.
• Lawyers of Abdullah Öcalan apply to visit their client 

  Abdullah Öcalan's legal team has applied for a visit permit to the Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and the management of Imrali Island Prison. The last client meeting took place two and a half years ago.
• Dozens of people celebrate Newroz in Mexico City 

  Dozens of people responded enthusiastically to the call by the small number of Kurds living in Mexico City to celebrate Newroz.
• Jailed Corsican nationalist Yvan Colonna died after being attacked by jihadist 

  A jailed Corsican nationalist, Yvan Colonna, was beaten by another inmate, a Cameroonian jihadist, on 2 March.
• Çukurca celebrates Newroz after 6 years 

  For the first time in 6 years, the Newroz fire was lit in Çukurca.
• Police detain at least 298 people at Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır 

  At least 298 people were detained during the day-long police attacks on people at the Newroz celebration in Diyarbakır on Monday.
• One million people attend the Newroz rally in Amed 

  The rally in Amed marked the historic high point for Newroz in Kurdistan in 2022. Pervin Buldan recalled the urgency of implementing Abdullah Öcalan's declaration in order to achieve social peace.
• New round of Syrian constitutional talks begins in Geneva 

  Another round of talks by the so-called Constitutional Committee for Syria has begun in Geneva under UN mediation. According to the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, which is not at the table, no substantial results are expected.
• Osman Kavala remains in prison 

  While the final ruling was expected to be handed down at today’s hearing, the court board of the Gezi trial has given time to rights defenders and their lawyers until April 22 as they objected, requesting time to make statements as to the accusations.
• Musicians detained for "forbidden songs" at Newroz celebration 

  Seven musicians have been detained in the western Turkish city of Aydın after a Newroz celebration. They are accused of singing "forbidden songs”.