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• Kurds living in Bern hold demonstration to protest Iraqi state's attacks on Shengal 

  Kurds living in Bern held a demonstration to protest the Iraqi state's attacks on Shengal.
• Kurds to protest outside OPCW headquarters two days a week 

  Kurds continue their protests all around the world in response to the Turkish state’s genocidal campaign against the Kurds in various parts of Kurdistan.
• FEDA calls for solidarity with Yazidis under attack in Şengal 

  FEDA calls on all oppressed peoples to stand by the just struggle of the Yazidi people who protect their land, language, culture and holy places against massacres and genocides.
• KOMAW calls for support for Yazidi people amid ongoing attacks on Şengal 

  KOMAW condemned the attacks on Şengal and the silence of international forces, calling on the Kurdish people to side with the Yazidis.
• Shiite leaders condemn the Turkish aggression in South Kurdistan 

  Shiite leaders condemned the Turkish invasion attacks in South Kurdistan and called for action against the attacks.
• 1 May Bologna: Rise up against the war in Kurdistan 

  Kurds and their friends continue their protests against the Turkish state’s genocidal war in various parts of the Kurdistan territory.
• RiseUp4Rojava campaign's education initiative kicks off in Vienna 

  The first event of the #RiseUp4Rojava campaign's education initiative took place in Vienna. The aim is to bring groups from different environments to dialogue and learn about local struggles.
• Kurds in Cologne protest attacks against Shengal 

  A demonstration in Cologne protested the attacks against Shengal. A call was made by Kurds living in Europe to "give a voice to the resisting Shengal people".
• Activists in Germany protest against attacks on Shengal  

  The attack carried out by the Iraqi government forces against Shengal was protested in many cities of Germany.
• Kurdish parties: This war is against our people 

  Under the umbrella of the Kurdistan National Congress, various political parties and civil society organizations from the Kurdish spectrum have discussed a "common stance" in light of Turkey's renewed war of expansion.
• Workers and Kurds rallied in Toronto on May Day 

  Kurdish activists and Canadian workers came together in Toronto for the May Day celebrations.
• KCDK-E issues urgent call for Şengal 

  KCDK-E co-chairs have called on all Kurds to take immediate action against the invasion attacks in Şengal.
• KCDK-E calls for strengthened solidarity on the occasion of the Ramadan feast 

  "Let's stand up for our unity against the cruel Turkish occupying state on the Ramadan festival and strengthen our solidarity," said the Kurdish European Confederation KCDK-E on the occasion of the Ramadan feast.
• World Social Forum kicks off in Mexico 

  Delegates from numerous countries opened this year's World Social Forum with a kick-off event in Mexico. Delegates from the "Kurdish Network" and the "Academy of Democratic Modernity" are also present.
• Children of Fire Initiative claims responsibility for a fire at Billas Tire Factory 

  The Children of Fire Initiative claimed responsibility for a fire at the Billas Tire Factory.
• Kurds in Armenia protest Turkish state's invasion attacks and KDP's betrayal 

  The people of Elegez protested the Turkish state's invasion attacks and the KDP's betrayal.
• HDP launches "Vigil for Life" in Cizre 

  Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) deputy Nuran Imir announced that they will launch a "Vigil for Life" to protest the war.
• Over 160 people detained in Istanbul on May Day 

  According to official figures, Turkish police detained 164 demonstrators in Istanbul on May 1.
• Shengal people demand the immediate release of journalists Marlene and Matej 

  "Iraq wants to prevent the Yazidi society from being known by arresting journalists," people from Şengal say after the arrest of Marlene Förster and Matej Kavčič in northern Iraq.
• Many detained trying to reach Istanbul’s Taksim Square to mark May Day 

  Taksim Square in Istanbul has a symbolic meaning on the workers' struggle day, May 1, and is closed for demonstrations. Dozens of people have been detained on the way to the central square.
• Children of Fire Initiative claim responsibility for a series of actions 

  The Children of Fire Initiative published a written statement to claim responsibility for a series of actions in Turkish metropolises.
• Workers in construction industry: We have no hope for future 

  Workers in the construction industry said they have difficulty bringing bread to their homes and have little hope for the future.
• Kurds and Italian activists in Florence protest invasion attacks carried out by Turkey 

  Kurds and Italian activists got together in Florence to protest the invasion attacks carried out by the Turkish state with the cooperation of the KDP, and to support the resisting guerrillas.
• Thousands rally in Düsseldorf against occupation and betrayal: “Defend Kurdistan” 

  Thousands of people took part in the Germany-wide "Defend Kurdistan" demonstration in Düsseldorf against the Turkish war of aggression in southern Kurdistan. Criticism was directed not only against the KDP but also against the "West".
• KCK: Let’s take a stand together against the AKP-MHP occupation attacks on May 1 

  KCK called on all peoples, women, workers and the entire working population to take to the streets on this year's May Day and strengthen their unity, openly take a stand against AKP-MHP's occupation attacks and show solidarity with the Kurdish people.