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• Activists in London demand release of 55 young Kurds detained in Den Haag 

  The arrest of 55 activists during an action in front of the in Den Haag, the Netherlands, was protested in London.
• Five-day action demanding freedom for Öcalan in Paris 

  Activists will collect signatures for Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan’s freedom and promote his democratic, ecologic and women’s libertarian paradigm.
• Swiss MP asks government about Turkey’s use of 'chemical weapons' against Kurds 

  Crottaz Brigitte, a member of the socialist group in the Swiss Federal Council, asked the government about Turkey’s use of chemical weapons against the Kurdish people.
• Freedom for Öcalan Initiative stages protest outside the Council of Europe 

  A new group of activists has taken over the protest launched by the Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan Initiative under the motto “Freedom Will Prevail; Act for Öcalan” in Strasburg. The activists marched to the headquarters of the Council of Europe.
• Kurdish and Swiss youth to protest the arrest of activists in the Netherlands 

  Young Kurdish and Swiss activists are organizing a march in Basel, Switzerland to protest the detention of 55 Kurdish activists during a demonstration held on December 3 in front of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
• Hearing in Kobanê Trial lasts 5 minutes 

  Lawyers and politicians did not attend the latest hearing of the Kobanê Trial on Monday. As Turkish soldiers were deployed to the courtroom, the hearing was adjourned to Tuesday.
• Health workers stage one-day walk out demanding better conditions 

  The one-day walk out launched by health workers across the country faced obstruction in Mardin because of the governor's ban on "actions and activities".
• Economic crisis in Turkey negatively affects animal husbandry 

  The economic crisis in Turkey has negatively affected many sectors and brought animal husbandry to the point of extinction.
• Solidarity messages with 55 young activists detained in The Hague 

  Internationalists from Germany, Catalonia, Galicia and the Philippines conveyed a message of solidarity for the 55 young people detained by the police in The Hague.
• PKK founding anniversary celebrated in Rome 

  Celebrations of the founding anniversary of the PKK 43 years ago continue in Europe.
• Baghdad and Hewlêr intensify action against ISIS 

  Following the recent ISIS attacks, Baghdad and Hewlêr have decided to intensify their military and intelligence cooperation in the fight against terror.
• Celebrations for 43rd anniversary of the establishment of the PKK continue throughout Europe 

  The 43rd anniversary of the establishment of the PKK was celebrated in Reims, France and Giessen, Germany, where the PKK ban was asked to be lifted.
• TCŞ members in Strasbourg protest arrests of activists in front of OPCW 

  TCŞ members living in Strasbourg protested the Dutch police's attack on the demonstrators in front of the OPCW in Den Haag on Friday.
• Week-long tent action in Marseille demanding removal of PKK from EU list of terrorist organisations 

  Today is the second day of the week-long tent action in Marseille. Activists demand to remove the PKK from the EU list of terrorist organisations.
• 55 activists arrested at OPCW protest still in custody 

  During the protest against Turkish chemical weapons use in Kurdistan, 55 people were arrested in front of the OPCW in The Hague. According to the Kurdish Youth Movement, they are still in custody.
• Justice Vigil by Emine and Ferit Şenyaşar continues on its 271st day 

  The Justice Vigil launched by Emine and Ferit Şenyaşar on 9 March continues on its 271st day.
• Children of Fire Initiative carries out sabotage actions in Aydın, Istanbul and Kocaeli 

  The Children of Fire Initiative carried out a series of sabotage actions in Aydın, Istanbul and Kocaeli.
• PACE member Hunko welcomes infringement proceedings against Turkey 

  The Council of Europe has launched an infringement procedure against Turkey. This also means that there is no basis for privileged cooperation in the military, judicial, police and secret service areas between Germany and Turkey.
• Tevgera Azadi condemns ISIS attack that killed 10 peshmergas and 3 civilians in Maxmur province 

  Tevgera Azadi condemned the attack carried out by ISIS in Maxmur resulting in the death of 10 peshmergas and 3 civilians and said: "We think that the KDP is negotiating with the mercenaries."
• Police raid house of IHD co-chair Eren Keskin 

  Police raided the home of IHD co-chair Eren Keskin's mother. "An investigation has been launched about a speech I made two and a half years ago. I'm going to testify on Tuesday," said Keskin, adding that the raid was just to annoy her.
• HDP delegation continues its talks in Switzerland 

  The HDP delegation continues talks in Switzerland. During the delegation's meeting with politicians, the significance of cooperation was highlighted.
• Öcalan’s lawyers urge Turkish authorities to comply with the Council of Europe decisions 

  Following a decision of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe concerning İmralı prison, the Asrın Law Office has urged Turkish authorities to comply with the decision as soon as possible.
• Court rejects request to arrest rapist sergeant Musa Orhan 

  Turkish Specialist Sergeant Musa Orhan, was sentenced to prison, but plea for his arrest was denied.
• Activists protesting Turkey’s use of chemical weapons outside the OPCW HQ detained - UPDATE 

  The activists protest the silence of the OPCW and other international institutions in the face of the crime committed by Turkey against the Kurds.
• Families file another application to be granted visit to Imrali 

  Families of Abdullah Öcalan and three other political prisoners in Imralı island prison applied once again to be granted a visit.