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• Colombia severs diplomatic relations with Israel 

  Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the "genocidal" attitude of the Israeli government led by Benjamin Netanyahu and announced the severing of diplomatic relations with Israel, making Israel outraged and Hamas pleased.
• Lawyers file another application to visit Öcalan in Imralı 

  Lawyers from the Istanbul-based Asrın Law Office filed another application to meet with their clients in Imralı Island Prison, who have not been heard from for 38 months.
• Speaker of Parliament visits DEM Party to discuss the path to a new constitution 

  Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş visited DEM Party within the scope of negotiations for a new constitution. DEM Party gave the message that a road clearing is needed for a democratic constitution.
• HBDH militia set fire to a factory in Kocaeli 

  HBDH Workers' Justice Militia reported that they set fire to a factory in Kocaeli “in retaliation for the occupation operations in Kurdistan”.
• Yiğitalp: Isolation imposed on Mr. Öcalan reflects on society as a war 

  Former HDP MP Sibel Yiğitalp said: “The isolation imposed on Mr. Öcalan reflects on society as a war. Maintaining isolation means insisting on this war."
• May Day demo in Van calls for an end to the policies of war and exploitation 

  At the 1 May demonstration in Van, trade union federation KESK called for a solution to the Kurdish question, saying: "The budget spent on the war must be allocated to the people. That is why we are here today."
• 'The barbarians will lose, socialism will win' 

  In a written statement on 1 May international Workers' Day, MLKP Hüseyin Demircioğlu Academy Command stressed that the capitalist world order has given nothing but blood, tears, persecution, oppression and violence to workers and laborers.
• French MP asks Interior Minister about repression against Kurds 

  In a parliamentary question to be answered by the Ministry of Interior, French MP Jean-Paul Lecoq brought the increasing pressure on Kurds in France to the agenda.
• Kurds living in Europe take to the streets on International Workers’ Day 

  While workers all over the world are taking to the squares on 1 May, the International Workers' Day, Kurds are also taking part in the demonstrations with their own colours.
• At least 216 detained in police attack on masses marching to Taksim in Istanbul 

  The police attacked people on their way to Taksim in Istanbul and detained at least 216 people.
• KNK delegation holds diplomatic talks in Washington 

  The KNK delegation headed by Ahmet Karamus travelled to the USA for diplomatic contacts. It was stated that the Kurdish delegation’s proposals were welcomed in the talks.
• Police attack May Day demonstration in Istanbul 

  The Turkish police deployed a large contingent against demonstrations on 1 May in Istanbul. Numerous people were detained and injured due to the use of rubber bullets and tear gas.
• Workers meet in Saraçhane Park to march to Taksim Square 

  Workers, students, women, activists and trade unions began to gather in Saraçhane Park to march to Taksim Square to celebrate 1 May.
• KON-MED issues statement on 1 May 

  The way out of the current crisis and the answer to capitalist modernity lie in the joint construction of democratic modernity, said KON-MED on 1 May and called for fighting for a life of dignity for all.
• Bakirhan: We will be in Taksim on 1 May 

  Despite the ban on gatherings on 1 May, trade unions and parties are calling for demonstrations in Taksim today. DEM Party co-chair Tuncer Bakirhan also announced that he would attend.
• Turkish Ministry claims there is no isolation in İmralı where Öcalan is held 

  The Ministry of Justice General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses claimed that Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, who has not been heard from for 38 months, is enjoying his rights.
• Sentas: Öcalan's freedom only way to reach peace and a political solution to Kurdish question 

  Dr. Vicki Sentas, associate professor at Sydney Law University said that the freedom of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan is the only way to reach peace and a political solution to the Kurdish question.
• Asrın Law Office lawyers make statement about Imralı Prison 

  Lawyers from the Asrın Law Office will make a statement about Imralı Prison, where severe isolation continues.
• TÖP board member Gözen taken into custody  

  TÖP spokespersons board member Juliana Gözen was taken into custody during a police raid on her home.
• KCDK-E: International Workers' Day, stop the imperialist wars of occupation against the peoples  

  "Today, more than ever, it is necessary to oppose the three pillars of the ruling system - capital monopoly, industrialism and the nation state - with a grassroots democracy based on a communal economy, ecological industry and a democratic nation."
• Two young men imprisoned in Urfa 

  DEM Party Assembly Member Muhsin Aydoğdu and Ömer Kıstak who were detained in a house raid in Urfa 4 days ago were remanded in custody.
• DEM Party: We do not recognise the ‘ban’, we will celebrate May Day in Taksim 

  DEM Party said, "We do not recognise the ban of the Governor of Istanbul. Let's celebrate 1 May in Taksim."
• Lawyer Demir: A free environment must be provided for Öcalan to play his role of peace negotiator 

  A democratic solution to the Kurdish question is inevitable, lawyer Cemal Demir said, adding: "The people's peace negotiator is Mr. Öcalan."
• Thousands celebrate Amedspor promotion to First League  

  After Amedspor's victory against Somaspor on Sunday, thousand poured into the streets of Amed to celebrate the promotion to the First League.
• Call for freedom for former HDP MP Hüda Kaya 

  IHD demanded the release of former HDP MP Hüda Kaya, who has been imprisoned since 1 November 2023.