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• Turkish lira continues to fall 

  The Turkish lira continues to fall. Currently, 9.56 lira is equivalent to one euro.
• HDP co-mayor sentenced to nine years in prison 

  The co-mayor of Kocaköy, Rojda Nazlıer, who was deposed by the Turkish Interior Ministry, has been sentenced to nine years in prison.
• US hegemony and the Kurds - An interview with Giran Özcan 

  Giran Özcan, representative of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) to the United States, speaks about the present situation in the US.
• Young Kurdish activists in Dortmund protest KDP attacks on HPG 

  Young Kurdish activists in Dortmund carried out a civil disobedience action to protest the KDP attack against a HPG guerrillas unit.
• Activists in Berlin protest KDP attacks on guerrillas  

  A spontaneous protest was held in Berlin on Sunday night after news of the aggression on HPG guerrillas by the South Kurdish KDP forces. Three guerrillas were seriously injured in the attack on an HPG unit near Dihok.
• "Freedom for Öcalan" actions in Germany 

  On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, protests against the fascism of the Turkish state and the isolation of Abdullah Öcalan took place in several cities in Germany.
• Lavrio in solidarity with hunger strikes in Turkey’s prisons 

  The Kurdish refugees in the Lavrio camp stated that their action will continue every Tuesday and Saturday until the hunger strike in prisons achieves its goal and comes to an end.
• "Nobody can ban the HDP", say the party's co-chairs 

  Pervin Buldan, co-chair of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), commented on the demand of the extreme right-wing ultra-nationalist Devlet Bahçeli (MHP) to ban her party: "Nobody has the power to close the HDP."
• Action for Shengal in Hildesheim 

  A solidarity rally for the Yazidi self-government in Shengal took place in Hildesheim.
• Günay accuses Europe of hypocrisy over sanctions against Turkey 

  HDP spokeswoman Ebru Günay has accused the heads of state and government of the EU hypocrisy in dealing with Turkey. Instead of sanctions, Europe just watch "with concern" how human rights are trampled on.
• Activists in Europe protest isolation in Imrali  

  Demonstrations against isolation in Imrali continue throughout Europe.
• 23 more summaries of proceedings against HDP deputies 

  23 of the 29 new summaries of proceedings submitted to the Turkish Parliament were prepared against HDP deputies.
• Demo in Berlin: All together against fascism 

  A demonstration against Turkish fascism was held in Berlin on Saturday, promoted by the "United Against Turkish Fascism" alliance. The central message was: "All together against fascism".
• Five jailed in Bulanık, Muş 

  Of the nine people who were detained in political genocide operations in Bulanık, Muş, five have been remanded in custody.
• Police take two people into custody in Cizre 

  Two people have been taken into custody as a result of a new political genocide operation in Cizre.
• Socialist Party tables question on Imrali at Swiss parliament 

  Swiss Socialist Party deputy Molina tabled a question to the Swiss government about the Imrali report published the CPT.
• Another HDP politician arrested in Kobanê investigation 

  HDP politician Meryem Adibelli has been imprisoned in Ankara as part of the "Kobanê investigation." The number of arrests in the trial, which dates back to the Kobanê protests of 2014, has thus increased to 26.
• U.S. Senate committee approves Turkey sanctions bill 

  Many lawmakers, Trump’s fellow Republicans as well as Democrats, are angry about Turkey’s S-400 purchase, which they see as a threat to NATO defenses.
• Öztürk: Alternative Emancipation of the Middle East is Mr. Öcalan 

  Speaking at a meeting, DTK co-chair Berdan Öztürk underlined the importance of dialogue and negotiation in the solution of the Kurdish problem and said: "An alternative for the liberation of the Middle East is not the current system, but Mr. Öcalan"
• Young activists in Kassel demonstrate for Öcalan 

  Kurdish and internationalist young activists organized a protest against the isolation in Kassel.
• United States to impose sanctions on Turkey over S400 

  The US will place sanctions on Turkey for purchasing S-400 defense systems from Russia last year, Reuters reported.
• Prosecutor asks 15 years jail sentence for DBP co-chair Aydeniz 

  Prosecutor has asked 15 years jail sentence for DBP co-chair Saliha Aydeniz.
• HDP city council speaker deposed in Doğubayazıt 

  Following a decision by the Turkish Interior Ministry, the speaker of the city council of Doğubayazıt, Hamide Turan, was removed from office.
• "The Time Has Come -Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan" 

  The International Initiative “Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan—Peace in Kurdistan” calls on everyone to "not let up until the regime at the İmralı Island Prison is brought down and our goals are achieved: Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan—Peace in Kurdistan.”
• Lawyer Aytaç Ünsal jailed again 

  Lawyer Aytaç Ünsal has been imprisoned again. The 32-year-old was arrested the previous day in the western Turkish city of Edirne while trying to leave the country. He has been ill-treated in police custody.