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• Boycott Turkey campaign calls on EU to apply sanctions  

  Nik Matheou from the Boycott Turkey Campaign UK said EU should imposed economic sanctions against Turkey.
• Nationwide protests after the kidnapping of HDP member 

  After the kidnapping of the HDP Youth Assembly co-spokesperson by alleged employees of the Turkish secret service became known, protest actions took place in many cities of Northern Kurdistan and Turkey.
• TTB warns against an increase in attacks against health workers 

  The chairman of the Turkish Medical Association in Van warns against attacks on health workers after inflammatory statements by the government.
• One person detained and five under judicial control in Amed 

  One member of the family who was detained in Amed was arrested, and a judicial control condition was imposed on other 4 people.
• HDP politician Aktumur threatened with death 

  HDP young politician Serhat Aktumur was abducted in Amed by three people who identified themselves as employees of the Turkish secret service MIT. He was threatened with death and left blindfolded in a city park.
• Kurdish women in Russia join the KCK campaign 

  Worldwide support for the campaign launched by the KCK on September 12 against isolation, occupation and fascism.
• Three people jailed in Muş 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide against the Kurdish people continues unabated.
• MHP leader demands closure of Turkish medical association 

  The chairman of the extreme right-wing MHP demands the closure of the Turkish Medical Association, claiming that the association is "as dangerous as Coronavirus” and its protests against the government's normalization plans are a "treacherous act".
• Libya's Haftar agrees to lift oil blockade with conditions 

  The blockade by eastern forces has cost Libya $9 billion in lost revenue so far this year.
• Families of Öcalan and fellow prisoners apply to visit Imralı 

  Families of Abdullah Öcalan and the other political prisoners in Imralı applied for a visit to the Imrali prison.
• US say ISIS plans to free mercenaries held in SDF detention camps 

  According to the US, the Islamic State (ISIS) continues to expand globally with some 20 affiliates, despite being forced out of Syria and the killing of its leaders and plans to free its members in SDF-run detention centres.
• Bolivia self-proclaimed president withdraws from October election 

  Self-declared president Añez assured that she made the decision "for the greater good".
• Solidarity rally with political prisoners in Stuttgart 

  While the trial against one Kurdish woman and four men continued in Stuttgart, a solidarity rally for the prisoners took place in front of the court.
• Local Associations Platform joins KCK campaign 

  Dersim Construction Congress (DIK), Kürecik People Initiative, Maraş Democratic Associations Federation (MARDEF), Central Anatolian Kurds Platform (PKAN), said they will join the KCK initiative.
• FARC senator denounces death of another former guerrilla 

  FARC senator Griselda Lobo Silva denounced the assassination of former combatant Wilber Grueso.
• Leyla Güven released from custody 

  While DTK co-chair Leyla Güven was released from custody, Peace Mother Fatma Turan was referred to court.
• Leyla Güven taken into custody in Hakkari 

  The Kurdish politician was taken to the anti-terror branch of the police department to give a statement after attending a series of events in Hakkari.
• Kurdish youth announce participation in the KCK campaign 

  The Kurdish youth organisations KJC and the KC declare their participation in the campaign launched by the KCK on September 12 under the motto "End isolation, fascism and occupation; time for freedom".
• Attack on Hashd al-Shaabi in Kirkuk lives 3 militias dead 

  At least 3 militia members were killed in the attack, which targeted a convoy affiliated to Hashd al-Shaabi.
• Turkish jihadist says he killed man to avenge the Prophet 

  Jihadist Omer A., arrested in relation with the murder of a Portuguese man in Switzerland, said "I did it to avenge my people and the Prophet".
• Turkish soldier wounds sheperd looking for his sheep in Van 

  Orhan Hanay was injured as a result of the fire opened by Turkish soldiers in Çaldıran.
• Indigenous movements back protests against Ecuador's president 

  Indigenous organizations backed protests organised by workers, teachers, and students against Ecuador’s President Lenin Moreno.
• Libya's Prime Minister announces resignation 

  Libya’s internationally recognised Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj announced his intention to step down by the end of October.
• Venezuela president behind crimes against humanity: UN probe 

  "Far from being isolated acts, these crimes were coordinated and committed pursuant to state policies, with the knowledge or direct support of commanding officers and senior government officials," say UN investigators.
• Kurdish man critically injured by racists in Belgium 

  A group of Turkish racists attacked a young Kurd in his apartment in the Belgian municipality of Quaregnon, injuring him critically.