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• Suspected ISIS supporter arrested in Frankfurt 

  Police have arrested a suspected ISIS supporter at Frankfurt airport. The German national had previously been deported from Turkey. She is said to have joined the ISIS in Syria.
• Öcalan’s lawyers apply to visit Imralı 

  The lawyers of Abdullah Öcalan filed a new application to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to be granted a visit to the Imralı island prison.
• Adana police ban actions and activities for 3 days 

  Adana Police Department banned all actions and activities in the city for 3 days.
• Investigation against French jihadist for crimes against Yazidis 

  A judicial investigation has been opened against a French jihadist accused of acts of “genocide” and “crimes against humanity” in Syria between 2015 and 2016 against the Yazidi community.
• Catalan premier warns of stricter measures as Covid spreads 

  Torra appealed to people to show individual responsibility, reduce social contact and limit gatherings to members of the same household.
• Group from Netherlands takes over Freedom for Öcalan Vigil 

  The Freedom for Öcalan Vigil in front of the European Council has been taken over by a group of activists from the Netherlands on its 423rd week.
• Trade Union files complaint to ICC against Brazilian president  

  Brazil's Trade Union Network UniSaude filed a complaint in the International Criminal Court (ICC) against President Jair Bolsonaro for crimes against humanity and genocide during the COVID-19 crisis.
• Man 'spying' on FARC leader Timochenko detained 

  The man 'spying on FARC leader Timochenko for an attack on his life has been captured.
• Unionist Baker: Ocalan is a key to peace and freedom in Turkey 

  UNITE The UNION International Officer, supporter of the Peace in Kurdistan and Freedom for Ocalan Campaign Secretary, Clare Baker talked about Freedom for Ocalan Campaign and Ocalan's role for peace in the region.
• Demirtaş and Yüksekdağ remain in prison 

  Figen Yüksekdağ and Selahattin Demirtaş are accused of “inciting people” during the protests for Kobanê in October 2014.
• WHO: Coronavirus cases double over past six weeks  

  The coronavirus pandemic “continues to accelerate”, with a doubling of cases over the last six weeks, the World Health Organization chief says.
• UN says over 60 killed in Sudan’s Darfur 

  The United Nations says a new bout of violence in Sudan’s war-torn Darfur region left more than 60 people dead.
• UN says ‘huge risk’ of regional war in conflict-riven Libya 

  A top UN official has warned of the huge risk of a miscalculation triggering direct confrontation between rival foreign powers in Libya as weapons and mercenaries continue to pour into the north African state.
• Two activists killed during protests in Baghdad 

  Two activists were killed in clashes between demonstrators and Iraqi security forces in Tahrir Square in Baghdad.
• AKP makes thousands in Erciş members without their knowledge 

  It was revealed that the AKP registered thousands of people as its members by accessing the personal information of people in the district of Erciş, Van.
• Irish government unveils plan for reopening schools after Covid 

  Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD has said that the plan to be unveiled by the Minister for Education today for the reopening of schools must be comprehensive and definitive.
• Coronavirus once again on the rise in the Spanish State 

  After falling for months, the number of coronavirus in the Spanish has begun to rise again on a national level.
• Activists in Örebro celebrate the Rojava Revolution 

  The anniversary of the Rojava revolution was celebrated in Örebro, Sweden.
• Activists in Nuremberg pay tribute to martyrs of freedom 

  Activists in Nuremberg paid tribute to martyrs of freedom.
• Jinên Tîrêjên Rojê Initiative claims actions in Istanbul 

  Jinên Tîrêjên Rojê Initiative announced that they burned a textile warehouse, a shop and six vehicles belonging to fascists in Istanbul.
• Worsening Covid-19 situation in Iran 

  The Iranian Ministry of Health views the development of the Coronavirus pandemic in the Islamic Republic with concern. Almost the entire country is on red alert because of the virus, said deputy department head Iraj Harirchi.
• Memorial for Şahin Amed and Zana Med in Bern 

  A commemoration event for HPG fighter Zana Med and YPG commander Şahin Amed took place in Bern.
• SOHR: Turkey sends new batch of jihadists to Libya 

  According to SOHR statistics, the number of recruits who arrived in Libya has risen to nearly 16,500 Syrian mercenaries, including 350 children under the age of 18.
• Online discussion on the Kurdish Movement next Tuesday 

  A new meeting will be organised by Scottish Solidarity with Kurdistan as part of their Kurdish Tuesdays.
• Actions to protest violence against women in 3 European cities 

  Massacres, rape and sexual assaults against women were protested in Düsseldorf, Berlin and Den Haag.