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• Protests against the AKP/MHP regime in three countries 

  In France, Sweden and Switzerland, activists have taken to the streets against the AKP/MHP regime's attacks on the Kurdish population and the HDP.
• KCDK-E call on Kurds to join actions planned for Saturday 13 June 

  KCDK-E called on Kurds to join the actions to be carried out throughout Europe, Canada and Australia on Saturday, 13 June.
• HBDH claims action in Istanbul in memory of Kasım Engin 

  The HBDH said it carried out an attack in memory of PKK Central Committee Kasım Engin who fell martyr during Turkish airstrikes on 27 May.
• HDP deputy Beştaş: We must denounce the AKP as a coup party 

  Beştaş said: "Turkey is under a one-man regime. There is a wave of violence in all areas of life. We made a promise to the people to try and end this violence and make democratic demands prevail."
• Memorial for PKK Central Committee member Kasım Engin in Rome 

  Kasım Engin, a member of the PKK Central Committe, who fell martyr in the air raid by the invading Turkish state on 27 May, was commemorated in Rome.
• Riots in Ecuador jail leaves 2 dead as cases of Covid-19 increase 

  Two prisoners died following riot in prison in Ecuador.
• Former Irish political prisoner to be deported from the US 

  Former Irish political prisoner Malachy McAllister is expected to be deported from the US to Ireland after losing a two-decade fight against expulsion.
• NCDK-Sweden welcomes closure of Palme case, expects apology 

  The Kurdish Democratic Society Center-Sweden said in the statement that it is "looking forward to hear an official apology, and de-criminalizing our associations and organizations," after Prosecutor closed Olof Palme case.
• Turkey’s death toll from coronavirus rises to 4,746 

  922 more people have been confirmed infected and 17 have died during the past 24 hours.
• Demo against Turkey in the Hague and Hildesheim 

  Protests against the Turkish state’s war against the Kurdish people continue all around the world.
• Three people imprisoned in Amed 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide continues unabated.
• 69 killed in Boko Haram attack in northern Nigeria 

  Boko Haram and its offshoot, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have killed thousands and displaced millions in northeastern Nigeria.
• EU calls on conflict parties in Libya to withdraw foreign forces 

  EU members urged all members of conflict to end operations and engage in peace talks, while Haftar forces retreated due to the Libyan Army's advance toward Sirte.
• Nine people detained in Nusaybin and Suruç 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide operations continue unabated.
• Memorial for PKK Central Committee Member Engin in Darmstadt 

  PKK Central Committee Member Kasım Engin, who fell martyr following the Turkish warplanes air strike on Medya Defense Areas on 27 May, will be commemorated with a memorial in Darmstadt on Thursday, 11 June.
• Swedish prosecutors close Olof Palme murder inquiry 

  Palme was shot in the back at close range in central Stockholm while walking home from the cinema with his wife and son in 1986.
• Activists in Berlin protest Turkish state violence and repression 

  Activists in Berlin protested the repression and violence carried out by the Turkish state with a car convoy through the city.
• Five people taken into custody in Amed and Mardin 

  The reason for the detentions was not disclosed.
• Mexico demand justice for Giovanni Lopez killed while in custody 

  Official statements said that the arrest was due to the violent behaviour of López; however, witnesses assured that he was arrested for not wearing a face mask.
• March in Athens commemorates PKK Central Committee member Engin 

  Hundreds of people marched in Athens to pay tribute to PKK Central Committee member Kasım Engin and to protest the Turkish state attacks.
• Leyla Güven released from prison - NEW 

  Kurdish politician Leyla Güven who was imprisoned on June 4, has been released from prison Tuesday evening.
• 18 more people die of coronavirus in Turkey 

  4,729 people have died of Covid-19 in Turkey since March.
• Memorial demonstration for Kasim Engin in Lavrio 

  In the Greek region of Attica, inhabitants of the Lavrio refugee camp commemorated Kasim Engin with a demonstration. The member of the PKK executive committee died in a Turkish air attack on Southern Kurdistan in late May.
• HDP to stage "democracy march against coup” 

  With a "democracy march against the coup" on June 15, the HDP will launch its democratic struggle schedule against the authoritarian government course in Turkey. The starting points are Edirne and Hakkari, the destination is Ankara.
• Four people detained in Mersin 

  HDP and artists have been targeted in today’s political genocide operations in the province of Mersin in southern Turkey.