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• Turgut Öker sentenced for "insulting Erdoğan" 

  Activist Turgut Öker has been convicted in Istanbul of insulting the president. The ban on leaving the country of the President of the Alevi Federation in Europe was lifted.
• Iraq demands Turkey to ‘stop bombardment, withdraw forces’ 

  On Sunday night, Turkish air force carried out a massive campaign targeting Maxmur, Shengal and guerrilla-held areas in northern Iraq.
• German parliamentarians in solidarity with HDP 

  Dozens of members of parliament from Germany declared their solidarity with the opposition politicians imprisoned in Turkey and called on the German government to exert pressure on Turkey to respect fundamental rights.
• 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.
• Activists in Vienna and Toronto protest Turkish attacks 

  Actions to protest the Turkish attacks on Maxmur, Shengal and Medya Defense Area were organised in Vienna and Toronto.
• Revenge Units claim responsibility for action in Adana and Van 

  Martyr Savaş Amed, Martyr Sakine Cansız and Martyr Baran Dersim Revenge Units organized actions in Van and Adana.
• The Children of Fire Initiative sets two places on fire 

  The Children of Fire Initiative said they set on fire a multi-storey car park and a souvenir warehouse, in Balıkesir and Istanbul.
• Protests against Turkey in France and Germany 

  The attacks of the Turkish state against Maxmur, Shengal and Medya Defense Areas were protested with actions held in Marseille, Hildesheim, Frankfurt and Düsseldorf.
• The HDP Democracy March arrives in Amed 

  The Democracy March organised by the HDP which left from Hakkari and Edirne directed to Ankara continues.
• Activists in London protest Turkish attacks 

  Activists in London protested the Turkish attacks on Maxmur, Shengal and Medya Defense Area.
• Ipekyolu co-mayors sentenced to prison 

  Ipekyolu co-mayors sentenced to prison.
• Deniz Gezmiş' brother, Hamdi, passed away today 

  Hamdi Gezmiş, the brother of revolutionary leader Deniz Gezmiş, died today.
• Peace in Kurdistan Campaign commemorates Lord Rea 

  Peace in Kurdistan commemorated Lord Rea, who died on 1st June aged 91. He was a long standing friend of the Kurds.
• Police attack Democracy March with pepper gas in Bismil 

  Police attacked HDP members in Bismil with pepper gas in a new attack against the "Democracy march".
• Buldan: There is a need for alternative 

  As the Democracy March continues despite all obstacles, the HDP executives are also meeting with parties, democratic and civil society organisations.
• Police surround HDP Provincial building in Amed 

  Barricades were put up to prevent the people gathered in front of the HDP Amed Provincial Organization to join the Democracy March coming from Hakkari.
• Police prevented people from Mardin to join Democracy March 

  The AKP-MHP government continues to prevent and attack the March for Democracy launched by the HDP.
• People warmly welcome Democracy March on its way to Bitlis 

  The Hakkari leg of the Democracy March launched by the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) left Van to reach Bitlis.
• 6 years and 3 months prison sentence for KADEP party president 

  Lütfü Baksi, President of KADEP party was sentenced to six years and three months in prison on charges of “being a member of an illegal organization”.
• Students in Sweden join 'Twin Family' campaign 

  In Söderhamn, a small city in the northern part of Sweden, students in the 7th-9th grades of the Vågbroskolan and Stenbergskolan primary schools mobilized to help 10 families who are struggling with coronavirus in Amed.
• YPS-JIN Revenge Unit claims responsibility for 5 actions 

  YPS-JIN Martyr Nucan Malatya Revenge Unit issued a statement claiming responsibility for actions it carried out in Istanbul and Ordu within the scope of the Revenge Operation.
• Activists throughout Europe protest Turkish attacks 

  The attacks carried out by the invading Turkish state against the Medya Defense Areas, Shengal and Maxmur Refugee Camp were protested in Europe.
• March for Democracy continues: We will defeat fascism! 

  The March for Democracy organised by the HDP is continuing on its third day.
• NiUnaMenos condemns Turkish attacks on South Kurdistan 

  NiUnaMenos condemned the Turkish attacks against South Kurdistan.
• RiseUp4Rojava calls on everyone to join actions for Kurdistan 

  RiseUp4Rojava has issued a statement evaluating the latest attacks and reiterating the need to spread protests and actions.