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• Abdullah Öcalan's universal messages delivered to the public in Marseille 

  Born on 4 April 1949, Kurdish people’s leader Abdullah Öcalan has turned 75 today.
• Abdullah Öcalan's 75th birthday celebrated in the house where he was born 

  Kurdish people’s leader Abdullah Öcalan's 75th birthday was celebrated in the house where he was born.
• Women in Berlin celebrate Abdullah Öcalan's birthday 

  A series of events were held in Berlin on the occasion of the birthday of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• Freedom Shall Prevail, a graphic novel to celebrate Abdullah Öcalan's birthday 

  Freedom Shall Prevail: The Struggle of Abdullah Öcalan and the Kurdish People is a graphic novel published today to mark Abdullah Öcalan's birthday.
• KCK Ecology Committee: 4 April is a call for environmental struggle 

  Öcalan is conducting the greatest struggle against the powers of capitalist modernity, said the KCK Ecology Committee.
• KNK: Stop Erdogan’s coup in Van and stand up for democracy 

  Today is the day of solidarity, said the KNK, calling on members of national parliaments, governments, trade unions, civil society organizations, bar associations and political parties to take a stand against flagrant lawlessness.
• French Senator Savoldelli protests attempt to usurp will of citizens in Van  

  French Senator Pascal Savoldelli protested the attempt to usurp the will of the citizens of Van by not granting a certificate of election to Abdullah Zeydan, who won on Sunday.
• SMJÊ members take over Freedom for Öcalan Vigil in Strasbourg 

  SMJÊ members, who took over the Freedom for Öcalan Vigil in its 614th week, said: "We will fight until our Leader regains his physical freedom, because there is no life without the Leader."
• KESK calls for 1 May rally in Taksim Square 

  In a statement about 1 May, KESK Istanbul Branches Platform said: "Let's meet in Taksim Square!"
• Kurdistan National Congress congratulates Kurdish people and DEM Party for election results 

  The KNK said in a statement that "the local elections celebrated on 31 March resulted in the victory of the democratic masses in Kurdistan and Turkey who are in favour of social equality and political change."
• Mother forced to speak Turkish at visit with her prisoner son 

  Fince Akman, protested the fact that the guards forced her to speak Turkish during a prison visit with her son.
• Farewell to Michalis Charalambidis, a long-time friend of the Kurds 

  Writer and politician Michalis Charalambidis, a close friend of the Kurds from Pontus, was laid to rest.
• KCK obituary for Michalis Charalambidis 

  “We shall always remember Michalis Charalambidis and carry his memory ahead in the fight for Kurdistan’s independence,” said the KCK.
• KCK: The attackers on Kurds in Belgium were the Turkish ISIS 

  Demanding a change in policy from the European governments, KCK urges the Kurdish people to refrain from engaging in provocative behavior or turning to means other than democratic actions and endeavors.
• KCK commemorates martyrs of Mahabad and Kizildere 

  The KCK paid tribute to the martyrs of Mahabad and Kizildere, calling once again "for unity, to form new alliances and coalitions, and intensify the fight for equality, freedom, and democracy."
• US delegation continues talks with Turkish officials in Ankara 

  US-Turkish talks coincide with the Turkish state's continued attacks on Rojava and threats of a new invasion of southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• Israeli attack on Aleppo: At least 42 dead 

  Israel's attacks on Aleppo escalated amid the continuing war in Gaza. At least 42 dead.
• DEM Party: AKP acts as the spokesperson of racists in Belgium 

  The Central Executive Committee of the DEM Party stated that AKP members acted like the spokesperson of racist-paramilitary groups in Belgium and called on the Belgian authorities to take action against the racists.
• Corsican Assembly adopts proposal for 'autonomy within the Republic' 

  The proposal to include in the Constitution an "autonomy status" for Corsica "within the Republic" was adopted by a large majority by the Corsican Assembly.
• KON-MED warns the Kurdish people and organisations of 'provocations' 

  The Confederation of Kurdistan Societies in Germany (KON-MED) warned the Kurdish people and organisations "against internal and external provocations" following the racist attacks in Belgium.
• Hunger strike of political prisoners in Turkey on day 123 

  The hunger strike action of PKK-PAJK prisoners in Turkey and North Kurdistan prisons within the scope of "Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan, a Political Solution to the Kurdish Question" has entered its 123rd day.
• HBDH Mazlum Doğan Militia claims responsibility for two actions in Istanbul 

  The HBDH Mazlum Doğan Militia said that they targeted and burned a "fascist repair shop" and a "boat manufacturing plant" in Istanbul on the occasion of "Heroes' Week".
• The racist attack against Kurds in Belgium protested in Nuremberg 

  The racist attack against the Kurds in Belgium was protested in Nuremberg. Activists condemned the European states, saying that "every attack against the Kurds is carried out with the courage taken from your silence."
• Akkuyu nuclear plant workers protest for unpaid wages 

  Workers at Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant demanded their wages.
• Racists attacks against Kurds in Belgium protested in Aachen 

  The lynching attempt against Kurds by racist Turks in the Belgian town of Heusden-Zolder was protested in Aachen.