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• More deaths from coronavirus hit Iran  

  The number of deaths from coronavirus in Iran has increased to 92.
• First death from coronavirus in Iraq 

  The coronavirus is spreading rapidly in Iraq. A woman died in Baghdad and the number of cases in the country increased to 35.
• Iran trying to contain spreading of Covid-19 will free prisoners  

  2,922 people, including dozens of parliamentarians, have proved positive with Covid-19 in Iran.
• Erdogan renews occupation threats ahead of meeting with Putin  

  The meeting between Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow today will be set against incoming news of Turkish soldiers' deaths from Idlib.
• Two cases of coronavirus in EU institutions confirmed 

  European Defence Agency and Council confirm staffers have been infected.
• Vengeance Unit targets properties of fascists in Istanbul 

  “Our vengeance fire will burn everywhere,” the group said.
• Greek police open fire on refugees 

  According to reports from the ground, the Greek army units opened fire on refugees at the Turkish-Greek border, injuring several people.
• Coronavirus deaths in Iran reach 77 

  The coronavirus killed at least 77 people in Iran. It was determined that approximately 2,500 people were infected with the virus. A minister also proved positive to the virus.
• Asrın Law Office statement on Imralı meeting 

  Lawyers stated that Öcalan and other prisoners on Imralı were not affected by the fire on the island.
• Solidarity night with Rojava in Florence 

  A solidarity event with Rojava was held in Italy promoted by Heyva Sor.
• Freedom for Öcalan Vigil: The aim is to liberate our leader 

  The activists called on Europe not to bow to the blackmail of the Turkish state and not to be a partner to the massacres of the Kurdish people in Northern Kurdistan and Rojava.
• The icon of Puerto Rico independence dies aged 89 

  During his life, Cancel Miranda stood out as a writer publishing nine books and dozens of political analysis articles in international and local newspapers and magazines.
• Italian municipality awards honorary citizenship to Öcalan 

  Fossalto Municipality in Italy granted honorary citizenship to Abdullah Öcalan.
• Dead and wounded Turkish soldiers brought from Syria to Hatay 

  Reports that many Turkish soldiers were killed and wounded as result of airstrike in Neirab, who have been brought to the Hatay province bordering Syria.
• Kurdish delegation on South Africa tour on Rojava Revolution 

  Rohash Shexo from Kongra Star and Ercan Ayboga from the Mesopotamia Ecology Movement are on a tour in South Africa to discuss the Revolution in Rojava and Democratic Confederalism.
• Family members of Çiçek Kobanê expelled from Turkey 

  Three members of the family of the YPJ fighter Çiçek Kobanê, who was taken prisoner by the occupation forces during the invasion of northern Syria and has been imprisoned in Turkey since, have been forcibly expelled from Suruç to Kobanê.
• Families visit Imrali prisoners 

  For the first time after six months, relatives of Imrali prisoners Abdullah Öcalan, Ömer Hayri Konar and Veysi Aktaş visited the Turkish prison island.
• 23 politicians infected with coronavirus in Iran 

  In Iran, the coronavirus continue to spread in the state leadership. According to the deputy speaker of the parliament, 23 members of parliament and high-ranking politicians have been found infected.
• Kurz: Erdoğan using people as weapon to pressure the EU 

  The refugee crisis between Turkey and the European Union continues growing since Turkey decided to open its gates for refugees to leave for Europe after the killing of dozens of soldiers in Syria's Idlib last week.
• Öcalan’s lawyers apply to visit Imralı 

  Abdullah Öcalan's lawyers have applied to the Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with their client.
• The crisis deepens, the inflation increases in Turkey 

  According to TÜIK, monthly inflation increased by 0.35 percent and annual inflation increased by 12.37 percent in February.
• FARC denounces increase in violence against former guerrillas 

  The FARC party ratified its "determination in keep working for national peace and reconciliation."
• Youth march for Öcalan in Paris 

  An action for Öcalan was organized by Kurdish youth in the suburb of Villiers-le-Bel in Paris.
• Action for Öcalan at Bielefeld university 

  Kurdish students studying at Bielefeld university in Germany organised a protest demanding news on the situation of Kurdish people's leader Öcalan.
• Sinn Féin meetings hit by the coronavirus 

  Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has revealed her children attend a school in Dublin where the second case of the coronavirus in Ireland was confirmed.