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• 126 more people die of Coronavirus in Turkey 

  According to Turkish officials, the death toll from coronavirus rose to 1,769.
• World activists mark International Political Prisoners Day 

  Today is International Day of Political Prisoners and activists around the world are flooding social media with messages of solidarity.
• Families and lawyers of Imrali prisoners apply for visit 

  The lawyers and families of Kurdish people's leader Abdullah Öcalan and the other prisoners in Imralı made a new application to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to be granted a visit.
• PIK calls on UK to act to prevent COVID-19 spreading in NE Syria 

  Margaret Owen, Peace In Kurdistan Campaign patron wrote a letter to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab MP on behalf of all patrons, calling on him to act to avoid the spread of coronavirus in the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria.
• Investigation against mayors of Istanbul and Ankara 

  An investigation was launched against the mayors of the Istanbul and Ankara metropolitan municipalities, for the aid campaign they promoted.
• Danish parties condemn attack on Maxmur Camp 

  The Green Red Union and Socialist People's Party in Denmark condemned the attack carried out by the Turkish on Maxmur refugees camp on Wednesday.
• AvEG-Kon says Turkey carried out crime against humanity in Maxmur 

  AvEG-Kon condemned the attack on Maxmur Camp and said: "While the world is dealing with a pandemic, the Turkish state is committing a crime against humanity against the Kurdish people."
• Peace in Kurdistan Campaign: Political prisoners must be released 

  Peace in Kurdistan Campaign has issued a statement demanding the release of political prisoners in Turkey to try and avoid the spreading of coronavirus in jails.
• Coronavirus: 74,193 infected, 1,643 dead in Turkey 

  1,643 people have died of Covid-19 in Turkey where 74,193 cases have been recorded.
• HDP: Turkey targets the dignified stance of Maxmur people 

  The history of the people in Maxmur Camp is a society that, despite all difficulties, is committed to its dignity and identity. This is the reason for the deadly aerial attack on the refugee camp, says the HDP.
• Iraqi Army: Ankara should be ready to account for Maxmur attack 

  The spokesman for the Iraqi army and head of the National Wisdom Movement in Iraq condemned the Turkish attack that killed three civilians in Maxmur yesterday.
• Grup Yorum member Gökçek: We have no other way than resisting 

  İbrahim Gökçek, a member of Group Yorum, who has been on death fast for 304 days, said that there is no other way than resist and called on people to play their part.
• Revenge Units claim responsibility for attacks in Amed 

  Martyr Elişêr Konya, Martyr Zîn Amara Revenge Units claimed responsibility for a series of actions.
• CÎK condemns Turkish attack on Maxmur that killed three women 

  While the world is trying to deal and overcome the coronavirus outbreak, the Turkish state continues to target Kurds, said CIK.
• KCDK-E condemns the attack on Maxmur by the Turkish state 

  Maxmur Camp is a place where 12 thousand women, children and elderly civilians live under UN supervision.
• Turkey: Death toll from Coronavirus rises to 1,518 

  1,518 people have died of Covid-19 in Turkey where 69,392 cases have been recorded.
• Kurdish Cultural Centre in Bonn attacked 

  The attack caused material damage.
• MEPs: Law on prisoners in Turkey is “a great disappointment" 

  Turkish ruling parties have decided to “deliberately expose the lives of those whom they consider political opponents to the risk of the deadly COVID 19”, warn MEPs.
• Are Covid-19 deaths concealed in Turkey? 

  Every day, the Turkish authorities publish similar figures on deaths caused by the viral disease Covid-19. The true extent of the pandemic and the responsibility of the AKP/MHP government are being concealed.
• LNA Spokesman: Militiamen sent to Libya are Erdoğan’s victims 

  The spokesman of the Libyan National Army, Ahmed al-Mismari, describes the "Roj Peshmerga" sent to Libya by Erdoğan as victims of Erdoğan’s politics.
• CDK-F calls on people to join the 'Twin Family' campaign 

  The campaign will be carried out by "the 17 community centers, women's councils and belief institutions throughout France."
• AKP has money for a palace and a prison, not for the people 

  The AKP-MHP government has been collecting money from the people while continuing to put millions of Turkish lira into the building of a palace and a prison in Kurdish provinces.
• COVID-19 best fought in Israel and Germany, Turkey ranks 36th  

  According to a Deep Knowledge Group report, Israel ranks first and Germany second in the list of countries that best fight against coronavirus. Turkey ranks 36 of the 40 countries examined.
• Sinn Féin President says she is recovering from coronavirus 

  Sinn Féin President said: "Thanks to everyone who has asked after me and sent good wishes. There is much work to be done - Ireland must change for the better."
• Stêrk TV goes live today to promote the 'Twin Family' campaign 

  Stêrk TV will be broadcasting live today at 6 pm (Europe time) as part of the initiatives for the 'Twin Family' campaign launched to help families affected by the coronavirus pandemic.