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• Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus 

  The US President, who has often compared COVID-19 to the flu in an effort to calm people down, has declared a national emergency today.
• Prison visits and more foreign flights suspended in Turkey 

  Increasing measures to battle coronavirus in Turkey where 5 cases have been confirmed so far.
• WHO: Europe is now the epicenter of coronavirus pandemic 

  Europe has now become the epicenter of a coronavirus pandemic that has claimed 5,000 lives around the world, “a tragic milestone”, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
• Prisoner on death fast forcibly hospitalized 

  The prisoner was taken to the hospital in the prison complex by use of force.
• Families apply to visit Imralı 

  Families of Abdullah Öcalan and the other political prisoners in Imralı applied for a visit to the Prosecutor's Office.
• Central Newroz event in Frankfurt canceled 

  The Kurdish umbrella organisation KAWA has canceled the central Newroz event in Frankfurt am Main because of the corona pandemic.
• 25 years later: Victims of Gazi massacre commemorated 

  In Istanbul, victims of the Gazi massacre have been commemorated. The massacre took place from 12 to 15 March 1995 and ended as a pogrom against the Alevi population. At least 22 people were murdered by ultra-nationalists and police officers.
• HDP's Günay: Let's celebrate Newroz on 1 May 

  "Let's celebrate Newroz on 1 May" said HDP Spokesperson Ebru Günay said, adding that the ill prisoners should be released immediately as a precaution given the spread of coronavirus.
• Police operation targets lawyers, politicians and guardians 

  A large number of people were taken into custody following the political genocide operations carried out in Urfa, Amed, Şırnak and Van on Thursday.
• Remains of YJA Star guerrilla given to family after 96 days 

  The body of YJA Star guerrilla martyr, Zehra Eryılmaz was handed over to her family after 96 days and was buried under heavy police presence. Mourners were prevented from attending the funeral.
• KCDK-E reviews Newroz celebrations program due to coronavirus 

  The European Democratic Kurdish Society Congress (KCDK-E) said in a written statement that it did not consider it appropriate to carry out mass Newroz celebrations given the coronavirus pandemic. The KCDK-E said it plans to hold smaller events.
• US hit pro-Iranian group in retaliation 

  The US confirmed it has launched retaliatory air strikes against a pro-Iranian militia group in Iraq, after a rocket attack killed two of American and one British soldier.
• Ireland closes schools and universities over coronavirus 

  Schools and universities in the Republic of Ireland will be closed as from today as the government tries to avoid coronavirus from spreading.
• Newroz reception at the British Parliament 

  A Newroz reception was held at the British Parliament. Attention was drawn to the success of the Kurds and freedom for Öcalan was demanded.
• Schools closed from today in the Spanish State 

  Schools closed in the Spanish state and France. Death toll in Italy pass 1,000.
• Three cars set on fire in Istanbul 

  Three cars "belonging to collaborators" were set on fire in Istanbul.
• Seven arrested during protest for musicians on death fast 

  Seven people were arrested during a protest in an Istanbul hospital against the forced treatment of two members of the left-wing music group Group Yorum on death fast.
• Turkey to close schools and universities 

  The Turkish government announced a series of measures against the Coronavirus threat.
• Newroz celebrations canceled over Coronavirus threat 

  The political parties and organisations under the Kurdistan Alliance have announced the cancelation of Newroz celebrations over the Coronavirus threat.
• Intelligence officer tried in Hrant Dink murder case killed 

  Intelligence officer in the case of slain Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, has been killed while driving.
• 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.
• China says coronavirus peak overcome, Trump suspends EU travel 

  According to the latest official data, the deaths in China total 3,169, while the number of infected detected so far reaches 80,793 people.
• Human Rights Association executive sentenced to 6 years in prison 

  Human Rights Association central executive member, Lawyer Raci Bilici, was sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison.
• "The address of the solution is Öcalan" 

  Isolation against Kurdish people's leader Abdullah Öcalan continues. The applications made by the lawyers to meet with their client were rejected. Öcalan's brother, Mehmet Öcalan, was able to go to Imrali on 2 March.
• FARC calls on Colombians to join protest after new killing 

  The FARC party condemned the murder of yet another former guerrilla and called on people to join the cacerolazo protest.