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• HDP co-chair candidates are Pervin Buldan and Mithat Sancar 

  HDP Central Consensus Commission proposed to Pervin Buldan and Mithat Sancar to be candidates for the co-chairmanship of the party. Both Buldan and Sancar are reported to have accepted.
• Hanau massacre protested in Ludwigshafen 

  Demonstrations continue across Germany in protest at racism and right-wing terror after Wednesday’s murder of 9 immigrants in the Hanau city.
• HDP members arbitrarily harassed and arrested before the congress 

  The fourth ordinary congress of the HDP will take place in Ankara on Sunday. Members of the democratic opposition are streaming into the Turkish capital from all parts of the country. The result: arbitrary harassment and arrests.
• Hanau: Thousands of people demonstrate against racism 

  After the racist attack with 9 victims, thousands of people protested in Hanau against racism and right-wing terror.
• Parents demanding fair trial for their son on death fast detained 

  Koçak went on a hunger strike demanding a fair trial and turned his protest on the 90th day into death fast which is on day 235.
• HDP congress to determine strategy for the coming period 

  The fourth HDP Congress will take place in Ankara on Sunday. Guests from 26 countries are expected. The HDP aims to remedy organisational weaknesses and prepare for the post-Erdogan era, explains Vice-Chairman Saruhan Oluç.
• Ecuador former president Correa says he will run in next election 

  Correa is planning to return this year, in November or December.
• HDP executives arrested in Mersin 

  A number of HDP members were detained following the A political genocide operation carried out by police in Mersin on Saturday.
• Counting begins in Iran 

  Counting in Iranian elections has begun.
• People march against racism in Paris and Graz 

  The racist attack in Hanau was protested in Paris and the Austrian city of Graz.
• US and Taliban to sign an agreement on 29 February 

  The agreement is expected to be signed on 29 February.
• Students attacked by police in Istanbul 

  Police attacked youth organizations protesting the increasing suicide cases among university students in Istanbul; seven people were beaten and taken into custody.
• Demonstrations against racism throughout Europe 

  The 19 February racist attack in Hanau was protested in many countries of Europe. Activists paid tribute to the victims.
• ISIS member charged with brutally murdering a Yazidi girl 

  An ISIS member jailed in Germany has been charged with brutally murdering a Yazidi girl, committing genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
• Vengeance Unit claims responsibility for action in Istanbul 

  The Martyr Sorxwin Roboskî Vengeance Unit targeted a textile factory in Istanbul on February 21.
• Hashd al-Shaabi names new deputy head from Hezbollah 

  Following the killing of the deputy commander of the Shiite-dominated militia alliance Hashd al-Shaabi, Abu Fadak al-Mohammedawi was elected as Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis successor.
• More people from Turkey seek asylum in Germany 

  According to the response to a written question by MP Sevim Dağdelen, 2,089 people from Turkey were registered as asylum seekers in Germany between November 2019 and January 2020.
• Families of Imralı prisoners apply for a visit to their relatives 

  Families of Abdullah Öcalan and the other political prisoners in Imralı applied to the Prosecutor's Office for a visit to their relatives.
• Haftar: Any ceasefire would be contingent on Turkish withdrawal 

  Libyan eastern-based military leader Khalifa Haftar demanded that Turkey withdraw its troops and Syrian fighters before any halt to his offensive on the capital Tripoli.
• Sinn Féin McDonald won highest number of votes but is not elected 

  In a historic vote, last night as for the first time in history, someone other than the leader of Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael got the most votes for Taoiseach: Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald.
• Iranians go to the polls amidst turmoil and tensions 

  Iranians are going to polls today to vote in the parliamentary elections.
• KCDK-E calls on people to join marches against racism on Saturday 

  The KCDK-E co-presidency Council called on European countries to take effective measures after the racist attack in Hanau.
• TJA celebrates International Mother Language Day in Amed 

  TJA issued a statement in Amed to mark 21 February International Mother Language Day.
• Germany-wide protests against fascism after Hanau attack 

  Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Germany on Thursday evening to protest against the fascist attack in Hanau and to express their sadness and anger.
• Kurds in Hanau call on peoples to oppose fascism 

  After the racist attack, the Kurdish community centre in Hanau said: "We are angry and sad. Let's oppose fascism, let's stop the racist attacks!"