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• KCK: The Turkish State is the biggest threat for Iraq 

  The KCK said in a statement that the Turkish State is the biggest threat for Iraq.
• Kurdish politician Mehmet Çakas: Kurdish is de facto banned in German prison 

  Kurdish politician Mehmet Çakas, who is imprisoned in Hannover prison, said that Kurdish is de facto banned in German prisons.
• Turkish officials hold talks in Baghdad amid reports of an imminent cross-border operation 

  The Turkish officials' visit comes at a time when the Turkish state wants to drag Iraq into a war against the Kurdish people and launch a new invasion attack on the territory of South Kurdistan in cooperation with the KDP.
• OLG Hamburg: The court shows its face  

  In the trial against Kenan Ayaz before the Hamburg Higher Regional Court, presiding judge Wende-Spohrs makes it clear what she is trying to do with this trial: demonstrate her position of power - both to Kenan Ayaz, his defense and to the visitors.
• KCDK-E calls for participation in Newroz rallies in Europe 

  The central Newroz festival will be in Frankfurt, but the beginning of spring will be celebrated across Europe starting this weekend. The KCDK-E called for participation.
• Kurds from Salzgitter take over Freedom for Öcalan Vigil in Strasbourg 

  A group of Kurds from the city of Salzgitter took over the Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan Vigil in Strasbourg.
• Over 12,300 children killed in Gaza in four months 

  UNRWA, the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees, reported that more children have been killed in Gaza in four months than in four years of conflict worldwide.
• Selahattin Demirtaş protests against degrading treatment 

  The Turkish Ministry of Justice has ordered Selahattin Demirtaş to take off his shoes on camera when entering and leaving his prison cell. The Kurdish politician refuses to comply with the degrading measure.
• Preparations for Newroz festival underway in Frankfurt am Main 

  The central Newroz festival in Germany will take place in Frankfurt am Main once again this year. The Kurdish umbrella organization KON-MED set 23 March as the date for Newroz.
• Newroz events to take place in 5 Austrian cities  

  Newroz in Austria will be celebrated in 5 cities.
• DEM Party members detained for distributing Newroz leaflet in Istanbul  

  Several people, including DEM Party Kadıköy district co-mayoral candidates, were detained by the police in Istanbul.
• Kurds in Avignon continue hunger strike to demand freedom for Abdullah Öcalan 

  Three Kurdish women, who started a hunger strike on 8 March in Avignon demanding freedom for Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, handed over the fast to a new group of activists.
• Memorial for Berkin Elvan, killed by a police tear gas canister during the Gezi protests 

  Berkin Elvan, a 14-year-old teenager, was injured by a tear gas canister on the sidelines of the Gezi protests in Istanbul and died after nine months in a coma. Ten years have passed since then.
• KCK: In memory of the victims of the Gazi and Qamishlo Massacres 

  The KCK paid tribute to the victims of the Gazi and Qamishlo Massacres in a written statement.
• Response to allegations made by US Secretary of State Blinken concerning the PKK 

  If the US wants to stop Al-Qaeda, then they should tell their NATO partner Turkey to end their cooperation with al-Qaida affiliate of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Idlib, Syria, said the KNK regarding the “Strategic Mechanism” between the US and Turkey.
• KCK: Resistance against attacks of denial and extermination is also a form of worship for Muslims 

  The Muslim world is now entering the Islamic month of Ramadan; a time of worship that provides immense blessings and is the most important month of Islam.
• ESP member Gökçe Otlu jailed in Ankara 

  ESP member Gökçe Otlu, who was detained in a political genocide operation in Ankara two days ago, was arrested.
• David Minoves: Abdullah Öcalan is a global leader 

  David Minoves, president of the Catalan civil society organization CIEMEN, said that Abdullah Öcalan is a global leader and called for his freedom.
• Rojava delegation met with great interest in Italy 

  A delegation from the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) and Ruksen Mihemed, spokesperson for the Women's Defense Units (YPJ), continues talks in Italy.
• Nine of the 17 people taken into custody in Ankara sent to prison 

  Nine of the 17 people who were taken into custody on 5 March after their homes were raided were sent to prison on Friday.
• EH Bildu Senators table question to Spanish Foreign Minister about situation in Kurdistan and Turkey 

  EH Bildu Senators Josu Estarrona and Gorka Elejabarrieta tabled a question to the Spanish Foreign Minister about the situation in Kurdistan and Turkey.
• Turkish police take at least 4 people into custody in Ankara 

  Turkish police took at least 4 people into custody in house raids targeting the ESP in Ankara on Friday morning.
• Politicians Tuğluk, Aksoy, Gür and Zozani sentenced to a total of 27 years in prison 

  Politicians Aysel Tuğluk, Halil Aksoy, Nazmi Gür and Adil Zozani were sentenced to a total of 27 years in prison on the charge of "propaganda for a terrorist organization".
• Deadliest year on record for migrants with nearly 8,600 deaths in 2023 

  The Mediterranean crossing continues to be the deadliest route for migrants on record, with at least 3,129 deaths and disappearances.
• Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan Vigil in Strasbourg in its 610th week 

  The vigil for the freedom of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, which has been organized in Strasbourg for 12 years, was taken over by a group from Bremen, Germany.