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• Alevi Unions Federation visited hunger strikers in Strasbourg 

  Alevi Unions Federation members in France yesterday paid a visit to the hunger strikers in Strasburg.
• Kurds in Europe protest international silence 

  Kurdish communities in Europe send out a message and recalled that the Leyla Guven’s hunger strike is on the 75th day. The Kurdish groups noted that Leyla Guven’s life is at grave risk, her demands should immediately be met.
• Hannover police take on role of Turkish colleagues against Kurds 

  The Hannover police has spared no expense and effort to determine the participants in a memorial in September 2017 and initiate proceedings for "violation of the Association Act".
• Swedish MEP Björk expresses support for Güven and her demand 

  MEP Malin Björk of the Swedish Left Party has spoken out in favor of ending the isolation of Abdullah Öcalan and states her support for Leyla Güven's demands.
• People from Sweden visit hunger strikers in Strasbourg 

  Hunger strikes in support to Leyla Güven’s action to demand the end of isolation against Abdullah Öcalan are spreading around Europe.
• Action in Brussels for Leyla Güven  

  Demonstrations in solidarity with Leyla Güven are continuing.
• Thousands in Europe said: “Leyla's demands are our demands” 

  Dozens of actions, rallies and marches have been organised all over Europe in solidarity with HDP Hakkari MP Leyla Güven.
• Freedom for Öcalan Vigil activists visited hunger strikers 

  Members of the Freedom for Öcalan Vigil visited hunger strikers in Strasbourg.
• Kurdish activist goes on hunger strike in Den Haag 

  Hunger strikes against the isolation of Abdullah Öcalan are spreading.
• Solidarity to Leyla Guven from Italy 

  Rete Kurdistan Italia reiterated its “solidarity with the Kurdish people. Leyla’s demands are our demands.”
• British military to be sent to North of Ireland for Brexit 

  Plans are in motion to send British Army Reservists to the North of Ireland to deal with the consequences of a crash Brexit at the end of March.
• Car bomb went off in Derry  

  The bombing in Bishop Street is being linked to the ‘new IRA’, its first such attack in several years.
• Turkish provocation in Paris: Two Kurdish young men injured 

  Kurdish youth protesting the isolation of Abdullah Öcalan were targeted by an armed attack in Paris.
• Feminists Rise up for Rojava! 

  #RiseUp4Rojava
• Ongoing visits to hunger strikers in Strasbourg 

  Hunger strikers in Strasbourg have reached the 34th day of their fast.
• Rally in Derry for Leyla Güven 

  In 1981 Bobby Sands (who had been elected MP) and 9 other political prisoners died as a result of a hunger strike to demand their rights.
• Swedish politicians in solidarity with Leyla Güven 

  “She is one of the most courageous politicians I have ever known in Kurdistan. She has been on a hunger strike for a long time. Her health is at a critical stage."
• Thousands rallied in Amed: End isolation 

  "We have fought for years a battle for brotherhood, justice and equality. Our Hakkari MP, Leyla Güven, is on hunger strike for 73 days. Her demand is our demand. That's why we say we will win.’’
• Leyla Guven’s situation on French television 

  In a special discussion on prominent French television Franceinfo with female politicians and journalists, participants talked about Leyla Guven’s situation on the 72nd day of her hunger strike.
• Swedish MP: Leyla Güven’s demand is my demand 

  Leyla Güven is on day 73 of hunger strike against the isolation of Abdullah Öcalan.
• 4 countries appeal to take back ISIS members YPG holds 

  Indonesia, Russia, Morocco and Sudan have appealed officially to the Rojava administration for the extradition of ISIS members the YPG has captured alive in operations against the gangs.
• Australian Socialist Alliance calls for solidarity with Guven 

  The Australian Socialist Alliance said Leyla Guven is on the brink of death and demanded that the isolation end immediately.
• Leyla Guven’s letter: Whatever the price may be, we will prevail! 

  Leyla Guven said: “I am breathing in a reality of life worth dying for and I am at a point where I will gladly embrace death for this cause. Whatever the price may be, we will prevail."
• Thousands join the rally in support of hunger strikes in Amed 

  HDP has organised a rally in the Kurdish city of Amed (Diyarbakır) to call attention to the isolation of Abdullah Öcalan and hunger strikes in and outside prisons.
• Progressive Bench of Parlasur sent solidarity message to Güven 

  The Parlasur works as a deliberative organ for Mercosur, a regional bloc constituted by Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela and, more recently, Bolivia.