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• One more concession from Germany before Erdogan arrives 

  Before Erdogan’s visit to Germany starts tomorrow, the Merkel government has decided to give Ankara 215 million Euros for the refugee deal. Germany had previously refused to pay its part.
• Hahn: The crisis in Turkey can’t be resolved with aid packages 

  “The current economic problems in Turkey are fundamentally problems they created themselves. This situation cannot be remedied by the EU or other member states giving Ankara aid packages or credit.”
• "Referendum on Presidential voting rights step for equality" 

  The Irish Government has finally agreed to hold a referendum to allow Irish citizens abroad, including the North of Ireland, to vote for the President of the Republic.
• Syrian government: We will enter Idlib 

  The Syrian government announced that they will enter Idlib, whether through war or peacefully.
• Justice for Kurdistan campaign in the UK 

  A new campaign titled Justice for Kurdistan has been launched in the UK.
• Prison sentence for Kurdish artist Ferhat Tunç 

  Artist Ferhat Tunç has been sentenced to 1 year, 11 months and 12 days in prison.
• 22 arrested after the attack in Ahvaz 

  In connection with the attack on a military parade in Ahvaz in southwestern Iran, the Iranian intelligence service has reportedly arrested 22 people. The attack last Saturday killed 25 people.
• Tunç: Our voice should be even louder in this dark time 

  Artist Ferhat Tunç is facing a prison sentence accused of making propaganda for an illegal organization.
• Regime forces transfer hundreds of ISIS members to Idlib 

  The Syrian regime has allegedly transferred over 400 ISIS members in Deir ez-Zor to the Idlib Governorate.
• Yüksekdağ: I am proud of my activities 

  HDP former co-chair, Figen Yüksekdağ, is held hostage in prison. At her trial, Yüksekdağ denied the accusations, said she was proud of the activities she carried out throughout her struggle.
• German Left Party fully supports anti-Erdogan protests 

  Die Linke administration has announced that the party will offer full support for the protests to be organized by the ‘Erdogan Not Welcome’ platform in Berlin and Cologne on September 28-29 during Erdogan’s visit to Germany.
• Erdogan points to Kurds with the Idlib wave 

  The deal Russia and Turkey made over Idlib hasn’t come to fruition yet. Turkey has to convince their own gangs still. But Erdogan has already pointed to Kurds as the next target.
• Russia will give Syria S-300s after the plane crisis 

  Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu stated that Russia will deliver the S-300 air defense systems to the Syrian army in 15 days.
• Kurdish Question at the Labour Party conference Fringe meeting 

  Fringe meeting to discuss the Kurdish Question, the fight against fascism in the Middle East, the teaching of jail Kurdish Leader Ocalan and women’s role.
• Presidential election postponed to an uncertain date in Iraq 

  The Presidential election scheduled to take place in Iraq on 25 September has been postponed.
• Broad protests across Germany before Erdoğan's visit 

  In ten cities in Germany rallies and demonstrations took place against the invitation of the Turkish President Erdoğan by Federal President Steinmeier.
• Ocalan’s ideas for peace at Labour Party Conference 

  The meeting is the first of two fringe events organized to update the Labour Party delegates on the situation of Kurdish People’s Leader, Abdullah Ocalan, as well as the situation in the Middle East.
• Demonstration against Erdoğan in Hamburg and Essen 

  Protests continue before Turkish President Erdoğan’s visit to Germany.
• British military requests secrecy for Irish operations 

  It has been learned that the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) has sought to block a ruling ordering it to release information about its ongoing operations in the Six Counties.
• UK Labour Party conference to demand freedom for Öcalan 

  There will be an Öcalan program in the Labour Party conference to be held on September 22-26.
• ISIS also claims responsibility for the attack in Iran 

  ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack that targeted a military parade in Ahvaz city of Iran on Saturday.
• Iran closes border gates after attack 

  Two border gates leading to southern provinces in Iraq have been closed down in Iran following the attack against the military parade in Khuzestan capital Ahvaz.
• German MPs won’t attend Erdogan’s dinner 

  German MPs announced that they won’t be attending the dinner to be held in the presidential palace for Erdogan during his visit to Germany on September 28-29 on President Steinmeir’s invitation.
• Death toll rises to 24 in Iran 

  According to the most recent figures announced, 24 people lost their lives in the attack in Iran.
• Ahvaz Democratic People’s Front claims the attack in Iran 

  The Ahvaz Democratic People’s Front has claimed responsibility for the attack against the military parade in Ahvaz, Iran.