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• Did the AKP obtain the addresses from German authorities? 

  Political asylum seekers who fled the Erdoğan regime and sought refuge in Germany have been sent letters signed by Erdoğan. Letters were also sent to refugee camps, which strengthens the possibility that the addresses were provided by German authorities.
• Sandstorm in Raqqa 

  A violent sandstorm raged on Friday in the northern Syrian city of Raqqa.
• Detention operation against HDP members in Ankara 

  More people are getting arrested in Turkey in the crackdown staged by the government against Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) before Sunday’s presidential and parliamentary elections.
• Kurdish singer from Germany detained in Turkey 

  Musician Hozan Cane has been detained in Edirne, Turkey.
• Peace in Kurdistan Campaign sends solidarity message to the HDP 

  We stand with you in this brave battle for the restoration of democracy in Turkey, says British campaign group to the HDP.
• Demirtaş: “Running for president from my prison cell” 

  The HDP presidential candidate published a piece in the New York Times.
• HDP’s Pervin Buldan: The AKP is afraid of Demirtaş 

  Speaking in Şemdinli, Buldan called on people to vote for jailed MP candidate Leyla Güven.
• Armed attack on the flat of HDP MP Candidate in Kocaeli 

  Flat of HDP Kocaeli MP Candidate Necmettin Doğrul was targeted by an armed attack last night.
• HDP’s Demirtaş sends message to the people of Dersim 

  The message was read at the HDP rally joined by thousands.
• HDP's Uca: HDP will determine the future of Turkey 

  HDP Batman candidate Feleknas Uca said the AKP is under pressure and got the whole system working for it.
• Election campaign was neither democratic nor fair 

  The report by the Human Rights Association and Foundation show HDP most affected by violations.
• Demirtaş sends voice message: End of an era in Turkey 

  HDP’s Presidential Candidate Selahattin Demirtaş said one single vote can determine the fate and added that “Everybody must work very hard.” Demirtaş said, “This will be the end of an era in Turkey. An era of oppression and tyranny.”
• German, Swedish observers from OSCE not allowed to enter Turkey 

  Observers for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Die Linke MP Andrej Hunko from Germany and Jabar Amin from Sweden were not allowed to enter Turkey. Both countries are protesting the incident.
• SDF liberates al-Zibah village 6 km to Iraqi border 

  SDF fighters have liberated the village of Zina 6 km to the Iraqi border as part of the Operation Cizire Storm.
• Manbij Military Council: International Coalition to stay 

  Commander Mihemed Abu Adil confirmed Turkish troops and its mercenary allies did not enter the city
• Last rush before the elections, HDP everywhere 

  Three days left before the elections, HDP hold last rallies 
• US Vortel: We'll protect Manbij from any danger 

  A US official delegation visited the city of Manbij
• Mardin says: Turn your back to fascism 

  HDP rally in Mardin crowded and colourful 
• KCDK-E to take over the Vigil for Öcalan on 25 June 

  The Vigil for the freedom of Öcalan began on 25 June 2012.
• Turkey’s economy needs reliability and peace 

  The manifesto pledge on the economy of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) in the Turkish elections on June 24.
• HDP Council member jailed 

  Arife Çınar was detained while canvassing in İzmir.
• Lawyer: 250,000 women in shelters will not be able to vote 

  DBP Legal Commission member, lawyer Şivan Cemil Özen called on voters to check out for any irregularity.
• HDP's Demirtaş: Time is up for Erdoğan and the AKP 

  Speaking to ARTE the HDP presidential candidate said he is confident and 24 June will give Turkey a fresh start
• Iraqi Constitutional court approves recount of votes by hand 

  The Iraqi Constitutional Court has issued a verdict to have the votes recounted by hand following objections to the Iraqi parliamentary elections. The Court stated that the parliament’s decision does not go against the constitution.
• Kurz responds to Erdoğan: We are not afraid of your threats 

  Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz spoke about Erdoğan’s threats after the mosques under the AKP government were closed and imams deported to Turkey. Kurz said: “We are not afraid of your threats.”