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• AKP extorts prisoners 

  Involved in all kinds of theft and corruption, the AKP is now making arrestees and convicts pay for power, water, wards and food.
• HDP and ESP members detained in Istanbul 

  Political genocide operations of the AKP regime continue.
• Durham Miner’s Gala Dedicated to the Freedom For Öcalan Campaign 

  The 2018 Durham Miner’s Gala, the largest annual trade union festival in Europe, is dedicated to the Freedom For Öcalan trade union campaign, which is supported by 14 national trade unions, including the TUC, representing six million workers in the UK.
• Families of Soma mine disaster victims march for justice 

  Families of 301 miners who lost their life while working ask for justice.
• Bonfire violence in the North of Ireland 

  The bonfires are light to commemorate a Protestant victory over Catholics in 1690.
• Two released in Hrant Dink case 

  Court ruled release for gendarmerie intelligence officers Metin Yıldız and Ali Öz in the case on the murder of Armenian journalist Hrant Dink.
• Gangs attacking Afrin were hit in Idlib: 5 dead 

  The Wrath of Olives Operation Room announced that 5 gang members who took part in the invasion of Afrin were killed in two separate actions by their fighters south of Idlib.
• Lira’s collapse continues: USD almost at 5 Liras 

  With the new regime instated in Turkey, the Turkish Lira is on the descent once again. USD exchange rate is almost at 5 Liras.
• HDP's Bilgen: The new Government shows no change in policies 

  HDP group vice president said the one-man regime will carry on with the old war policies
• 240 SDF fighters join the Operation Cizire Storm 

  240 SDF fighters have completed their training and joined the Operation Cizire Storm.
• Families of Soma victims to march to Ankara “for justice” 

  When justice failed in the work murder in Soma where 301 miners lost their lives, the families decided to march to Ankara.
• “Those who legitimize invasion are more dangerous than Erdoğan" 

  The people of Sheikh Maqsoud protested Nechirvan Barzani’s statements and said people who legitimize the invasion are more dangerous than Erdoğan.
• Trial for the murder of journalist Hrant Dink resumed 

  Witness confirmed plan to kill Armenian journalist.
• People's Council opened in a village of Deir ez-Zor 

  The People's Council was dedicated to Martyr Xalid who fell fighting to liberate Raqqa.
• Guerrilla actions by the HBDH in the Black Sea region 

  Guerrillas of the Peoples’ United Revolutionary Movement has carried out actions in the Black Sea region north of Turkey.
• 11 people detained in Van, 4 jailed in Elazığ 

  A total of 11 people have been taken into custody in political genocide operations in Van, while 4 people have been jailed in Elazığ.
• Turkish left-wing groups surveilled by German intelligence 

  Germany’s domestic intelligence agency BfV issued a detailed report on the activities of Turkish left-wing movements. The intelligence service alleged that there are 2550 people who are members of these organizations in Germany.
• Erdoğan’s Ottoman gang ‘Osmanen Germania’ banned in Germany 

  The German Interior Ministry has banned the pro-Turkish government Ottomans from Germany gang, who have been on the agenda for organized crime. The ministry said the gang poses a “severe danger” to individuals and the public.
• Turkish Lira is collapsing, foreign press warns 

  With the announcement of Erdoğan’s new cabinet, the USD and Euro have spiked as the Turkish Lira continues to lose value. And the foreign press is publishing views critical of the new cabinet.
• What did Erdoğan talk about with his first guest, Barzani? 

  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Kurdistan Regional Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani, who was also invited to the changing of the regime ceremony.
• Yazidi Kurds take over the vigil for Öcalan in Strasbourg 

  Yazidi Kurds from Germany have taken over the Freedom for Öcalan vigil held in front of the Council of Europe for this week.
• Political genocide operation in İzmir 

  Many people including HDP members have been taken into custody in the western province of İzmir.
• After 95 years: system change in Turkey 

  With the oath of office in the Turkish National Assembly, Tayyip Erdoğan is now officially head of state and government.
• Solidarity demonstrations for Gülizar Taşdemir in Latin America 

  Kurdistan solidarity groups in Latin America promote a campaign to expose Kurdish woman activist Gülizar Taşdemir’s extradition to Turkey by Norway.
• Deir ez-Zor Civic Council holds its 3rd Assembly meeting 

  The meeting discussed the issues and projects to be carried out in the future.