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• German leftist to give DNA sample for PKK investigation 

  A German leftist activist is being forced to submit a DNA sample in the investigation against the opening of a PKK flag during May 1 celebrations held by workers’ unions in Freiburg, Germany.
• Blood spilled again in Iran 

  The people rose up when Iran attempted to split the county of Kazerun in the province of Fars. 6 people were killed when Iranian security forces opened fire, and a further 40 were wounded.
• Why did Erdoğan go to Britain? 

  Erdoğan’s visit to Britain took place when the economic and political crisis in Turkey is deepening.
• Turkey sends troops to Idlib’s Jisr al-Shughour city 

  The Turkish state continues its invasion attacks in Northern Syria, and have sent troops into Idlib’s Jisr al-Shughour city to tear it away from Syria and annex the town, using an “observation point” as an excuse.
• New records from USD and Euro in Turkey 

  As the June 24 elections in Turkey draw near, the rise in the Euro and US Dollar can’t be stopped.
• OPCW confirms likely use of chlorine in Idlib 

  The FFM determined that chlorine was released from cylinders by mechanical impact in the Al Talil neighbourhood of Saraqib, Idlib.
• Towards the end for ISIS in Deir ez-Zor 

  With the Deir ez-Zor Freedom Operation clearing the Baqhous village to the east of the Euphrates of ISIS gangs, ISIS is one step closer to disbanding and the Operation Cizire Storm is one step closer to its goals.
• Germany still turns a blind eye to Afrin 

  The German government responded to an inquiry on the humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of the Turkish state’s invasion of Afrin with an evasive “Civilian rights may have not been protected in Afrin.”
• Anna Campbell's friends occupy Airbus roof overnight 

  Friends of a female British fighter who was killed by Turkish forces are 27 hours into an occupation of the roof of an Airbus facility in Filton, Bristol, after camping on the roof overnight.
• Police operation against ESP members in Istanbul 

  Istanbul police carried out an operation against ESP members last night.
• Venezuela to vote for new President on Sunday 

  Current President Maduro is given as favourite, but the country faces a strong polarization.
• HDP co-chair: Palestine turned into propaganda material in Turkey 

  HDP co-chair called on AKP to end commercial agreement with Israel.
• Turkey jails artist Pınar Aydınlar 

  Pınar Aydınlar, a former MP candidate for the HDP, has been jailed on Tuesday.
• USD breaks new records every time Erdoğan speaks 

  The US dollar has risen over 4.40 against the Turkish Lira, which is the highest it has ever been. The collapse of the Lira is seemingly unstoppable.
• A 30 km area to the east of the Euphrates has been liberated 

  SDF Commander Şêrgo Hesekê stated that the SDF has liberated a 30 km area to the east of the Euphrates from ISIS in the final phase of the Operation Cizire Storm, and added that the operation in coordination with the Iraqi army will continue.
• Baghous village liberated by SDF cleared of mines 

  After the village of Baghous was freed on Sunday by the Syrian Democratic Forces, it has been cleared of mines.
• Activists drop huge banner on Westminister Bridge in London 

  British anti-ISIS fighters and Kurdish activists drop huge banner on Westminster Bridge and accuse Theresa May of welcoming a war criminal and ISIS supporter to Downing Street.
• When a murderer protests the massacre in Gaza 

  Though many countries protest and condemn the massacre Israel has committed in Gaza, there haven’t been any serious steps taken to stop it. One of the countries that reacted the harshest is Turkey, whose balance in massacres runs higher.
• ISIS uses civilians as human shields in Deir ez-Zor 

  SDF fighters continue to advance towards the Hajin town as part of the Operation Cizire Storm, while ISIS gangs try to take advantage of the bad weather and lay down landmines to prevent the civilians they use as human shields from leaving the region.
• Election results announced for 6 more provinces in Iraq 

  Iraq’s Independent High Commission for Elections announced the results for 6 more provinces.
• Appeal for HDP presidential candidate Demirtaş’s release 

  HDP submitted an appeal to the High Penal Court No.19 for the release of presidential candidate Selahattin Demirtaş.
• London chants “Terrorist Erdoğan” 

  Turkish President Erdoğan was received with slogans of “Terrorist Erdoğan” in his visit to London, while AKP’s fascist gangs threatened protesters there as well.
• Iraqi election results will not bring stability 

  Democratisation is the key to a stable Iraq
• HDP election manifesto: We will change this power! 

  The party promises a transition process to draw a new Democratic Constitution.
• Demirtaş’s election manifesto vows to end the one-man rule 

  The election manifesto of HDP presidential candidate Selahattin Demirtaş has been announced. Demirtaş vows to end the one-man rule in Turkey.