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• Dozens detained in political genocide operations ahead of Newroz 

  The government of Turkey has increased the operations of political genocide ahead of the upcoming Newroz on March 21.
• 110 youths join the ranks of Manbij Military Council 

  110 youths from Manbij have joined the ranks of Manbij Military Council (MMC) after completing their training at Martyr Faysal Abu Leyla Academy.
• Rojava Kurds from Germany take over the vigil for Öcalan in Strasbourg 

  The Freedom for Öcalan Vigil in front of the Council of Europe building in Strasbourg, France, that began on June 25, 2012, is in its 247th week.
• Clashes between SDF and ISIS in the Operation Wrath of Euphrates 

  Violent clashes are taking place between ISIS groups and fighters of the YPG-led Syrian Democratic Forces that are making further advances towards ISIS stronghold Raqqa.
• Turkish gangs in al-Bab threaten the Netherlands 

  Turkish gangs that invaded the al-Bab town of Syria threatened the Netherlands in a video message featuring armed men propagating for the Turkish state.
• Belgian authorities ban MHP rally 

  Belgian authorities have cancelled the rally Turkish nationalist party MHP was planning in Anvers due to “security risks”.
• Minesweeping by SDF fighters en route to Raqqa 

  Syrian Democratic Forces fighters marching on towards Raqqa in the Operation Wrath of Euphrates deliver heavy blows to ISIS gangs. The area turned into a minefield is being cleared step by step.
• AKP-MHP supporters terrorize people in Amsterdam 

  Police detained 12 people from a group of AKP-MHP supporters who terrorized people in Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands Sunday evening.
• Pro-AKP group attacks Norwegian journalist they mistake for 'Dutch' 

  An pro-AKP group has attacked a Norwegian journalist in Istanbul, thinking that he was from the Netherlands.
• Presentation at Concordia Uni: Is Turkey sliding into authoritarianism? 

  Report back from an International Peace Delegation on Turkey and the Kurds; Is Erdoğan's Turkey sliding into authoritarianism?
• Turkish Prime Minister's meeting in Denmark cancelled 

  The government of Denmark has cancelled the meeting of Turkish Prime Minister in Copenhagen.
• Mayor of Rotterdam: Turkish Consul General lied to us 

  While Dutch Prime Minister stated that the Turkish government has done everything it can to get the events out of hand, Mayor of Rotterdam said "Turkey's Rotterdam Consul General tried to fool me and lied as he said 'No ministers are coming.'"
• Kurdish youths protest Turkish Foreign Minister in France 

  Kurdish youths are protesting Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu who has arrived in the French city of Metz for a meeting for the upcoming referendum.
• Manbij Democratic Civilian Administration Council takes office 

  The Co-presidents of the 13 committees within the Manbij Democratic Civilian Administration Council took oath and took office after receiving a vote of confidence from the Legislative Assembly.
• Êzidîs in Europe organise a sit-in and long march against KDP's betrayal 

  Êzidî organisations in Europe called for participation in the protests they organise against betrayal and the KDP-AKP's attacks on Shengal, and vowed to stand with their people in Shengal.
• AKP supporters carry out provocation in Rotterdam 

  Groups organized by the AKP carried out a provocation in Rotterdam after Turkish ministers propagating for the dictatorship were not allowed to enter the Netherlands.
• Families of hundreds of ISIS leaders and members flee Raqqa 

  As the circle around ISIS tightens with the Operation Wrath of Euphrates, families of hundreds of leaders and members of the “Islamic State” organization flee the Raqqa city.
• Kas Ecîl village liberated in the Operation Wrath of Euphrates 

  Wrath of Euphrates fighters have liberated the village of Kas Ecîl from ISIS gangs.
• AKP General Vice-President's conference in Sweden cancelled 

  AKP General Vice-President and Former Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock Mehdi Eker's conference set for tomorrow in Stockholm, Sweden has been cancelled.
• Dutch police intercept Turkish Minister's convoy at border, deny passage 

  After cancelling flight permit for Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu earlier today, Netherlands has blocked the land route for another minister of Turkey.
• European Union suspends support programmes for Turkey 

  European Union Commissioner Johannes Hahn stated that financial support programmes for Turkey have been suspended.
• Êzidî artists protest the KDP betrayal in Bremen 

  Members of the Platform of Êzidî Artists held a demonstration in Bremen, Germany in protest at the KDP attack on Shengal.
• At least 46 killed in twin blasts in Damascus 

  Syrian capital Damascus was shaken by twin blasts which killed dozens of people.
• Netherlands cancels flight permit for Turkish Foreign Minister 

  Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu who was set to fly to Rotterdam, Netherlands today has been banned from flying into the country.
• Êzidîs issue a joint call and demand on Shengal 

  Êzidî Democratic Society Coordination comprised of 16 parties, NGOs and institutions demanded the recognition of Shengal's status and its self-administration and self-defense forces.