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• Occupation demos by Kurdish youths in 4 cities in Europe 

  Kurdish youths in Europe held occupation demonstrations in protest at the isolation of Kurdish people’s leader Abdullah Öcalan and AKP’s genocidal attacks against the Kurdish population.
• Belgium refutes Erdoğan on ISIS member involved in Brussels attacks 

  Refuting Turkish President Erdoğan's remarks that the ISIS member related to the bomb attacks in Brussel had been extradited to Belgium by Turkey, Belgium’s Minister of Justice said, “This person was sent to the Netherlands, not our country.”
• 22 new summaries of proceedings against 19 HDP deputies 

  22 new summary of proceedings cases against 19 HDP deputies have been submitted to the Prime Ministry to be presented to the Parliament.
• Prisoner on death fast in Edirne sets himself on fire 

  Prisoner Mehmet Karahan who had started a death fast on March 3 in Edirne F-type Closed Prison set himself on fire.
• Explosions in Brussels: 23 dead, 35 injured 

  After Erdoğan’s threats, two major explosions rocked Belgium capital Brussel’s Zaventem International Airport this morning. Minutes later, there was a third explosion in the metro station Maalbeek in the city center.
• 1406 academics from 62 countries urge the AKP to stop the witch hunt 

  Universities around the globe continue showing support for academics targeted by attacks from the AKP and Erdoğan after they called for peace and an end to the war in Kurdistan.
• Triple explosions rock Brussels: Multiple deaths and injuries 

  Four days after Erdoğan said “There is no reason for bombs not exploding in Brussels or any other European city,” there were two explosions in Zaventem International Airport in Belgium’s capital Brussels this morning.
• ‘Newroz piroz be’ banner unfurled at Torino - Juventus match 

  Fans of the Italian soccer team Torino unfurled 'Newroz piroz be' Free Kurdistan' banner during the team's match with Juventus in Olimpico Di Torino Stadium.
• People joining Newroz celebrations attacked by police forces 

  Thousands across Turkey and North Kurdistan have today continued to flock to the streets to celebrate Kurdish New Year Newroz despite the bans imposed by governors ruled by the AKP.
• People flock to Newroz area in Istanbul despite the police attack 

  Police forces have staged a crackdown on masses heading to Bakırköy Halk Pazarı (Public Market) area for celebrations to mark the Kurdish New Year, Newroz despite the ban imposed by the AKP ruling.
• People joining Newroz celebration in Adana attacked by police 

  Yet another police crackdown has been staged on people joining a Newroz celebration in the southern province of Adana.
• Many detained as police attack Newroz event in Başakşehir 

  Police forces attacked the people joining the Newroz celebration in Başakşehir district of Istanbul.
• HBDH calls upon peoples to fill the squares and celebrate Newroz 

  Peoples’ United Revolutionary Movement (HBDH) invited all peoples and oppressed groups to celebrate Newroz in hundreds of thousands across Kurdistan and Turkey.
• Update on Istanbul blast: 5 dead, 36 wounded 

  Turkish Minister of Health Mehmet Müezzinoğlu said 5 people died in the bomb attack, and these include one suicide bomber. 36 others suffered injuries in the attack and 7 of these are in critical condition.
• 4 killed, 20 wounded in blast in Istanbul 

  A blast has occurred on İstiklal Avenue of Istanbul's Beyoğlu district today, leaving 4 people dead and 20 others wounded, including 3 in critical condition.
• Injuries reported in blast in Istanbul 

  A blast has occurred on İstiklal Avenue of Istanbul's Beyoğlu district on Saturday.
• HDP: We will be in Bakırköy on March 20 despite the Newroz ban 

  HDP Istanbul branch protested against Istanbul Governorate’s ban and called for all peoples to Newroz celebrations in Bakırköy Pazar Square on March 20.
• Kobanê Resistance published into book 'Notes Fallen to the Ground' 

  Researcher and writer Mürsel Yıldız collected the diaries of YPG/YPJ fighters who fought against gangs in Kobanê in his book, “Notes Fallen to the Ground”.
• Danish Parliament: We are concerned over the events in Turkey 

  Danish Parliament has reacted to Turkey’s attacks against Kurds and other infractions showing disregard for fundamental rights.
• TAK claims responsibility for the bomb action in Ankara 

  TAK has claimed responsibility for the bomb action that hit Turkish capital Ankara's Kızılay Square on March 13, Sunday.
• Newroz celebrations banned in many cities 

  Celebrations and events to mark the Kurdish New Year, Newroz, on March 21 have been banned in many cities across North Kurdistan and Turkey.
• ÖHD lawyers detained in police operation in Istanbul 

  Anti-terror police teams conducted an expansive detention operation in Istanbul today.
• Death toll in Ankara blast rises to 37 

  Death toll is rising in yesterday's blast in Turkish capital Ankara which hit the central Güvenpark, one of the busiest areas in Kızılay district in the evening.
• Blast in Turkish capital leaves at least 27 dead 

  Turkish capital Ankara was shaken by a huge blast Sunday evening.
• Turkish state terror protested in Strasbourg 

  Thousands of Kurds from across Europe have gathered in Strasbourg today to protest Turkish state's genocidal attacks on the people of North Kurdistan, and the silence of the European institutions.