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• 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.
• Peoples' United Revolutionary Movement established for a joint struggle 

  10 revolutionary organisations from Kurdistan and Turkey have announced the establishment of Peoples' United Revolutionary Movement as a unity of force and action formed in the wake of discussions ongoing since December.
• YPG reports ongoing attacks on Sheikh Maqsoud 

  The General Command of YPG has written a letter to the Special Coordination Committee of Syria Ceasefire, detailing the violations of the ceasefire by armed 'opposition' groups.
• Rojava delegation in Luxembourg for official talks 

  A delegation from Rojava, West Kurdistan has been received by Nicolas Schmit, Luxembourg's Minister of Labour, Employment and the Social and Solidarity Economy.
• Four groups in the EP call for action against AKP's massacre of Kurds 

  Four political groups within the European Parliament have called for a visit to Turkey and its Kurdish region, as well as efforts in order for the re-initiation of negotiations between two sides.
• Press conference in the European Parliament on AKP's massacres 

  HDP Urfa deputy Osman Baydemir, Batman deputy Ali Atalan and HDP European Parliament Representative Faik Yağızay held a press conference in the EP together with the Left Group.
• AKP-ISIS trade volume in Akçakale amounts to 7 million USD 

  HDP Group Deputy Chairman İdris Baluken announced export figures that shed light on the economic relations between the AKP government and ISIS.
• Summary of proceedings against 5 HDP politicians 

  A summary of proceedings has been prepared for the annulment of the political immunity of 5 executives of the HDP (Peoples' Democratic Party), DTK (Democratic Society Congress) and HDK (Peoples' Democratic Congress).
• Two women killed after attacking riot police headquarters in Istanbul 

  Two women attacked the Riot Police Headquarters in Istanbul's Bayrampaşa districtwith rifles and grenades. Police cornered and massacred the two women in a nearby basement after the attack.
• 'Biji berxwedana Surê' banner unfurled in Tuscany Stadium 

  People have unfurled two huge banners in Tuscany Stadium in protest at theTurkish state's genocidal attacks against the Kurdish people
• TAK releases new photos of Sömer 

  TAK has released new photos of Abdulbaki Sömer, nom de guerre Zinar Raperîn, who carried out an self-sacrifice action against a Turkish military convoy in capital city Ankara on 17th February.
• 230 lawyers apply to meet Öcalan 

  230 lawyers from various organisations have applied for a meeting with Kurdish people's leader Abdullah Öcalan who has been denied visit by his lawyers since 27 July 2011.
• Hundreds of Islamist fighters enter Azaz through Turkish territory 

  Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that 500 Islamist fighters on Wednesday crossed the Turkish border and headed for the Syrian town of Azaz in northern Aleppo province.
• At least 28 killed, 61 others wounded in Ankara blast 

  Yesterday's bomb attack in Turkish capital Ankara left 28 people dead and 61 others wounded.
• Blast in Turkish capital Ankara leaves 5 dead, 10 wounded 

  According to initial reports, 5 people have died and 10 others got wounded as a result of an explosion in Turkish capital Ankara Wednesday evening.
• International delegation returns without a response on İmralı visit 

  The 11-person international delegation that has been on a three-day visit to Turkey to make efforts for the re-initiation of peace talks has returned without getting a response for their demand to visit Öcalan in İmralı prison.
• One civilian killed, 36 wounded in attacks on Sheikh Maqsoud 

  One civilian was killed and 36 others were wounded in attacks of gang groups on Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo city.
• International Delegation: Öcalan major actor for the achievement of peace 

  The 11-person international delegation on a three-day visit to Turkey called attention to Öcalan's role for the achievement of peace, and called upon the Turkish state to resume the process of resolution and end violence.
• Turkish military continues bombing Til Rıfat and Efrîn 

  Turkey has started to attack the town of Til Rıfat in the wake of its liberation by Jaysh Al-Thuwar yesterday evening.
• International delegation waiting for Ministry's answer to meet Öcalan 

  An international delegation led by Nelson Mandela's lawyer Essa Moosa has arrived in Istanbul to contribute efforts for the ending of the isolation on the Kurdish leader and the ongoing war in North Kurdistan.