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• HDP and Green Left Party to organize public meetings 

  The HDP and the Green Left Party held their meetings at central level. The parties will hold meetings with the public.
• TJA spokeswoman brings a charge against Ahrar al-Sharqiya commander 

  TJA spokeswoman Ayşe Gökkan filed a criminal complaint against Ahrar al-Sharqiya commander Abou Hatim Shaqra, one of the jihadist mercenaries involved in the brutal murder of Hevrin Khalaf.
• Activists in Strasbourg call for the expansion of the Freedom for Öcalan campaign  

  Activists called for the expansion of the Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan campaign in a press statement marking the 12th anniversary of the vigil in Strasbourg attended by European Parliament members François Alfonsi and Chris MacManus.
• Workshop "For the Democratic Middle East - The Road to Peace" issues final declaration 

  The two-day workshop "For the Democratic Middle East - The Road to Peace" in Beirut ended with a final declaration.
• Lawyer Şahin taken into custody in Amed 

  Lawyer Süleyman Şahin, who went to the courthouse to testify in Amed, was taken into custody by the police.
• UNHCR calls for concerted action as forced displacement hits new record in 2022 

  The increase last year was driven by war in Ukraine and revised estimates for Afghan refugees; further fighting, especially in Sudan, has now pushed the global total to 110 million.
• 5 members of Green Left Party detained in Tekirdağ 

  The Turkish regime continues its political genocide operations against the Green Left Party.
• Workshop in Lebanon: Solution to crises lies in Abdullah Öcalan’s proposals 

  The perspectives of Kurdish people’s leader Abdullah Öcalan were highlighted in the third session of the two-day workshop in Beirut.
• Beirut workshop calls for action to ensure Öcalan’s freedom 

  The workshop titled "Together for a democratic Middle East, Road to peace" continues in Beirut. South African lawyer Mahmud Batil said “We are all responsible for Abdullah Öcalan's freedom. We must raise our voices and work together."
• Germany tolerates pro-Erdogan ultra-nationalist groups 

  The German government said that it was not planning to impose a ban on Turkish ultra-nationalist groups. Left Party Deputy Clara Bünger reacted to the government saying that “What else does the government need for such a ban?
• Suspended sentence for German ISIS woman  

  A German woman who joined ISIS was given a suspended sentence in a German court.
• Press conference at Vigil for Öcalan in Strasbourg 

  A press conference next to the Vigil for Öcalan will take place today in Strasbourg.
• British Kurdish People's Assembly holds congress 

  The British Kurdish People's Assembly held its 14th Ordinary Congress with the participation of its parliamentary, commune and community centre delegates.
• Conference at European Parliament: Europe should support the Kurdish cause 

  Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan’s isolation was denounced and the Kurdish people’s struggle praised during today’s conference at the European Parliament.
• Asrın Law Office's lawyers apply to visit Abdullah Öcalan 

  Lawyers from the Asrın Law Office applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and Imralı Prison Directorate with a request to meet with their client, Abdullah Öcalan.
• Experts warn against remobilization of ISIS in disputed territories in Iraq 

  Security experts warn against a remobilization of ISIS in cities such as Kirkuk, Diyala and Hamrin.
• Four months after the earthquake, people of Hatay still can’t access clean water 

  Four months after the earthquake, people in the southern province of Hatay still have difficulties accessing clean water.
• Iraq calls on the international community to repatriate its citizens from Hol Camp 

  Iraq called on the international community to repatriate its citizens from Hol Camp, which houses tens of thousands of people linked to ISIS gangs, and said the camp has become a "source of terrorism".
• Patnos Municipality HDP co-mayors sent to prison 

  Patnos Municipality HDP co-mayors, Müşerref Geçer and Emrah Kılıç, who were taken into custody on 9 June, were sent to prison.
• Acquittal of HDP members overturned 

  The acquittal of HDP politicians who were accused of "making propaganda for a terrorist organization" has been overturned following an appeal.
• Kurdish language added to the official website of Bern city 

  A Kurdish language option has been added to the official website of Bern city, capital of Switzerland.
• HBDH militia claims responsibility for factory fire in Başakşehir 

  “The capitalist exploitation and its fascist state will be destroyed without fail. Our working people, who have suffered from all kinds of brutality and exploitation for a hundred years, will obtain their freedom.”
• At least 18 people taken into custody in Muş 

  The detainees are reportedly accused of participating in the funeral ceremony for Kurdish musician Mîr Perwer who was killed in Paris on 23 December 2022.
• 'Democratic Middle East' workshop to kick off in Beirut tomorrow 

  Solutions to the problems in the Middle East and the situation of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan will be discussed at a workshop to be held tomorrow in Beirut, Lebanon.
• Five people taken into custody in Beytüşşebap 

  Five people were detained in house raids as part of a new police political operation in Beytüşşebap.