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• 13 gang members killed in Kobanê and Til Hemis 

  The YPG Press Centre has reported that 13 gang members were killed in clashes yesterday in Kobanê and Til Hemis, while in Til Temir YPG/YPJ forces found the bodies of 18 gang members in search operations.
• Woman who made victory sign released 

  The woman who was detained yesterday in Batman for making a victory sign while the convoy of the Turkish President Erdoğan was passing, has been released.
• Demirtaş in Manisa and Izmir today 

  HDP Co-president Selahattin Demirtaş is to attend a solidarity lunch in Manisa today, after which he will travel to the city of Izmir.
• HDP calls for release of those detained on May Day 

  The HDP Istanbul branch has issued a statement calling for the immediate release of those who were detained during May Day demonstrations in Istanbul.
• Event for Kobanê in Brighton 

  A solidarity evening was organised in Brighton, on the south coast of England, last night, to raise funds for the building of a school in Kobanê.
• 2 people detained on May Day formally arrested 

  While the legal procedures for 234 persons detained during the May 1 demonstration in Istanbul continue, 2 people have been formally arrested by a court.
• Support for HDP from IRAN PEN 

  Bahram Rahmani, the head of IRAN PEN, a member of international PEN, has said that they support the HDP in the 7 June elections as the HDP is the only party that defends peace and freedom of expression in Turkey.
• HDP visits new Turkish Cypriot President 

  A HDP delegation has visited the recently-elected President of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus [only recognised by Turkey], Mustafa Akıncı, to congratulate him on his success.
• HDP Dersim candidates call for people to return to the villages 

  HDP Dersim parliamentary candidates Edibe Şahin and Alican Önlü are continuing their campaigning in the villages and districts of the province.
• Bombardment and ambushes by the Turkish military 

  People’s Defence Forces (HPG) Press Office has issued a statement reporting that military operations carried out by the Turkish army are continuing to increase.
• Prosecutor: I will keep them in custody for 40 days if I want 

  Those arrested on the May Day demonstration in Istanbul are being denied all their legal rights.
• Huge security measures in Amed before Erdogan’s visit 

  The Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is paying a visit to the main Kurdish city, Amed, to make a speech at a rally in Station Square.
• Asya Abdullah: The solution lies in the cantonal system 

  Democratic Union Party (PYD) Co-president Asya Abdullah said they believe the solution to problems in Syria lies in the cantonal system.
• Yüksek: We will live without being dependent on the state 

  Party of Democratic Regions (DBP) Co-president Yüksek spoke at a May Day rally in Batman, drawing attention to the exploitation of workers.
• Images from May Day in Istanbul 

  Turkish police staged crackdown on thousands of people who poured out into the streets today to celebrate the International Worker's Day in Istanbul.
• Operation and bombardment in Dersim 

  The People’s Defence Forces (HPG) Press Office has said in a written statement that operations, bombardments and aerial activity of the Turkish military is continuing to increase.
• Large May Day rally in Batman 

  A May Day rally in Batman today was attended by thousands of workers and democratic forces, all of which unfurled their flags and banners in a colourful and pluralist way.
• 136 detained in Istanbul 

  Istanbul police directorate has announced that 136 people have been taken into custody so far. As many as 20,000 police have been deployed around the Taksim Square.
• Yüksekdağ: People being prevented only have carnations in their hands 

  HDP Co-president Figen Yüksekdağ joined trade unionists meeting in Beşiktaş before marching to Taksim and called for the barricades around Taksim Square to be removed.
• Cizîr Canton co-presidency celebrates May Day 

  The co-presidency of the Cizîr (Jazireh) Canton of Rojava has issued a written statement to mark May Day, calling for a struggle to build a democratic society based on mutual recognition of peoples.
• More arrests in Istanbul 

  The May Day crisis desk set up by lawyers has reported that there have been 80 arrests so far in Istanbul.
• Turkey will not be free without May Day celebrations 

  Kani Beko, the head of the largest trade union confederation on the left, DISK, said: “Turkey cannot be free if Taksim is not free. Turkey will not be a democratic country if the workers cannot celebrate May Day in Taksim”.
• Remembering Workers' Day of 1977 

  Labour Day celebrations on Taksim Square in 1977 had seen the participation of well over 500,000 citizens. Many workers had not even entered the square when shots were heard.
• Massive police presence in Istanbul for May Day 

  Thousands of police have been deployed around Taksim Square in Istanbul to prevent workers and people wishing to celebrate May Day in the square.
• İmralı delegation: Our final warning to the government 

  The İmralı delegation has made an important statement regarding the stage reached in the "Process of Resolution".