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• Newroz martyrs in Hasekê laid to rest 

  29 Kurdish civilians who were martyred as a result of ISIS attacks during Newroz celebrations in Hasekê town of Cizîrê Canton in Rojava, West Kurdistan, on 20 March have been laid to rest.
• Erdoğan keeps denying the Kurdish question 

  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has once again denied the presence of the Kurdish question.
• DBP calls to raise the struggle against the hydroelectric power plants 

  DBP has issued a statement about the ongoing construction of hydroelectric power plants in Kurdistan and called for the enhancement of the struggle against the destruction of the nature and cultural heritage by their construction.
• Support from the Armenian community in Austria for HDP 

  Support for the HDP for the upcoming general elections in Turkey on 7 June continues to increase among the people living Europe who can vote in the elections in Turkey.
• People cross into Metina despite the blockade of KDP peshmergas 

  The Kurdish people who departed to join to the Newroz celebration in Metina area of the Medya Defence Zones were prevented from crossing into the area by the KDP peshmergas.
• KCK: Hasekê massacre will be called to account 

  The KCK Executive Council Co-presidency has vehemently condemned the massacre carried out by ISIS fascists in Hasekê, and offered its condolences to the families and the people of Kurdistan/
• German Protestant Church: Only way is to arm Kurds 

  The Evangelical Church in Germany, one of the largest Protestant churches in the world, has called for more arms to be provided to South Kurdistan to combat ISIS gangs.
• Demirtaş: Victory will be ours on 7 June 

  HDP Co-president Selahattin Demirtaş spoke at yesterday’s enormous Newroz celebration in Istanbul, saying that the message of Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan had been warmly welcomed in Istanbul.
• Newroz celebration in Argentina 

  A Newroz celebration took place in the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires yesterday.
• Over one million salute Öcalan at Newroz rally in Istanbul 

  Over one million people are joining the Newroz rally in Istanbul today, chanting enthusiastic slogans demanding the freedom of the Kurdish Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• Six gang members killed in Sinjar 

  People's Defense Forces Press Centre (HPG-BIM) issued a written statement about the ongoing clashes and offensives in Sinjar.
• Peshmerga anti-terror forces commander: we are obstructed 

  The Peshmerga Anti-terror Forces Commander, Polat Sheikh Jangî, said their demands to liberate Sinjar have been several times rejected by the Kurdistan Regional Administration, adding that they were also stopped on one front in Kirkuk.
• ISIS blow up Sinjar shrine 

  ISIS gangs continue to attack the common historical values of humanity, blowing up today the tower at the shrine considered to be one of the symbols of Sinjar.
• Newroz celebrated all over Turkey 

  Newroz celebrations have continued to take place in many cities of Kurdistan and Turkey with great enthusiasm, greeting the message of Abdullah Öcalan read out in Amed yesterday, which was a manifesto for freedom and democracy.
• Bayık: It is our historic duty to defend humanity 

  KCK Co-president Cemil Bayık said that at this year’s Newroz they were highlighting the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan and of the Kurdish people. He called on all peoples in Turkey to support the HDP at the June 7 elections.
• Öcalan’s message, guerilla and 7 June - Cahit Mervan 

  PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan’s 2015 Newroz message is clear: in spite of the perception that the Turkish side has endevoured to create in the last few months, the PKK’s laying down its weapons is not on the agenda.
• Newroz message of Öcalan read out in Amed 

  Kurdish National Leader Abdullah Ocalan, called for a PKK congress to begin an era of peace. Here is the full text of Ocalan's message:
• Newroz celebrated in guerrilla areas 

  The Kurdish New Year, Newroz, is being celebrated in Medya Defence Zones by freedom guerrillas as well.
• 17 killed in attacks in Hesekê 

  17 people were reported killed in two separate attacks which targeted the people attending the Newroz celebration in Hesekê town of Cizire Canton in Rojava, West Kurdistan.
• Masses flock to Kandil for Newroz celebration 

  Tens of thousands of people from all four parts of Kurdistan as well as from abroad have started to flock to Kandil for Newroz celebration.
• Newroz in Amed kicks off with the march of the youth 

  Hundreds of thousands of people have started to gather for the historic Newroz celebration in Amed today, which is expected to be the most massive and enthusiastic Newroz celebration ever.
• Newroz fire in Kobanê lit by YPG/YPJ fighters 

  Celebrations to mark the Kurdish New Year, Newroz, have started in Kobanê town of West Kurdistan, Rojava.
• DBP calls for mass participation at Newroz 

  Calling for mass participation at Newroz celebrations, the DBP said: “The message of Mr. Öcalan will give a greater meaning to this year’s Newroz”.
• Kongra Gel: 2015 Newroz should mark the freedom of Leader Apo 

  Kongra Gel has issued a statement regarding this year’s Newroz saying it has to be the Newroz for the freedom of the Kurdish Leader, Abdullah Öcalan, and called for mass participation.
• Erdoğan: I am opposed to the Monitoring Delegation 

  Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced that he is against a Monitoring Delegation, the formation of which is seen as a crucial step to start formal negotiations in the resolution process.