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• Southern Kurdistan people fed up with Turkish attacks 

  Turkish warplanes carried out bombardments against the villages in Sidekan town of Hewler three times last night. One child got wounded and people were forced to leave their homes due to attacks.
• People of Sidekan leave their homes due to Turkish attacks 

  A minor has been wounded and people have left their homes as a result of Turkish aerial bombardments on villages in Sidekan region, Southern Kurdistan.
• The Bird Paradise of Kurdistan: The Hevsel Gardens 

  With the arrival of spring, the Hevsel Gardens in northern Kurdistan city of Amed have unfolded their beauty.
• Turkish warplanes bomb Sidekan in Southern Kurdistan 

  Turkish jets shelled the villages in Sidekan region in Southern Kurdistan.
• Twelfth day of protests in Southern Kurdistan 

  The protests of civil servants in Southern Kurdistan continue for the 12th consecutive day in the southern Kurdistan cities of Koye and Ranya.
• HPG: 9 Turkish soldiers killed in Serhat region 

  HPG Press Office reported that 9 Turkish soldiers were killed in actions carried out as part of ‘Revolutionary Victory Campaign’ launched by guerrillas in Serhat state, Northern Kurdistan.
• Enthusiastic April 4 celebrations in Shengal 

  The Êzidî people and fighters in Shengal celebrate Öcalan’s birthday.
• Turkey’s fear of Öcalan's birthday 

  As in previous years, the Turkish state tried again this year to prevent the celebration of the birthday of Abdullah Öcalan on April 4th.
• Gorran Movement refuses Turkey’s request to meet 

  The Gorran Movement has refused Turkey’s request to meet and said, “You invaded the lands, you massacred civilians, we will not meet with you.”
• Celebrations for Öcalan’s birthday continue 

  Celebrations for the birthday of Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan continue in Medya Defense Zones.
• HPG: “The invading army suffered heavy losses in Siirt” 

  HPG Press Center announced that guerrillas entered the Turkish invasion forces’ positions as part of a revolutionary operation in Siirt and caused heavy losses. 15 soldiers have been killed in the action and over 10 have been wounded.
• 15 detained in house raids in Bulanık 

  Political genocide operations of the AKP regime in Turkey continue.
• “Turkey is building more military bases in Southern Kurdistan” 

  The Turkish army attacks civilian settlements in southern Kurdistan every day and continues to expand its military bases on Iraqi territory. Both the Iraqi central government and the Kurdish regional government are silent on this.
• Turkish army starts an operation in Cudi 

  The invading Turkish army has launched an operation in Cudi region, Northern Kurdistan.
• 5 detained in raid on the house of Öcalan’s brother 

  Five people who were in Amara to celebrate Abdullah Öcalan’s birthday tomorrow were detained in the house of his brother Tuesday night.
• Festival to mark Öcalan’s birthday in Makhmur 

  A festival kicked off in Makhmur, Southern Kurdistan to mark the birthday of Abdullah Öcalan.
• Call to the Iraqi government against Turkish attacks 

  Political activists and lawyers called on the Iraqi central government to take a stand against the Turkish state’s invasion attacks and put pressure on the Turkish state in international arena.
• HPG: Turkish airstrikes on guerrilla zones continue 

  HPG reported continued airstrikes by the Turkish army on guerrilla zones in Southern Kurdistan, and guerrilla actions in Northern Kurdistan.
• Martial law practices on the rise in Northern Kurdistan 

  The Turkish state has been increasing its martial law practices in Kurdistan. In Van, the Gendarmerie investigated 9.351 people and 5.283 vehicles in one day alone, with 60 units and 458 personnel, which caused a stir in the province.
• 12 including HDP members taken into custody in Van 

  12 people including HDP officials have been taken into custody in house raids in Van province.
• Turkish jets demolish cemetery of martyrs in Southern Kurdistan 

  A cemetery of martyrs has been bombed in yesterday’s airstrikes by the Turkish army in Southern Kurdistan.
• Turkish army bombs Sidekan in Southern Kurdistan 

  The invading Turkish army bombed the surroundings of a village in Hewler countryside.
• One-month ban in Hakkari, detentions in Cizre 

  While a one-month ban has been introduced on all activities and events in Hakkari, four politicians have been taken into custody in Cizre.
• Armored vehicle destroyed, 8 soldiers killed in Amed 

  HPG Press Office reported that an armored vehicle of the Turkish army was destroyed and 8 soldiers were killed in Amed countryside. On the other hand, three guerrillas fell as martyrs in the ensuing air-supported operation.
• Autonomous life in Êzidxan cannot be prevented 

  The Ezidis have gained an irrefutable democratic consciousness by building their own institutions and self-government.