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• Shengal people demonstrate against the elimination campaign 

  In the Yazidi settlement area of Shengal, demonstrations have been held for the self-determination of the ancestral population against the elimination campaign. The Iraqi government recently set a deadline of April 1 for the withdrawal of local forces.
• HPG Commander: Mahsum Korkmaz did not accept desperation 

  Legendary guerrilla commander Mahsum Korkmaz died 35 years ago. HPG commander Edip Dersim tells how his solution-oriented attitude still shapes the guerrilla struggle today.
• PJAK announces death of two guerrillas in a plot by Iranian forces 

  Two PJAK guerrillas, Zagros Manî and Şewger Çiya fell victim to a plot in Sulaymaniyah city of southern Kurdistan, northern Iraq in February.
• KDP bans entry and exit to 53 villages in Bradost 

  The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) has banned entry and exit to 53 villages in the Bradost region in cooperation with the Turkish state. The villagers were threatened that they would be targeted by the Turkish state.
• Legendary PKK commander Mahsum Korkmaz remembered 

  On 28 March 1986, the legendary guerrilla commander Mahsum Korkmaz (Nom de Guerre: Egîd) fell a martyr.
• 12 people sentenced to 99 years in prison in "KCK Silopi case" 

  12 people standing trial in the “KCK Silopi trial” have been sentenced to a total of 99 years in prison, including deposed co-mayor of Cizre district of Şırnak.
• HPG pays tribute to 5 guerrillas fallen in Kato Jirka in 2016 

  The HPG commemorated the 5 guerrillas who fell as martyrs in Kato Jirka in 2016.
• HPG commemorates guerrilla Xwînrêj Êrîş 

  The HPG commemorates guerrilla Xwînrêj Êrîş, who lost his life in an accident in the Medya Defense Areas in 2016.
• HPG Air Defense Units hit Turkish soldiers in Heftanin 

  The ‘Martyr Delal Forces’ carried out an action with unmanned aerial vehicles against Turkish soldiers in Heftanin region of Southern Kurdistan, Northern Iraq.
• HPG / YJA Star guerrillas celebrate Newroz in Avaşîn 

  HPG / YJA Star guerrillas celebrated the 2021 Newroz in Avaşîn with the spirit of the victory in Garê.
• Newroz celebration in Kirkuk 

  In Kirkuk, thousands of people celebrated Newroz four days late. There was a call to celebrate the start of the New Year as a day of unity and solidarity.
• Shengal Autonomous Council: We demand our rights enshrined in the constitution 

  Shengal Autonomous Council insists on its right to self-defense, enshrined in the Iraqi constitution, and rejects the Kadhimi government's demand to disband the local security forces.
• Turkish army terrorizes people after Newroz celebration in a village in Bingöl  

  Turkish soldiers harassed the population in a village in the Kurdish province of Bingöl for celebrating Newroz with a bonfire on March 21. People were forced to gather in the village square and were insulted.
• Heftanin State Command warns collaborators 

  We warn the collaborators to take a national and patriotic stand and to give up these activities that serve the enemy and are incompatible with patriotism," said Heftanin State Command.
• Enthusiastic Newroz celebration by the guerrillas in Garê 

  Guerrillas celebrated Newroz by lighting fires and setting off fireworks in Garê, where the occupant Turkish state was severely defeated and had to retreat in February.
• Newroz messages on guerrillas' radios... 

  Guerrillas celebrates Newroz in 2021 with great enthusiasm in the mountains of Kurdistan. The guerrillas, standing around the Newroz fire, send messages of struggle and determination.
• Hunger strike in Maxmur on day 97 

  The 49th group took over the hunger strike in Maxmur Camp against the isolation imposed on Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• Another kasibkar killed in East Kurdistan 

  Iranian policemen killed a kasibkar in the province of Loristan in East Kurdistan.
• HSM: Guerrillas are better prepared than ever 

  The People's Defense Center Headquarters states in its Newroz message to the HPG that the guerrillas are better prepared than ever in all areas to defeat the AKP/MHP regime.
• Guerrillas celebrate Newroz in Zap 

  In the Zap region in southern Kurdistan, the guerrillas held a Newroz celebration. Dozens of fighters came together for the celebration.
• Police attack people joining Newroz celebration in Cizre 

  Turkish police used tear gas against a Newroz celebration in the Cizre district of Şırnak. Despite the attack, tens of thousands of people celebrated their New Year.
• Guerrillas celebrate Newroz in Gare 

  In February, the Turkish army suffered a heavy defeat in the invasion of the Gare region of southern Kurdistan, where the guerrillas lit a Newroz fire at the foothills of the mountains last night.
• Massive Newroz celebration in Van 

  One of the biggest Newroz celebrations in recent years is taking place in Van. The mood is lively and combative.
• Hundreds of thousands celebrate Newroz in Amed 

  Hundreds of thousands of people celebrate Newroz in Amed. "Let those who declare the Kurds null and void look at this square," said HDP deputy Semra Güzel in a speech.
• KDP attacks guerrilla camp in Xakurke 

  The KDP attacked a guerrilla camp in Xakurke with heavy weapons and settled in the area. At the same time, Turkish drones and fighter jets flew over the region in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).