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• KNK delegation visits hunger striker Fadile Tok in Maxmur 

  A KNK delegation visited the hunger strikers in Maxmur who are on day 90 of their protest and Fadile Tok, who has been on a hunger strike for 55 days.
• Mass graves opened in Shengal 

  Mass graves of Yazidis who were massacred in the August 3, 2014 ISIS attacks in Shengal are being opened.
• Crisis between KDP and PUK continues 

  KDP and PUK have signed an agreement to form the new government, but PUK does not attend parliamentary sessions and KDP continues to act according to the party program regarding the new government.
• AKP conducts armed election campaign in Baskale 

  AKP’s Van Baskale Youth Organization President Sahin Karaman conducts the election campaign in the villages of Van’s Baskale district with weapons on his and his companions’ persons.
• Mass graves in Shengal to be opened 

  Mass graves containing the remains of Yazidis massacred by ISIS in Shengal, will be opened.
• Nasir Yagiz takes a turn for the worse on day 114 of fast 

  “There should be more pressure on the Turkish state. The isolation imposed upon Leader Ocalan should end at once.”
• Hunger strike in Hewlêr reached day 114 

  The hunger strike resistance against Öcalan’s isolation in Hewlêr has reached day 114 and has been taken over by the 57th group of activists.
• KDP stops KNK delegation from entering Rojava 

  A KNK delegation was to hold meetings in Rojava, but the KDP did not allow them to cross the border.
• Hunger striker Mehmud warns of “death fast” following threats 

  Herem Mehmud, who has been on an indefinite non-alternating hunger strike for 19 days protesting the isolation imposed upon Kurdish Peoples’ Leader Abdullah Ocalan, protested the Asayish forces’ pressure.
• HPG reports Turkish airstrikes in South Kurdistan 

  The Turkish state continues its aerial attacks against South Kurdistan lands.
• Hunger striker Yağız on day 113 of fast 

  “This action will be successful. I will try to realize my dreams. I will try to heal the wounds of this people. My hope is strong.”
• Tevgera Azadi and RJAK headquarters reopened 

  The Tevgera Azadi and RJAKheadquarters shut down by the Asayish security forces have been reopened.
• Kurdish parties and intellectuals working for national unity  

  “I say to all the peoples of the world and our enemy trying to destroy us: Kurdish women will always resist and win with their strong will.”
• Tensions rise in Hewler Parliament on New Generation 

  The New Generation Movement was removed from the parliament when they attended the Tuesday session of the Kurdistan Regional parliament in Hewler.
• Hunger striker placed in solitary confinement 

  Hunger striker Kadir Kaplan was placed in solitary confinement in the Amasya Type E Closed Prison.
• 7 people arrested in Cizre 

  7 people detained in political genocide operations in Cizre have been arrested.
• 17 more children rescued from ISIS in Baghouz taken to Shengal 

  17 more Yazidi children rescued by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the final operation against ISIS in Baghouz have been taken to Shengal and reunited with their families.
• 9 people detained in Varto 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide operations against the Kurdish people continue.
• HPG reports Turkish air raids in South Kurdistan 

  The Turkish state continues its aerial attacks against South Kurdistan lands.
• Hewlêr hunger striker: This will be our spring 

  “Let us end this persecution in unity and solidarity. Peace and freedom cannot be achieved without paying a price. Let’s prepare for this Newroz and for a future of peace and without isolation. Our success is closer than ever."
• Winter landscape in Çarçella 

  In the north Kurdistan mountain region of Çarçella one feels like on the roof of the world.
• Mother of hunger striker Yağız warns of life danger for her son 

  Muazzez Yağız underlined that not only her son Nasır Yağız, but also Leyla Güven and the other hunger strikers are facing a very critical stage.
• PKK: Persistence on socialism is persistence on being human 

  PKK back online on a new website efficient with more content.
• Yagiz’s health continues to deteriorate on day 109 of fast 

  The HDP member is on the 109th day of his fast against isolation.
• 1 Turkish soldier and 2 gang members killed in Afrin 

  Afrin Liberation Forces carried out a sabotage action along the Tirinde road. 1 Turkish soldier and 2 gang members were killed in the action.