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• Municipality of Van's Çaldıran district also usurped by the government 

  In the Northern Kurdistan province of Van where a total of 12 municipalities are held by the Democratic Regions' Party (DBP), the 10th municipality has also been usurped by the government.
• Turkish helicopter shells Til Elo village in Rojava 

  A Turkish helicopter has shelled Til Elo village in the territory of Rojava, West Kurdistan.
• People demand freedom for Öcalan in Qandil's Meredo town 

  Residents of Qandil's Meredo town protested the February 15 1999's international conspiracy against Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan today.
• KDP bans youths marching for Öcalan from entering Hewler 

  KDP Asayish obstruct the participants of the Long March from Sulaymaniyah in protest at the February 15 conspiracy from entering Hewler.
• HPG: Two Turkish soldiers killed in Şırnak 

  HPG reported that two Turkish soldiers were killed in an action by guerrillas in Şırnak countryside.
• Shengal Constituent Assembly: Êzidî people will defend Öcalan the most 

  Shengal Constituent Assembly stressed that: "The conspiracy against Leader Apo is a conspiracy against the Êzidî people. This is why Êzidî community will defend the Leader the most."
• KCK: Colonialism is falling apart, Kurds are not without options 

  In a statement on the February 15 Conspiracy, KCK said " Everyone will see that not a single drop of blood that Kurdish people shed is in vain and victory is near. With our people, we will prevail. Together, we will freely greet our Leader."
• Co-mayor of Siirt's Gökçebağ town jailed 

  Following his detention as part of the increasingly ongoing operations of political genocide two weeks ago, Co-mayor of Siirt's Gökçebağ town has been jailed.
• Trustee appointed to Amed's Dicle district municipality held by DBP 

  Yet another municipality held by the Democratic Regions Party (DBP) has been usurped by the government through an unlawful appointment of trustee in place of elected representatives.
• YPG respond to the attacks of the Turkish army and affiliated gangs 

  YPG reported that the Turkish army and the gangs operating under the command of the Turkish army continue their attacks and violations against the territory of Rojava.
• Up to 21 years in prison sought for HDP Batman MP Mehmet Ali Aslan 

  Up to 21 years prison sentence has been asked for HDP Batman MP Mehmet Ali Aslan.
• PKK: The Kurdish people are resisting the most vile conspiracy in history 

  PKK Executive Committee called the February 15 international conspiracy as the “most vile attack in history and the day of the Kurdish genocide”.
• Turkish aerial activity over Qandil and Xinere 

  There is an intense activity of Turkish aircraft over Medya Defense Zones.
• Mine laid by soldiers leaves a 15-year-old wounded in Amed 

  A 15-year-old minor was wounded as result of the explosion of a mine laid by Turkish soldiers in the countryside of Amed's Dicle district.
• Kurdish youths marching to Hewler for Öcalan reach Kirkuk 

  The march of the Kurdish youth in South Kurdistan from Sulaymaniyah to Hewler continues on the fourth day.
• Increased Turkish military activity in North Kurdistan 

  Turkish army is increasing its activities in Northern Kurdistan territory amid ongoing operations in some regions and preparations for more military campaigns in other areas.
• Wrath of Euphrates Spokesperson greets the Hewlêr march 

  Operation Wrath of Euphrates Spokesperson Cihan Şêx Ehmed saluted the participants of Hewlêr march and said “Your glorious march from Sulaymaniyah to Hewlêr is a message of national unity.”
• Kurdish youths marching to Hewler for Öcalan visit Anfal Monument 

  South Kurdistan youth marching for Öcalan's freedom visited the monument for Anfal martyrs in Chamchamal this morning before continuing towards Kirkuk.
• Mine explosion in Qamishlo kills two asayish members 

  Two members of asayish (public security) were killed and two others were wounded as result of an explosion in Qamishlo city of Rojava, West Kurdistan.
• Southern Kurdistan youth’s march for Öcalan continues 

  The march that started from Sulaymaniyah to Hewler with the slogan “Destroy the occupation with revolutionary revenge, liberate the Leader” continues on the second day.
• YPG reports ongoing Turkish attacks and activities against Rojava 

  YPG reported that Turkish army continued its attacks and activities targeting the lands of Rojava, West Kurdistan.
• KCK on February 15 conspiracy: We will make 2017 a year to triumph 

  KCK Executive Council Co-Presidency stated that struggle was the best answer to be given against the 15 February conspiracy, and vowed to definitely make 2017 a year to triumph.
• Armored vehicle runs over and kills 7-year-old in Kerboran 

  Turkish state forces that continue to massacre Kurdish children across Kurdistan have murdered a child called Berfin in Kerboran yesterday.
• The book of the Italian fighter who defended Kobanê: Heval Marcello 

  Fighting against ISIS in Kobanê for 3 months, Italian Karim Franceschi’s book “The Fighter - The Story of the Italian Who Defended Kobanê Against ISIS” was published by Ceylan Publishing under the title “Heval Marcello”.
• Another DBP-held municipality usurped by the government 

  A trustee was appointed to the Görümlü Municipality in Silopi while the Co-mayors, who remain in custody, have been referred to court.