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• Kurdish national clothing faces ban in Rojhilat  

  As Newroz approaches, the Iranian regime is increasing its pressure on Kurds, trying to prevent the sale of Kurdish national clothes.
• HPG reports hundreds of Turkish attacks on guerrilla areas 

  Turkey's attacks on the guerrilla areas in Medya Defense Zones have escalated since the PKK's unilateral ceasefire was announced.
• ‘Öcalan’s call is the starting point for a solution in the Middle East’ 

  Expressing its support for the ‘Call for Peace and Democratic Society’, South Kurdistan’s Committee for the Freedom of Abdullah Öcalan said: “The paradigm of the century is the starting point for a solution to the problems in the Middle East."
• HPG: Turkish army attacked guerrilla areas with phosphorus bombs 

  The occupying Turkish army attacked the guerrilla areas 4 times with banned phosphorus bombs, 34 times from the air, 919 times with artillery, howitzers and heavy weapons.
• KCK: We condemn the killing of Alawites in Syria 

  The KCK strongly condemned the killing of Alawites in Syria and emphasized that the solution lies in Abdullah Öcalan’s democratic nation system.
• KCK: Women are leading the democratic society era 

  The KCK said in a statement that the era of a democratic society is the era of women.
• YRK reports Turkish bombardments on Asos region 

  YRK announced that the Turkish state bombarded the Asos region twice yesterday. The attack did not result in casualties but caused great damage to the environment.
• HPG: Turkish army attacked guerrilla areas 828 times 

  While the occupying Turkish army’s air and ground attacks against the guerrillas continue, reconnaissance aircraft taking off from the KDP-controlled areas in Garê region conduct reconnaissance activities over guerrilla areas.
• HPG guerrillas: The struggle for women's freedom is a struggle for the entire society 

  HPG guerrillas Mazlum Çiyager and Kurtay Dêrazor recalled Abdullah Öcalan’s words, “Society cannot be free unless women are liberated,” and emphasized that the struggle for women's freedom is a struggle for the entire society.
• 42 more Yazidi families return to Shengal 

  42 more families, who were displaced from their land during the 2014 onslaught and had been living in a camp in Duhok since, have returned home.
• YPC: We will adhere to the ceasefire declared by the PKK 

  The Self-Defense Units stated that they would comply with the PKK’s ceasefire decision and meet the strategic move of Abdullah Öcalan with a strong stance in the field.
• HPG reports ongoing Turkish attacks on guerrilla areas despite the PKK's announcement of a ceasefire 

  Despite the PKK's announcement of a ceasefire, the Turkish army continues to bomb guerrilla areas in southern Kurdistan.
• Thousands light Newroz bonfire in Rojhilat 

  Thousands of people gathered around the fire lit in Rojhilat to celebrate the upcoming Kurdish New Year, Newroz, on 21 March.
• Yazidi Genocide: More than 5,000 killed, 6,371 abducted 

  The numbers include only those who have been identified while the fate of many other Yazidi citizens who are still missing remains unclear.
• 'Women Militias of Fire and Sun' announce commitment to ceasefire 

  The 'Women Militias of Fire and Sun' announced their commitment to the PKK ceasefire in response to Abdullah Öcalan’s call.
• PJAK: We support Leader Öcalan’s call 

  “As a party that carries out its struggle on the basis of Leader Öcalan's philosophy and paradigm of democratic society, we support Leader Öcalan's call for peace in Turkey and the peaceful resolution of the Kurdish question as a whole,” PJAK said.
• HSM: The ceasefire decision taken by the PKK is valid for all our forces 

  The People's Defense Center Headquarters Command said in a statement that "the ceasefire decision taken by our Party PKK, within the framework of the historic call made by Leader Apo, as of March 1, 2025, is valid for all our forces."
• Yazidi and Arab youth in Shengal express their support for Öcalan’s call 

  Êzidxan Youth Union, Shengal Young Women's Union and Shengal Arab Youth Initiative announced their support for Abdullah Öcalan’s call.
• KNK expresses support for Öcalan’s call, urges Turkey not to miss this historic opportunity 

  KNK calls on the Turkish authorities to give positive responses to Öcalan’s call, and open the way to democratic politics and resolve the Kurdish question through dialogue.
• Ali Bapir calls on the Turkish state to act according to Öcalan’s message 

  Following Öcalan’s historic call, Ali Bapir, leader of the Kurdistan Justice Community, called on the Turkish state to act according to this message.
• New Generation Movement: Mr. Öcalan's call is a historic opportunity 

  Shahsuwar Abdulwahid, leader of the New Generation Movement, expressed their support for Abdullah Öcalan’s call, stating that it is now time for dialogue, reconciliation and commitment to a common future.
• Gorran welcomes Öcalan’s historic call, calls it a 'beginning' 

  The Gorran Movement welcomed Öcalan’s historic call and expressed its hope that it would be “the beginning for a solution and the achievement of Kurdish national rights”.
• Qubad Talabani: Abdullah Öcalan has once again opened the door to a democratic solution 

  Kurdistan Region Vice President Qubad Talabani said that Abullah Öcalan has once again opened the door to peace and a democratic solution, and added that everyone must fulfill their responsibilities for the peace process to progress.
• Masoud Barzani expresses support for the process in Turkey 

  KDP Leader Masoud Barzani said that they continue to support the process and added: "I hope that Mr. Öcalan’s message will form the basis for the resumption of the peace process."
• Nechirvan Barzani expresses support for the new process in Turkey 

  Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani said that they fully support the process that has been initiated and are ready for any kind of assistance and cooperation for the process to be successful.