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• Students attacked by police in Istanbul 

  Police attacked youth organizations protesting the increasing suicide cases among university students in Istanbul; seven people were beaten and taken into custody.
• Demonstrations against racism throughout Europe 

  The 19 February racist attack in Hanau was protested in many countries of Europe. Activists paid tribute to the victims.
• ISIS member charged with brutally murdering a Yazidi girl 

  An ISIS member jailed in Germany has been charged with brutally murdering a Yazidi girl, committing genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
• Vengeance Unit claims responsibility for action in Istanbul 

  The Martyr Sorxwin Roboskî Vengeance Unit targeted a textile factory in Istanbul on February 21.
• Hashd al-Shaabi names new deputy head from Hezbollah 

  Following the killing of the deputy commander of the Shiite-dominated militia alliance Hashd al-Shaabi, Abu Fadak al-Mohammedawi was elected as Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis successor.
• More people from Turkey seek asylum in Germany 

  According to the response to a written question by MP Sevim Dağdelen, 2,089 people from Turkey were registered as asylum seekers in Germany between November 2019 and January 2020.
• Families of Imralı prisoners apply for a visit to their relatives 

  Families of Abdullah Öcalan and the other political prisoners in Imralı applied to the Prosecutor's Office for a visit to their relatives.
• Haftar: Any ceasefire would be contingent on Turkish withdrawal 

  Libyan eastern-based military leader Khalifa Haftar demanded that Turkey withdraw its troops and Syrian fighters before any halt to his offensive on the capital Tripoli.
• Sinn Féin McDonald won highest number of votes but is not elected 

  In a historic vote, last night as for the first time in history, someone other than the leader of Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael got the most votes for Taoiseach: Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald.
• Iranians go to the polls amidst turmoil and tensions 

  Iranians are going to polls today to vote in the parliamentary elections.
• KCDK-E calls on people to join marches against racism on Saturday 

  The KCDK-E co-presidency Council called on European countries to take effective measures after the racist attack in Hanau.
• TJA celebrates International Mother Language Day in Amed 

  TJA issued a statement in Amed to mark 21 February International Mother Language Day.
• Germany-wide protests against fascism after Hanau attack 

  Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Germany on Thursday evening to protest against the fascist attack in Hanau and to express their sadness and anger.
• Kurds in Hanau call on peoples to oppose fascism 

  After the racist attack, the Kurdish community centre in Hanau said: "We are angry and sad. Let's oppose fascism, let's stop the racist attacks!"
• Man in his 70s stabbed at mosque in London's Regent's Park 

  A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing at a mosque in central London.
• #Riseup4Rojava calls for protests against right wing terror 

  Yesterday a neo-Nazi murdered nine people in Hanau, the second largest right-wing attack in the history of the German Federal Republic. The campaign #Riseup4Rojava calls for people to take to the streets everywhere tonight to remember the dead.
• Russia urges Turkey to stop supporting terrorists in Syria 

  Russia urged Turkey to cease support of the actions of terrorists and handing them arms.
• Hanau attack: Kurdish women's organisations call for protests 

  Kurdish women's organisations called for demonstrations after the fascist attack in Hanau.
• At least two Kurds killed, three others injured in Hanau attack 

  Among the casualties in the right-wing extremist attack in Hanau are at least two Kurds, three others were injured.
• KON-MED on the attack in Hanau: We are sad and angry 

  According to KON-MED, several Kurds are among the victims of the right-wing terrorist attack in Hanau. Their relatives are currently assembling at the Kurdish cultural centre in Hanau.
• Allawi calls on parliament to vote for his government next Monday 

  Allawi was designated premier by President Barham Salih on 1 February. Many protesters rejected Allawi as another member of the political elite holding power.
• Abdullah Öcalan's lawyers apply to visit their client in Imrali 

  Lawyers of Kurdish people's leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with their client.
• 'What has been imposed on Osman Kavala is torture!' 

  Reactions to the detention and new arrest of Osman Kavala are growing.
• Hanau shootings: 11 dead, including the killer and his mother 

  New details are emerging about the shootings in Hanau, Germany, in which nine people were killed by a German citizen who also killed his mother and finally himself.
• Sinn Féin Anderson: No backsliding on EU regulations after Brexit 

  Martina Anderson spoke after meeting with the Freight Transport Association of Ireland.