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• Kurdistan National Congress congratulates Kurdish people and DEM Party for election results 

  The KNK said in a statement that "the local elections celebrated on 31 March resulted in the victory of the democratic masses in Kurdistan and Turkey who are in favour of social equality and political change."
• Mother forced to speak Turkish at visit with her prisoner son 

  Fince Akman, protested the fact that the guards forced her to speak Turkish during a prison visit with her son.
• Farewell to Michalis Charalambidis, a long-time friend of the Kurds 

  Writer and politician Michalis Charalambidis, a close friend of the Kurds from Pontus, was laid to rest.
• KCK obituary for Michalis Charalambidis 

  “We shall always remember Michalis Charalambidis and carry his memory ahead in the fight for Kurdistan’s independence,” said the KCK.
• KCK: The attackers on Kurds in Belgium were the Turkish ISIS 

  Demanding a change in policy from the European governments, KCK urges the Kurdish people to refrain from engaging in provocative behavior or turning to means other than democratic actions and endeavors.
• KCK commemorates martyrs of Mahabad and Kizildere 

  The KCK paid tribute to the martyrs of Mahabad and Kizildere, calling once again "for unity, to form new alliances and coalitions, and intensify the fight for equality, freedom, and democracy."
• US delegation continues talks with Turkish officials in Ankara 

  US-Turkish talks coincide with the Turkish state's continued attacks on Rojava and threats of a new invasion of southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• Israeli attack on Aleppo: At least 42 dead 

  Israel's attacks on Aleppo escalated amid the continuing war in Gaza. At least 42 dead.
• DEM Party: AKP acts as the spokesperson of racists in Belgium 

  The Central Executive Committee of the DEM Party stated that AKP members acted like the spokesperson of racist-paramilitary groups in Belgium and called on the Belgian authorities to take action against the racists.
• Corsican Assembly adopts proposal for 'autonomy within the Republic' 

  The proposal to include in the Constitution an "autonomy status" for Corsica "within the Republic" was adopted by a large majority by the Corsican Assembly.
• KON-MED warns the Kurdish people and organisations of 'provocations' 

  The Confederation of Kurdistan Societies in Germany (KON-MED) warned the Kurdish people and organisations "against internal and external provocations" following the racist attacks in Belgium.
• Hunger strike of political prisoners in Turkey on day 123 

  The hunger strike action of PKK-PAJK prisoners in Turkey and North Kurdistan prisons within the scope of "Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan, a Political Solution to the Kurdish Question" has entered its 123rd day.
• HBDH Mazlum Doğan Militia claims responsibility for two actions in Istanbul 

  The HBDH Mazlum Doğan Militia said that they targeted and burned a "fascist repair shop" and a "boat manufacturing plant" in Istanbul on the occasion of "Heroes' Week".
• The racist attack against Kurds in Belgium protested in Nuremberg 

  The racist attack against the Kurds in Belgium was protested in Nuremberg. Activists condemned the European states, saying that "every attack against the Kurds is carried out with the courage taken from your silence."
• Akkuyu nuclear plant workers protest for unpaid wages 

  Workers at Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant demanded their wages.
• Racists attacks against Kurds in Belgium protested in Aachen 

  The lynching attempt against Kurds by racist Turks in the Belgian town of Heusden-Zolder was protested in Aachen.
• DEM Party Youth Assembly members detained in Istanbul 

  More than 9 members of DEM Party Youth Assembly were detained in house raids in Istanbul.
• Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan Vigil in Strasbourg in its 613th week 

  The vigil for the freedom of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, which has been organized in Strasbourg for 12 years, was taken over by a group from Germany.
• KCDK-E: Turkish state seeks provocations in Europe 

  KCDK-E stated that the Turkish state is seeking provocations against the Kurdish people in Europe and call on Kurdish organisations not to allow any means and methods other than democratic reaction.
• Newroz celebrated in Toronto 

  Newroz was celebrated under the leadership of young people and women in Toronto.
• NAV-BEL calls for an end to the tension after Turkish fascist group attacked Kurds in Belgium 

  NAV-BEL called for an end to the tension that started with the attack of a fascist Turkish group against a Kurdish family.
• Academic Sirman released under judicial control  

  Prof. Dr. Nükhet Sirman was released under judicial control.
• Racist lynching attempt against a Kurd in Heusden-Zolder 

  In Heusden-Zolder in the Belgian province of Limburg, a mass racist lynching attempt was made against a person who made a victory sign while driving his car. An investigation was initiated against the person who made the victory sign.
• Hunger strike of PKK and PAJK prisoners in Turkey leaves four months behind 

  The hunger strike action of PKK-PAJK prisoners in Turkey and North Kurdistan prisons within the scope of "Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan, a Political Solution to the Kurdish Question" has entered its 121st day.
• Newroz reception at the UK Parliament 

  At the Newroz reception in the UK Parliament, the necessity of the freedom of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan for the peaceful solution of the Kurdish question was highlighted.