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• TEV-DEM calls for the removal of Turkish troops and mercenaries from Afrin 

  TEV-DEM said that the Turkish state was responsible for the massacre in Jindires and called for the removal of the Turkish army and its mercenaries from Afrin and all other occupied regions.
• Hundreds of people in Afrin and Shehba visit condolence tent for Jindirês martyrs 

  Hundreds of people in Afrin and Shehba visited the condolence tent set up for those who fell as martyrs in the Jindirês massacre.
• Martyr Şervan Kobanê buried after a large ceremony  

  Martyr Şervan Kobanê was buried in the presence of thousands of people. At the ceremony, HPG and YJA Star guerrillas Dildar Rojava and Rûken Kobanê were also commemorated.
• Call for international action against Turkish occupation and crimes in North-East Syria 

  32 political parties and organizations in North and East Syria hold Turkey responsible for the killing of 4 Kurds in Jindires, calling on the international community to take steps to end the Turkish occupation in the region.
• SDF renews determination to impose ISIS’ enduring defeat on the anniversary of Baghouz victory 

  The battle of Baghouz holds immense significance as it marked the final chapter in the fight to eliminate the so-called “ISIS State”. It was only through the selfless sacrifice of the SDF fighters that this victory was achieved.
• The Afrin Social Association condemns killings of four civilians in Jinderes 

  The Afrin Social Association condemned the killings of four civilians in Jinderes.
• Six YAT martyrs laid to rest in Dêrik  

  Hundreds of people from Girkê Legê, Derik and Çilaxa came together at Martyr Xebat Dêrik Cemetery to bid farewell to 6 YAT martyrs.
• MSD: Afrin should be declared a demilitarized humanitarian zone 

  MSD condemned the massacre of locals lighting Newroz fire in Afrin's Jindires district, demanding that: “Afrin should be declared a demilitarized humanitarian zone and all armed groups should withdraw from the city.”
• Farewell to fallen YAT members in Hesekê 

  One week after the helicopter crash in southern Kurdistan, thousands of people paid their last respects to the nine fallen YAT members in Hesekê.
• Turkish-linked mercenaries kidnap citizen in Girê Spî  

  A local source from the occupied Girê Spî Canton reported that mercenaries affiliated with the Turkish state kidnapped a citizen in the canton.
• Remains of fallen YAT members transferred to Rojava 

  The mortal remains of the nine members of the SDF’s anti-terrorist units (YAT) killed in the helicopter crash in southern Kurdistan have been transferred to north-eastern Syria. A central funeral service is planned for Wednesday in Hesekê
• PYD Co-Chair: 2023 will be the year of victory and liberation for the occupied lands 

  Speaking at the Newroz celebration in Shehba, PYD Co-Chair Asya Abdullah condemned the massacre committed by the Turkish state in Jindires and said that "We will liberate Afrin and we will light the next Newroz fire there.”
• Foza Yûsif: We will break the Imrali system and liberate the occupied areas 

  In a speech during the Newroz celebration in Qamishlo, PYD Presidential Council Member Foza Yûsif said that “We will break the Imrali system and end the occupation.”
• People of Kobanê celebrate Newroz 

  Thousands of people celebrate Newroz in Kobanê.
• Turkey killed 4 Kurds who wanted to celebrate Newroz in Jindirês  

  The Turkish state killed 4 Kurds who wanted to celebrate Newroz in Jindirês district. Hundreds of people gathered in front of the hospital where the bodies were taken.
• Thousands of people lit the fire of Newroz in Rojava 

  Thousands of people lit the fire of Newroz in Rojava, and saluted Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, promising to free the occupied regions and to free their leader.
• Mothers of martyrs light Newroz fire in Manbij 

  Mothers of martyrs lit the Newroz fire in Manbij during an event attended by hundreds of citizens, under the slogan “We will liberate Öcalan with the spirit of Newroz and defeat the occupation.”
• ‘People of Rojava never gave up on Newroz and turned it into a day of resistance’ 

  Celebrating Newroz in Syria was forbidden for years. The people did not give up on Newroz and turned it into a day of resistance together with the Freedom Movement. After the revolution in Rojava, people started to enjoy free Newroz.
• Euphrates Region executives call on everyone to attend Newroz celebration in Kobanê  

  The Euphrates Region Newroz Preparatory Committee visited shopkeepers and people in Kobanê and called for participation in the Newroz celebration to be held tomorrow.
• All ready for Newroz celebration in Hesekê  

  The Preparatory Committee is continuing its work for the celebration of Newroz in Hesekê tomorrow. Newroz Square at Şerqî Dam was decorated with flags and photos of Leader Öcalan.
• Kurds and Arabs light the Newroz fire in Tabqa 

  Kurdish and Arab residents of Tabqa lit a Newroz fire to welcome Kurdish New Year under the motto “In the spirit of Newroz resistance, we will liberate Leader Öcalan and defeat occupation”.
• Newroz fires lit in Tirbespiyê and Hesekê 

  The Syrian Revolutionary Youth Movement held a Newroz march in Tirbespiyê. Citizens in Hesekê lit a Newroz fire.
• Condolence ceremony in Til Temir for YAT fighter Rênad Elî 

  People from the surrounding cities went to the condolence ceremony held in Til Temir for YAT fighter Rênad Elî, who fell a martyr in a helicopter crash on 15 March.
• Ceremonies in Kobanê and Qamishlo for YAT fighters who fell as martyrs in a helicopter crash 

  Ceremonies were held in Kobanê and Qamishlo for the YAT fighters who fell as martyrs in a helicopter crash on 15 March.
• Thousands in Aleppo march for Afrin 

  Masses the freedom of Syrians relies on inter-Syrian dialogue and solution, vowing that Afrin would be liberated and ad a democratic Syria would be built by the people.