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Rihan Logo: Women have chosen their own candidates for the first time
“Women have chosen their own candidates for the first time for the municipal elections to be held on May 30 in North and East Syria,” said Kongra Star Spokesperson Rihan Logo, calling on women to cast their votes on May 30.
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Amputees face discrimination in IDPs camps of Idlib
Amputees, who struggle to survive in internally displaced people (IDPs) camps in Idlib, suffer from the lack of healthcare services, exclusion by society and high prices of prosthetics.
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Former Varto co-mayor Sabite Ekinci released from prison
Sabite Ekinci, former co-mayor of Gımgım (Varto), has been released from prison after serving eight years.
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Activist sentenced to 11 years in prison for supporting women’s rights in Saudi Arabia
Manahel al-Otaibi, a women’s rights activist in Saudi Arabia, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by an anti-terrorism court for “her choice of clothing and support for women’s rights”.
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Police attack people gathering to celebrate May Day in Istanbul
Turkish police used tear gas and rubber bullets against workers trying to go to Taksim Square to celebrate the International Workers’ Day. Many workers have been forcibly detained.
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Thousands march in Êlih to celebrate May Day
Thousands gathered in Êlih (Batman) and marched to 8 March Women's Park to celebrate the International Workers’ Day. “Women will bring both peace and spring,” said a banner.
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More than 50,000 child migrants disappeared in Europe
More than 50,000 child migrants went missing after their arrival in Europe between 2021 and the end of 2023, according to new research by cross-border journalism collective Lost in Europe.
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Workers begin to gather in Istanbul despite police blockade
Although Turkish police have closed all roads leading to Taksim Square since morning, workers have begun to gather at the Saraçhane Park to celebrate the International Workers’ Day. Many workers have been reportedly taken into custody.
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Displaced women of Serêkaniyê: Our resistance will continue
Displaced women of Serêkaniyê (Ras al-Ayn), who live in Washokani camp, say their resistance will continue until they return to their hometown.
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Juliana Gözen released from custody
Juliana Gözen, Spokesperson of the Social Freedom Party (TÖP) and founding member of the Purple Solidarity Women's Association, has been released from custody.
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Taliban issue over 200 decrees, orders violating human rights since 2021
The Taliban have issued over 200 decrees and orders that violate human rights since August 2021, according to a report released by human rights organizations.
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TJK-E calls on all women to take to streets on May 1
The European Kurdish Women's Movement (TJK-E) has released a statement calling on all women to take to the streets on May 1, International Workers’ Day, against wars, genocidal attacks and capitalism.
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At least 34,535 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since Oct. 7
At least 34,535 Palestinians have been killed and 77,704 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023, the Gaza’s health ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Jineology Committee in Makhmour aims to change mindset through education
The Jineology Committee in Makhmour Refugee Camp aims to change mindset by periodically holding training and research courses for eight years. “Courses are important to build a free society,” said Rojin Turan, a member of the committee.
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TÖP Spokesperson Juliana Gözen taken into custody in Izmir
Juliana Gözen, Spokesperson of the Social Freedom Party (TÖP) has been taken into custody in Izmir.
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Support center for women and children opened in Semsûr
The Support Center for Women and Children has been opened in Turuş (Kuyulu), a village of Semsûr (Adıyaman) affected by the Feb.6 earthquake.
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At least 19 children killed by suspected measles outbreak in Nigeria
At least 19 children have been killed by a suspected measles outbreak in Nigeria's northeastern state of Adamawa, local authorities reported on Saturday.
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Death toll in Gaza rises to 34,488
At least 34,488 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, the Gaza’s health ministry said in a statement on Monday.
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714 Iraqi citizens leave al-Hol camp
714 Iraqi citizens (191 families) left al-Hol camp on Sunday in cooperation with the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) and the Iraqi Ministry of Displacement and Migration.
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Release of journalist Derya Ren postponed for 3 months
The Administrative and Observation Board has postponed the release of imprisoned journalist Derya Ren, who was expected to be released from prison in May 2024, for three months