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• ISIS used radio communication equipment brought from Turkey 

  Ilyas Aydin, a former ISIS executive and currently under arrest in the hands of the SDF, stated that ISIS has purchased a large amount of radio from Istanbul.
• #Riseup4Rojava in solidarity with the anti-fascist resistance 

  "We know the truth: the resistance in Kurdistan will very soon be Erdogan's grave!", said the international campaign and platform Riseup4Rojava.
• Ireland faces its biggest challenge as Brexit becomes reality 

  The Sunday Times revealed details of leaked Cabinet office documents declaring that the British government believes there will be a hard border on the island of Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
• PKK’s Karayılan: We base on Öcalan’s orders and instructions 

  "Our people should rest assured that the guerrilla will defeat AKP’s intelligence and technology and will win," said Murat Karayılan of the PKK.
• When people's demands are not listened to, violence increases 

  Talking about the negative effects of war and violence on society, Social Service Worker Mustafa Altintop said: "When the demands of the society are not accepted, domestic violence escalates."
• Öcalan calls for sacrifice for unity among Kurds 

  Kurdish People’s leader Abdullah Öcalan called for sacrifices to be made for unity among Kurds.
• Atakan Mahîr - “Voice of my heart” 

  The Internationalist Commune of Rojava remembers Atakan Mahîr, a commander of the People’s Defense Forces (HPG), who fell a martyr in Dersim countryside on August 11, 2018.
• Turkey threatens the US, appeases Russia on Idlib 

  The Turkish state is imposing the establishment of a safe zone to the US to invade Northern and Eastern Syria. As they threaten the US with a new ploy, they appease Russia.
• Zekî Şengalî - A victory in the war for historical memory 

  The Internationalist Commune of Rojava remembers the Kurdish-Yazidi politician Zekî Şengalî, who was murdered a year ago by the Turkish state in Shengal, South Kurdistan.
• PKK: Our fight will grow stronger in the 36th year 

  PKK promised to give an even stronger fight in the 36th year struggle.
• Salih Muslim: The path to solution passes through Imralı 

  PYD politician Salih Muslim commented on the latest statements by PKK founder Abdullah Öcalan and called for the Turkish state to address the proposed solutions of the Kurdish thought leader.
• "Status for Kurds in Syria is inevitable" 

  "Ankara’s strategic goal is to eliminate the political-societal status that emerged to the east of the Euphrates with Kurds at its center."
• KCK’s Bayik: People of northern Syria must prepare for war 

  Cemil Bayik describes the Turkish state with its expansionist character as a basic problem for the Middle East and says: "The Turkish state is a danger not only for the Kurds, but for all."
• Öcalan: I am ready for a solution 

  During the most recent meeting with his lawyers, Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan once again signaled his willingness to be available for talks on a political solution to the Kurdish question.
• Yusuf: We can’t allow for a repeat of Afrin 

  Hediye Yusuf from Kongra Star Coordination said in order to avoid the situation in Afrin from repeating throughout Northern and Eastern Syria, there needs to be extensive preparations, total resistance and diplomatic efforts in accordance.
• Turkey’s threats of invasion help revive ISIS 

  In tandem with Turkey’s threats to invade North and East Syria, ISIS has recently increased their attacks in the region. The Pentagon has also pointed to ISIS activity, while internal security forces say the gangs take their orders from Turkey.
• Autonomous Administration: We won’t accept impositions 

  The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria Spokesperson said the Turkish state’s “safe zone” is exemplified in Afrin. Ehme said the US has acted as a mediator between them and Turkey and added that they won’t accept Turkey’s impositions.
• Swiss terrorist in SDF custody: I want to be tried in Turkey 

  ISIS jihadist Daniel Demage from Switzerland is in SDF custody. The Swiss terrorist, listed as one of the most dangerous ISIS members, gave an interview to the ANHA news agency.
• UK delegation briefing on Hasankeyf 

  Julie Ward MEP, Prof. Felix Padel, and Henry Brooks from the UK joined over a hundred local and international activists at Hasankeyf.
• Gire Spi Canton Co-chair: We are the true owners of these lands 

  Al-Abid spoke about the Turkish state’s claim that they will “return the region to its true owners” and said: “Anybody who migrated from the region can return. But if they want to return on top of Turkish tanks, we won’t accept that.”
• SDF Commander Newroz: War will spread if Turkey attacks 

  SDF General Command Member Newroz Ehmed said they have always favored dialogue and that they don’t want a war, stressing that there will be retaliation if Turkey attacks and that the war will spread.
• Security Zone as part of Turkish expansionist policy 

  The Turkish state continues to threaten with an occupation of northern and eastern Syria. Today, a US military delegation will hold talks in Turkey on the "security zone".
• Öcalan’s Strategic Success on Imralı 

  Mahmut Şakar talked to Civaka Azad about his experience as Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan's attorney.
• Following genocide, Shengal reinvented itself anew 

  The people of Shengal, dozens of its organisations and associations have reinvented themselves anew after the fatal genocide of the 3rd August 2014.
• PKK’s intervention in Shengal 

  The PKK intervention is in such a way that won’t allow for further massacres or genocides against the Yazidi people who have suffered 73 genocides.