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• Kurdish civilian sentenced to 22 months in prison in Oshnavieh 

  Kurdish civilian Hedi Shadi-Khah was sentenced on charges of “acting against national security” through his alleged collaboration with the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI).
• Guerrilla fighters: If the PKK hadn't fought, we wouldn't be able to discuss peace today 

  Commenting on the PKK's decision to disband and disarm, guerrilla fighters said that they do not view disarmament as surrender, but rather as a more comprehensive struggle, and that it is thanks to the PKK's struggle that peace is being discussed today.
• Relatives of fallen PKK members find the Cemetery of Martyrs in Bagok devastated 

  After a decade, relatives regained access to the cemetery of martyrs in the region of Mount Bagok in Mardin and discovered severe damage to the graves of guerrilla fighters.
• Two guerrilla fighters martyred in ongoing Turkish attacks in northern Iraq 

  As Turkey's attacks on guerrilla areas continue, two guerrilla fighters have been martyred in the latest attacks that are concentrated in Zap and Metîna regions. Guerrillas are responding to the attacks within the framework of legitimate self-defense.
• People of Maxmur celebrate Eid al-Adha under embargo: Restrictions have no place in humanity 

  The people of Maxmur, who celebrate Eid al-Adha under a heavy embargo, once again voiced their opposition to the restrictions and pressures imposed on the Martyr Rüstem Cudi Refugee Camp.
• KCDK-E: End the blockade on Maxmur refugee camp 

  The KCDK-E urged the UN and the international community to immediately lift the blockade on the Maxmur Martyr Rustem Cûdî Refugee Camp.
• Prisoner exchange restarts in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh 

  Local sources reported that the prisoner exchange process, which was suspended on 28 May between Damascus and local authorities, resumed in Aleppo on Monday.
• HPG pays tribute to internationalist guerrilla Tîjda Zagros  

  The HPG announced the death of internationalist Tîjda Zagros (Kelly Freygang). The Hamburg-born activist lost her life at the end of April in a Turkish drone strike in Kurdistan.
• HPG commemorates the 21st anniversary of the “June 1 Offensive” 

  HPG released a statement on the 21st anniversary of the June 1 Offensive, which is considered a strategic turning point in the Kurdish freedom struggle.
• A pioneer of his time: Martyr Commander Rustem Hemdem 

  Martyr Commander Rustem Hemdem left behind a legacy of resistance through his writings, inspiring comrades with a life shaped by struggle.
• Three Kurdish civilians arrested without warrant in Urmia 

  The three civilians had previously been detained by security forces during the Newroz celebrations Urmia.
• HPG reports ongoing Turkish attacks against guerrilla areas and response by the guerrillas 

  The invading Turkish army continues its aerial and ground bombardment of the guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq) despite the PKK having ceased fire on March 1.
• Shengal Autonomous Administration presents a dossier to European Parliament delegation  

  The Shengal Democratic Autonomous Administration presented a comprehensive dossier on the current situation in the city during a meeting with a delegation from the European Parliament.
• European Parliament and DEM delegation visits Shengal 

  A delegation from the European Parliament and the DEM Party has visited Shengal to assess the current situation of the Yazidi community.
• Young kolbar shot dead, another seriously injured by Iranian border forces 

  Iranian regime forces continue their deadly attacks against Kurdish kolbars (load carriers) with impunity.
• Nedim Seven: A new phase of struggle has begun with the congress 

  Nedim Seven said that a new phase has begun following the 12th Congress.
• Rûken Bagok: We found our existence in the PKK 

  Rûken Bagok said that the PKK has created a strong will, especially among women and young people: “The PKK has achieved great success in its 52-year struggle. It has revived the Kurds who were considered dead, and we found our existence in the PKK.”
• Sozdar Avesta: It is time for a democratic society, peace and unity 

  Sozdar Avesta, member of the KCK General Presidency Council, stated that they will further intensify their struggle based on the legacy of the PKK's 52-year resistance, saying, “It is now time for a democratic society, peace and unity.”
• Engizek: The PKK lives on as a legend of freedom in our hearts 

  Xalide Engizek stated that while the PKK may be dissolved, it remains a story of resistance and freedom in their hearts.
• Another Kurdish kolbar killed by Iranian forces 

  Iranian regime forces continue their deadly attacks against load carriers with impunity.
• Iraqi forces block Italian delegation's visit to Shengal 

  A delegation of Italian doctors and volunteers who wanted to visit Shengal to observe social services and health projects was removed from the region by Iraqi security forces. The Shengal Autonomous Administration condemned the obstruction.
• Şiyar Amed: The congress was the most meaningful response to Öcalan 

  Şiyar Amed said that the congress responded to President Öcalan’s peace call and described it as the beginning of a historic process of transformation.
• Cemal Amed: A new regional revolution must begin with 52 years of struggle 

  Cemal Amed said that the new phase must unite the realities of Abdullah Öcalan and the people through a regional revolutionary transformation.
• Gülçin Gever: The principles of the PKK will continue to guide our struggle 

  Gülçin Gever, a delegate at the 12th Congress of the PKK, stated that the initiative launched under the leadership of Abdullah Öcalan is a new hope, adding, “The principles and standards of the PKK will continue to guide our struggle.”
• Tekoşin Cudi: The PKK is a spirit and will never end 

  Tekoşin Cudi, a delegate to the 12th Extraordinary Congress of the PKK, stated that the PKK is a spirit and will never end, saying, “As militants of Leader Öcalan, we will continue our struggle for a life where all peoples can live together.”