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• People in Suruç condemn attacks on North-East Syria 

  People from various cities gathered in the Suruç district of Urfa at the border with Kobanê to participate in a protest march to the border against the invasion attacks on North-East Syria.
• Vigil at Kobanê border on its 11th day 

  During the vigil at the Suruç-Kobanê border, activists renewed their call for peace against war.
• Thousands in Nusaybin march to Qamishlo border 

  More than ten thousand people marched in Nusaybin to the border of Qamishlo against occupation.
• Freedom guerrillas vow for struggle to culminate in victory in 2025 

  Throughout 2024, the freedom guerrillas, who waged a cohesive resistance spanning all corners of Kurdistan and Turkey's metropolises, laid a strong foundation for a struggle set to culminate in victory in 2025.
• Turkish drones hit two civilian vehicles in Zakho 

  Turkish drones hit two civilian vehicles in the village of Avê near Batîfa, in the province of Zakho (Zaxo).
• 59 kolbars killed, 287 others injured in 2024 

  According to Kolbar News, 59 Kurdish kolbars were killed and 287 others injured by Iranian state forces in 2024.
• Kurdish man killed by Iranian state forces 

  Irfan Irfani, a Kurd from Saqqez, was killed by direct fire from Iranian state forces.
• KNK calls for national unity and solidarity on the occasion of the new year 

  The KNK Executive Council congratulated the people of Kurdistan and the peoples of the world on the New Year and invited all Kurdistan forces to support Leader Öcalan’s call.
• One wounded in Turkish artillery shelling of a village in South Kurdistan 

  The Turkish state continues its genocidal campaign across Kurdistan territory.
• Vigil at Nusaybin-Qamishlo border: Rojava is our honour 

  The vigil held at the Qamishlo border against the attacks of the occupying Turkish state and the Syrian National Army (SNA) gangs against Rojava continues on its 19th day.
• Families of Roboski victims seeking justice for 13 years 

  It has been 13 years since the Roboskî Massacre. The families' search for justice continues as the perpetrators are yet to be uncovered and prosecuted.
• HSM publishes war balance sheet for 2024 

  The HSM published the guerrilla's annual balance sheet for 2024. In 1,124 actions, 478 members of the occupation forces were killed, and 18 drones were shot down. In addition, 134 guerrillas fell as martyrs.
• HPG: Guerrillas stop Turkish army advance attempt in Girê Cûdî  

  The HPG said that guerrillas stopped an advance by the Turkish army in the Girê Cûdî resistance area in South Kurdistan. One soldier was killed, and two others were injured.
• Vigil at Qamishlo border on day 17 

  The vigil held at the Qamishlo border against the attacks of the occupying Turkish state and the Syrian National Army (SNA) gangs against Rojava continues on its 17th day.
• Martyr Xebat Hîmo, who dedicated his life to the struggle for freedom 

  Guerrilla Xebat Hîmo from Rojava, who fought in many regions of the country and dedicated his life to the struggle for freedom, wrote his name in golden letters in history like thousands of heroes of Kurdistan.
• HPG pays tribute to fallen guerrillas Hogir Amed and Ronî Ciwanro  

  Hogir Amed and Ronî Ciwanro fell as martyrs in a Turkish attack last August while resisting the invasion in the southern Kurdish region of Metîna.
• Vigil at Suruç-Kobanê border on day 6: We must defend Rojava 

  During the vigil at the Suruç-Kobanê border, activists called for solidarity with Rojava, saying, “It is our duty to defend the system established in Rojava.”
• Victims of Roboski massacre commemorated 

  The people of Roboski commemorates the 34 civilians killed by Turkish jets 13 years ago. None of those responsible for the massacre of the mostly underage Kurds have been held to account to date.
• Roboski Massacre, an unending mourning 

  Thirteen years ago today, 34 people were killed in Roboski when Turkish air forces bombed a group of mostly under 18 border traders in the northern Kurdish province of Şırnak. None of those responsible has been held accountable.
• Turkish soldiers kill a civilian in a village of Van 

  Seyithan Durdu was killed by fire from a military vehicle of the occupying Turkish army in the village of Avzêrk in Van’s Saray district.
• Vigil at Suruç-Kobanê border on day 4: Our hearts are with Rojava 

  Activists on vigil at the Suruç-Kobanê border vowed resistance against the ongoing attacks on Rojava.
• Vigil at Qamishlo border: We want peace, not war 

  Participants of the vigil action in Nusaybin district bordering Qamishlo emphasized that the Kurdish people will be standing as long as the occupation attacks continue.
• 'All Kurds should support Rojava and ensure national unity' 

  Representatives of the Kurdistan Alliance parties called on all Kurds to support Rojava and ensure national unity.
• Gerîla TV releases footage of action by YJA Star guerrillas in Xakurkê 

  Gerîla TV released footage of the action carried out by the YJA Star guerrillas in Xakurkê. Five Turkish soldiers were killed.
• Actions by YJA Star kill one Turkish soldier, wounds another in South Kurdistan  

  The Turkish occupation forces in South Kurdistan are still being targeted by the women's guerrillas of the YJA Star. One soldier was killed and another injured.