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• Commemoration at Ali Çiçek's grave banned 

  Ali Çiçek is still considered a symbol of resistance, especially in the Kurdish youth movement, forty years after his death in the PKK prisoners' hunger strike. A memorial service at his grave in Amed was banned.
• Iranian intelligence Itlaat detains at least 8 people in East Kurdistan 

  The Ministry of Intelligence claimed that those detained had "crossed from South Kurdistan (Iraq) into East Kurdistan (Iran) to carry out bomb attacks in memory of Dr. Qasimlo.”
• Gerîla TV releases footage of action which left 13 soldiers dead in Girê Amediyê Resistance Area 

  Guerrillas continue inflicting blows on the Turkish army that has been conducting an invasion operation in the guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq) since April 17.
• 2-day curfew in 3 villages and hamlets in Bitlis 

  A 2-day curfew was declared in 3 villages and hamlets of Hizan, in Bitlis.
• KCK: How the 1982 hunger strike made the impossible possible 

  Today it is more important than ever to understand the resistance of 14 July 1982 in Amed prison. It is important to understand the personality of the hunger strikers, how they felt about it and how great their love for the people was, said the KCK.
• HPG reports Turkish use of chemical weapons and phosphorus bombs in guerrilla areas 

  On Tuesday, three soldiers of the Turkish army were killed in southern Kurdistan. While the guerrillas continue their resistance against the invasion with great creativity, the Turkish army uses chemical weapons and phosphorus bombs.
• HSM: We will crown our struggle with victory in the footsteps of July 14 resistance fighters 

  The HSM Headquarters Command reiterated their promise to “realize the goals and dreams of our martyrs of the July 14 Resistance by crowning our struggle for existence and freedom with victory in their footsteps.”
• YRK announces the death of HPJ guerrilla Ruken Jiyan from Rojava 

  Guerrilla fighter Ruken Jiyan, who came from Rojava and fought in the ranks of the East Kurdistan Women's Defense Forces, died in an accident in Eastern Kurdistan.
• Duran Kalkan: Tactical nuclear weapons are used in Kurdistan 

  PKK Executive Council member Duran Kalkan points to the use of unconventional explosive devices with extremely high destructive power during the Turkish invasion of southern Kurdistan and describes the situation as very serious.
• 'KDP does not allow the government to oppose Turkish attacks' 

  Journalists living in the Koye district of Hewler said that the Turkish state targets Kurdish achievements in every part of Kurdistan, warning that if the Turkish state is not prevented, it will jeopardize the whole of Kurdistan.
• HPG: 3 Turkish soldiers killed, 2 drones damaged 

  HPG Press Centre reported that 3 soldiers of the Turkish army were killed and 2 of their drones were damaged during the actions carried out by the mobile guerrilla teams. The Turkish army continues to commit war crimes by using chemical weapons.
• People's Defense Center Headquarters Command salutes guerrillas 

  People's Defense Center (HSM) Headquarters Command saluted the fighters and commanders of the Cenga Xabûrê Martyr Savaş Maraş Revolutionary Campaign for their successful actions.
• HPG: Turkey used phosphorus bombs in guerrilla areas in South Kurdistan 

  HPG accused the Turkish army of dropping phosphorus bombs on guerrilla areas in Zap, southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• KDP forces storm settlements and detain many, including peshmerga fighters 

  As many as 80 people have been taken into custody in the wake of raids in several locations in Şêladiz, Sersing and Dêralok areas.
• Armed attack targets house of PUK politburo member in Hewler 

  A bodyguard is reported to have been injured in the armed attack on the house of an PUK official in Hewler city, South Kurdistan.
• PKK celebrates 14 July, 'National Pride Day' 

  The Executive Committee of the PKK issued a statement to commemorate the hunger strike resistance that began on 14 July 1982 that sparked the resistance in North Kurdistan. The PKK called for an anti-fascist fight against the AKP-MHP regime.
• Cemil Bayık: Guerrillas are writing history - PART TWO 

  The guerrillas are fighting courageously and selflessly against these attacks. This resistance is truly of historic proportions, says KCK Executive Council co-chair Cemil Bayık.
• Eight soldiers killed in guerrilla actions against Turkish invasion in South Kurdistan 

  Eight soldiers of the Turkish army were killed in actions by the YJA Star (Free Women’s Troops) and HPG (People's Defense Forces) guerrillas in southern Kurdistan. The Turkish invading forces continue to use chemical weapons against guerrilla positions.
• Jinên Tîrêjên Rojê claims responsibility for action in Yüksekova  

  Jinên Tîrêjên Rojê reported that an action was carried out against two police stations in memory of Rênas Oremari, who was murdered in Rojava on 8 July, and the Martyrs of 14 July. Clashes continued until the morning hours.
• HPG: We are ready to deliver body of soldier named Naci Kaygısız to his family 

  The HPG addressed the family of the Turkish soldier named Naci Kaygısız and said: "We can deliver the body of their son through civilians if they request it."
• Bayık: MIT is carrying out a massacre in cooperation with the KDP - PART ONE 

  KCK Executive Council co-chair, Cemil Bayık, said that the Turkish state gave MIT a great task and opportunity to eliminate the Kurds, and added: "MIT is carrying out a massacre with the information given by the KDP."
• 19 Turkish soldiers killed, two armored vehicles destroyed by guerrillas 

  In Southern Kurdistan, two Turkish army armoured vehicles have been destroyed by guerrillas. Nineteen occupants were killed in the latest actions, including two high-ranking military officers.
• Financial benefits for protesting in front of HDP headquarters 

  For her participation in protests in front of the HDP headquarters in Amed, Ruken Canbey got a job in the municipality. Now she has been dismissed and is telling everyone what the AKP did to her.
• Edhem Barzani was not allowed into Hewler 

  Edhem Barzani, a former member of the KDP Executive Board, was not allowed into Hewler, where he went to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Barzani was denied entry by the KDP and had to return to Iran.
• 32 Turkish soldiers killed in guerrilla resistance in South Kurdistan 

  At least 32 members of the occupying Turkish army have been killed in the latest actions by HPG and YJA Star in South Kurdistan.