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• A message of determination from guerrillas in Werxelê  

  The guerrillas in Avaşîn's Werxelê Area said that they would resist despite the Turkish army's dirty tactics and that this resistance would turn into a retribution and attack manoeuvre.
• KCDK-E: “Shengal is under threat, we call on everyone to take to the streets” 

  KCDK-E stated that "Shengal is under the threat of invasion by KDP! We are calling on everyone to take to the streets as of now."
• People's resistance in Shengal yields results: KDP forces withdraw 

  The roadblocks against the incursion of KDP troops into Shengal are apparently having an effect. The military forces of the party that rules South Kurdistan have withdrawn for the time being.
• HPG commemorates Cilo martyrs 

  Guerrilla fighters Jîn Amara, Şervan Gabar and Tîrêj Roj died six years ago in a Turkish attack in Cilo. The HPG commemorates the three martyrs with respect and gratitude.
• People of Shengal take to the streets and start resistance- UPDATE 

  Armed forces of South Kurdistan’s ruling party KDP want to enter Shengal on the pretext of the upcoming elections. People took to the streets and started sit-in actions to voice their reaction.
• Shengal Autonomous Administration: "We will not tolerate any armed presence of the KDP" 

  In the run-up to Iraq's parliamentary elections, the Autonomous Administration of Shengal warned against armed provocations by the KDP in the Yazidi settlement area in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• KDP attempts to enter Shengal with armed forces 

  Shengal Autonomous Administration vowed to resist and defend themselves against the KDP which is attempting to enter the Yazidi town in South Kurdistan (North Iraq).
• Kurdish young man tortured to death in Urmia prison 

  The Kurdistan Human Rights Association reported that a young Kurdish man died as a result of severe torture in Urmia prison.
• “Entering the Iraqi parliament will be a gain for the Yazidis” 

  Yazidis from Afrin Canton who migrated to Shehba have urged the Yazidi community to support the PADE candidate, noting that representation in the Iraqi parliament would be a gain for Yazidis.
• HPG: Betrayal will never go unpunished! 

  The People’s Defense Forces (HPG) announced killing of contra Abdulbaki Taşdemir who played a role in the killing of three guerrillas in 1996.
• Message from Werxelê fighters: "We will fight to the bitter end" 

  "We will not allow the enemy to easily set foot in these blood-drenched lands. We promise to fight to the bitter end and win with this spirit and faith," say the guerrillas in Werxelê, Avaşîn.
• Hewlêr authorities deport Autonomous Administration Representative after 112 of detention 

  Autonomous Administration Hewlêr Representative Cihad Hesen, who was detained by KDP forces on 10 June, was eventually deported 112 days after his arrest.
• HPG reports ongoing Turkish chemical attacks and guerrilla resistance 

  The HPG Press Centre said that the invading Turkish army which received serious blows from the guerrillas is continuing its bombings with chemical weapons as the guerrilla resistance continues without interruption.
• HPG guerrilla martyred in Gabar laid to rest 

  The body of HPG guerrilla Kahraman Sunar was handed over to his family after 4 and a half months.
• HSM says Turkish army uses new chemical weapons, calls for urgent action 

  HSM Headquarters Command denounced the use of new types of chemical weapons by the Turkish army in Kurdistan and called on the international community to act urgently.
• ‘Turkey must be prosecuted for using chemical weapons’ 

  Family of Zinarin Welat who was martyred in a Turkish chemical attack in South Kurdistan stated that the Turkish state must be prosecuted for using banned chemical weapons and committing war crimes.
• Shengal Yazidis to support the PADE candidate in Iraqi elections 

  Shengal residents stated that they support the Yazidi Freedom and Democracy Party (PADE) in Iraqi parliamentary elections to be held on October 10.
• KKM informs UN representation about attacks in Sulaymaniyah 

  The workers' association KKM has informed the UN representation in Sulaymaniyah about the threat to its members by the Turkish secret service MIT. The background was the assassinations of PKK member Yasin Bulut and worker Ferhat Barış Kondu.
• HPG: Turkish invasion operation in Gabar withdrawn without success 

  The People’s Defense Forces Press Centre (HPG-BIM) reported that the Turkish army launched an air-supported invasion operation in the Gabar region and had to withdraw without any results.
• HDP delegation visits PUK in South Kurdistan 

  The HDP delegation's talks in South Kurdistan continue.
• AKP-MHP government turns Hakkari into a maximum security prison 

  The northern Kurdish province of Hakkari was turned into a maximum security prison by the AKP-MHP regime through checkpoints and restricted military areas.
• The HPG Press Centre releases names of two guerrillas martyred in Garê 

  The HPG Press Liaison Center (HPG-BIM) announced that two guerrillas, codenamed Canfeda and Çiyager, fell as martyrs during the bombardment of Garê by the invading Turkish state.
• AKP-MHP government turns Hakkari into a maximum security prison 

  The northern Kurdish province of Hakkari was turned into a maximum security prison by the AKP-MHP regime through checkpoints and restricted military areas.
• Turkish bombing of village of Hirure in Duhok leaves one civilian wounded 

  A civilian named Thabt Hussen was wounded in the Turkish bombardment of the village of Hirure in Duhok.
• Guerrillas say that Zendûra resistance is a source of inspiration 

  Guerrillas from inside the resistance against the Turkish invasion of the Medya Defense Areas said that they carry out daily actions against the invaders.