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• Three guerrillas martyred in Gever 

  The guerrilla fighters Rojda Cûdî, Zana Vejîn Gever and Serhat Tolhildan were martyred in the fight against the Turkish army in Gever.
• ‘HPP project aims to destroy the nature and memory in Zilan Valley’ 

  Zilan Platform Spokesperson Şahabettin Demir said that the HES project aims to destroy both nature and memory in Zilan Valley, which the Turkish government seeks to turn into a military and commercial base.
• Kurdish people met in Botan: Resistance until freedom! 

  Thousands of people attended the rally in Şırnak where people called for freedom for Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan and delivered a message of resistance.
• Turkish army strikes a civilian car, killing two in South Kurdistan 

  The invading Turkish state continues its genocidal attacks in various parts of Kurdistan.
• Condolence tent for YPG commander Martyr Rênas Roj in Rojhilat 

  A condolence tent was set up in Rojhilat for Martyr Rênas Roj, the YPG Commander who fell on 19 August on the road between Qamişlo and Hesekê.
• Avesta: The attacks are the result of the Shengal agreement 

  Sozdar Avesta of the KCK calls on the Iraqi authorities to fully investigate the Turkish airstrikes on Shengal, saying that the attacks were not only directed against the self-determination of the Yazidis, but also against the sovereignty of Iraq.
• HPG: The guerrilla resistance continues in battle tunnels 

  According to the HPG Press Liaison Center (HPG-BM), the invading Turkish state bombed the battle tunnels extensively, using chemical weapons, and that the guerrilla resistance in the tunnels continues.
• Family of Mam Zeki: ‘The world is playing ostrich’ 

  Family of Mam Zeki, who fell martyr in consequence of a Turkish attack in Shengal on 15 August 2018, spoke on Turkey’s latest attacks against Shengal, saying “We know the murderers. We, family of Mam Zeki, will not remain silent against this persecution."
• YJA Star guerrillas hit Turkish helicopters in Metina 

  YJA Star guerrillas targeted Turkish helicopters that attempted to bomb an area in Metina. The helicopters were damaged and forced to move away.
• Turkish army launches military operation in Amed 

  The Turkish army has launched a military operation in Amed. The area of ​​operations includes the area surrounding settlement areas in the Lice and Hezro counties, and helicopters transport troops into the region.
• Families of martyrs: Turkey and the KDP have common plans 

  Members of Qamishlo Council of Martyrs’ Families stated that the attacks of Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) against the guerrilla mean fratricide, and the KDP and the Turkish state act in line with their common plans.
• KONGRA-GEL: Turkey’s supporters are accomplice in the Kurdish genocide 

  KONGRA-GEL said, "Everyone, not just the Kurds, should consider themselves indebted to the Yazidis and take action."
• Guerrilla forces hit Turkish troops in Avashin 

  Guerrilla forces hit the invading Turkish soldiers at close range, who attempted to advance to the battle tunnels in the Girê Sor area of Avashin.
• Autonomous Administration representative still in the hands of Hewler authorities for 71 days 

  The Autonomous Administration Hewler representative, Cihad Hesen, has not yet been released and the authorities have given no news about him for 71 days.
• Gerîla TV releases footage of actions carried out by guerrillas with heavy weapons 

  Gerîla TV broadcast the footage of the actions carried out with heavy weapons between 9 and 14 June.
• Shengal martyrs laid to rest 

  The four YBŞ fighters and four employees of the hospital who fell as martyrs in the Turkish air strike targeting the Sikêniyê Hospital were laid to rest.
• KCK: No Free Êzidîxan Without Resistance! 

  “The recent attacks by the Turkish state have once again proven the need for Iraq and international institutions to recognize the autonomy and self-defense forces of the Ezidis. This is the only way to prevent such attacks in the future,” said KCK.
• 'Kurdish people will stand with Shengal in four parts of Kurdistan' 

  “The people of Shengal are not alone, and the Kurdish people will stand with them in four parts (of Kurdistan). We will stand by their struggle until they achieve their political status."
• HPG: Two Turkish soldiers killed in Heftanin 

  In Heftanin two soldiers of the Turkish army were killed in a sabotage action of the guerrillas, while in Avaşîn the occupation forces continue to try to penetrate the guerrilla tunnels with chemical weapons and dogs.
• Three guerrillas martyred in Botan 

  Guerrillas Şervan, Dilxwaz and Ronî were martyred in Botan in April and May. The HPG published their identities and paid tribute to their struggle for the liberation of Kurdistan.
• Eight killed in Turkish bombing of hospital in Shengal 

  The bombing of the hospital in Shengal killed four YBŞ fighters and four staff members. The Shengal Autonomous Assembly believes that the attack was carried out with international and regional approval.
• Shengal Autonomous Administration condemns Turkey’s attacks, vows resistance 

  The Shengal Autonomous Administration said that the invading Turkish state attacked the leaders of the Yazidi community in order to deprive the Yazidis of self-defense.
• TAJÊ: We won't bow to bombs! 

  In response to the Turkish bombing raids on the Shengal region, the Yazidi women's movement TAJÊ declared: "We are not afraid of them."
• Yazidi mother: "The killers of our children are Turkey, Iraq and Masoud Barzani" 

  The people of Shengal reacted to the attacks carried out by the Turkish state against the hospital and said that Iraq and Masoud Barzani were responsible for the massacre as much as the Turkish state.
• TJK-E: All Kurds will unite for Shengal 

  The Kurdish Women’s Movement in Europe released a statement regarding Turkey’s attacks against Shengal, saying “Kurdish women and people, wherever they live, will stand with Shengal in the spirit of national unity.”