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• HPG: 9 Turkish soldiers killed in Gever 

  Guerrillas continue inflicting blows on the invading Turkish army in Kurdistan territory.
• Footage from Turkish attack on hospital in Shengal 

  Turkey has been carrying out deadly attacks against the Yazidi town Shengal for the past two days.
• Turkish jet bombs hospital in Shengal - UPDATE 

  The invading Turkish state continues its genocidal attacks in various parts of Kurdistan.
• Thousands attend funeral of YBŞ commander Seîd Hesen, and YBŞ fighter Îsa Xwedêda in Shengal 

  Many thousands of people attended the funeral of YBŞ commander Seîd Hesen, and YBŞ fighter Îsa Xwedêda who fell as martyrs following a Turkish air strike against Shengal.
• ‘Turkish attack on Shengal is a violation of Iraqi sovereignty’ 

  Mehmud Reşo, a member of the Syrian Yazidis’ Association, condemned Turkey’s attack against Shengal and called the attack a violation of Iraqi sovereignty.
• Three members of HDP Youth Assembly jailed in Van 

  Three members of the HDP Youth Assembly have been imprisoned in Van province. The activists are accused of terrorist propaganda based on posts on digital networks.
• A commander and a fighter of YBŞ martyred in Turkish attack in Shengal 

  Turkish airstrike targeted a vehicle in the centre of Shengal, killing a commander and a fighter of the YBŞ and injuring three people.
• Guerrilla operation kills seven Turkish soldiers in Metîna 

  HPG announced that seven Turkish soldiers have been killed in a revolutionary operation carried out in Metina to pay tribute to the August 15 Initiative.
• YBŞ statement on Turkish attack in Shengal 

  YBŞ announced that the Turkish attack in Shengal has resulted in casualties.
• Turkish airstrike in Shengal results in casualties - UPDATE 

  The Turkish air force launched a strike on the center of Shengal city, resulting in casualties.
• 'With the spirit of August 15, young people must fight in the guerilla ranks' 

  Komalên Ciwan Coordination Member Andok Çekdar said: "August 15 emerged as the Kurdish youth's choice to fight Nazism on their own terms. All Kurdish youth must join the guerilla ranks of the struggle in order to destroy fascism."
• Young man murdered by Iranian forces at Şemdinli border 

  20-year-old Rüstem Çakmak was killed for alleged “violation of border” in the countryside of the Hakkari province.
• Mam Zekî remembered in Shengal 

  Mam Zekî represents a great value for the Yazidi community. He was more than a politician; he was like a school. Today, thousands of his students continue his struggle. Three years after his death, he has been remembered in Shengal today.
• Gerîla TV publishes footage of actions in Heftanin 

  Gerîla TV has published footage of two HPG actions against Turkish occupation forces in the Heftanin region of southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• Rally in Batman: "We are Kurds and we are everywhere" 

  Speaking at the "Time for Freedom" rally, HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan said that the solution of the Kurdish question is a prerequisite for social peace.
• Guerrillas strike Turkish military base in Çukurca 

  HPG hit a Turkish military base in northern Kurdistan. Three soldiers were killed in the action. The Turkish army again used chemical agents at the Werxelê tunnel in Avaşîn.
• HPG: Turkish state murdering the Kurdish people will be held accountable 

  HPG expressed its condolences to the family of Ibrahim Hesen, who was killed in the Turkish army's onslaught on the village of Deşîşê in Kanî Masî, saying, "We state that the invading Turkish state will undoubtedly be held accountable for these crimes."
• HDP co-chair Buldan: "The Kurdish people want a solution" 

  HDP co-chair Pervin Buldan visited Bingöl province together with other politicians. They were greeted by hundreds of people in front of the party headquarters.
• Eight taken into custody in Şırnak 

  Turkish police stormed numerous homes in Cizre and Silopi districts of Şırnak and detained at least eight people. The son of HDP district chairwoman Nergiz Aşkın is being sought; he was not at home at the time of the raid.
• Soldiers set forest on fire in Beytüşşebap  

  Soldiers of the Turkish army have started a forest fire in the Kurdish province of Şırnak by artillery fire. The inhabitants of the village of Setkar in the district of Beytüşşebap are prevented by the military from extinguishing the fire.
• HPG commander Mardin: 15 August gave hope to the people 

  Celebrating the anniversary of the August Initiative, HPG commander, Mazlum Mardin, said: "15 August means the resurrection of a people who did not accept to be destroyed."
• HPG/YJA Star guerrillas hit Turkish troops, leaving 13 invaders dead 

  Thirteen Turkish soldiers have been killed in actions by the People’s Defense Forces (HPG) / Free Women’s Troops (YJA Star) guerrillas to mark the anniversary of the 15 August Initiative.
• Parastin threatens HPG guerrilla Ayhan Tatlı’s family with arrest 

  Felek and Fatma Tatlı, who went to Hewlêr to ask about the whereabouts of their brother, HPG guerilla Ayhan Tatlı, said they were threatened with detention by Parastin and stated, "We will not stop seeking until we acquire information from our brother and
• KONGRA-GEL commends August 15 Initiative, calls for mobilization 

  KONGRA-GEL saluted August 15 emphasizing that “On the 37th anniversary of the August 15 Initiative, there is greater hope and belief to put an end to the racist Turkish state's system. All Kurds must mobilize”.
• Turkish airstrike kills a civilian in Southern Kurdistan 

  The invading Turkish army has killed another civilian in an airstrike in the Amadiya and Kanimasi regions of Southern Kurdistan.