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• HPG pays tribute to commander Erdal 

  The HPG issued a statement with the latest information about the war in South Kurdistan and remembering guerrilla commander Erdal (Engin Sincer), who died 21 years ago: "The legacy of the battle he left behind still shows us the way today."
• Martyrs of the Sikêniyê Hospital massacre in Shengal commemorated 

  Shengal Health Committee commemorated the martyrs on the anniversary of the Sikêniye Hospital massacre committed by the Turkish state.
• Sûad Hiso: By targeting Yazidis, KDP paves the way for new massacres 

  Sûad Hiso, a member of the Syrian Yazidi Union, said that KDP officials targeted Yazidis in their speeches and paved the way for new massacres similar to the genocide committed by the Ottoman state against Yazidis.
• Turkey attacks villages in Amadiya  

  Turkey has intensified its invasion attack against southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq). The Turkish army continues its attacks against the region as part of the Turkish regime's policy of annexation and depopulation in Kurdistan.
• KCK: Iraqi government should not be a partner in the dirty policies of the occupying Turkish state 

  "Iraq's sovereignty has been officially trampled on by the Turkish state. The Iraqi government, instead of taking a stance against the expansionist and occupying Turkish state, is still setting up a “joint operation room against terrorism” in Baghdad."
• HPG guerrilla Lotos: 14 July resistance laid the foundation for 15 August 

  HPG guerrilla Orhan Lotos stated that the PKK's immortal commander Egîd saw the 14 July resistance in the Amed dungeon as an instruction and developed the 15 August Initiative on this basis.
• KCK expresses condolences for Dr. Tarık Ziya Ekinci and Ali Şükran Aktaş 

  The KCK has published a statement of condolence for the Kurdish doctor, politician and author Dr. Tarık Ziya Ekinci and the peace activist Ali Şükran Aktaş.
• Guerrillas in Medya Defense Areas celebrate 40th anniversary of 15 Initiative 

  Guerrillas in Medya Defense Areas celebrated the 40th anniversary of the 15 August Initiative. Footage of the celebration was broadcast on Gerîla TV.
• HPG pays tribute to guerrillas Firat Dilopa Baranê and Dîrok Cûdî  

  Guerrillas Firat Dilopa Baranê and Dîrok Cûdî were killed in the Medya Defense Areas. The HPG published information about their identities and paid tribute to their struggle in an obituary.
• Turkey bombs Biradost 

  Turkish fighter jets have bombed the southern Kurdish region of Biradost. The attacks have sparked a wildfire.
• YBŞ: We will realise our martyrs’ dream of living in a free country with a free leader 

  Commemorating the August martyrs, YBŞ Command said, “We will realise our martyrs’ dream of living in a free country with a free leader.”
• 'Turkish, Iranian military operations resulted in 425 civilian deaths in South Kurdistan since 1991' 

  According to research by the Community Peacemaker Teams (CPT), at least 845 civilians have been killed or injured in Turkish and Iranian attacks in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq since 1991.
• Shengal Autonomous Administration: The 15 August Initiative saved the Yazidis from the genocide 

  Shengal Autonomous Administration made a statement on the 40th anniversary of the 15 August Initiative and said, ‘The liberation of Yazidis from genocide is thanks to the 15 August Initiative. Today is a day of resistance and liberation of the oppressed.”
• At least 25 people detained in four cities in North Kurdistan 

  Turkish police detained at least 25 people during house raids in Erzurum, Mardin, Urfa and Adıyaman provinces in North Kurdistan.
• Young people celebrate 40th anniversary of 15 August Initiative in Ceylanpınar  

  In the Ceylanpınar district of Urfa, young people celebrated the 40th anniversary of the 15 August Initiative with fireworks in 40 different locations in the district.
• Guerrillas: We are growing the fire of freedom lit by Commander Egîd every day 

  Guerrillas talk about the importance of armed resistance as a turning point and underline that the fire that was ignited on 15 August 1984, burns brighter than ever today.
• Young Kurds, Arabs and internationalists join the guerrilla ranks 

  Kurdish and internationalist young people joined the guerrilla ranks at a ceremony.
• People in Binarê Qendîl celebrate 15 August Initiative  

  The 40th anniversary of the 15 August Initiative was celebrated with an event in the village of Zergele in Binarê Qendîl.
• Two guerrillas' bodies delivered to their families 

  The bodies of YJA-STAR member Leyla Aykut and HPG member Nadir Budancer were delivered to their families.
• Turkish warplanes shell villages in Amadiya 

  Turkey has intensified its invasion attack against southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq). The Turkish army continues its attacks against the region as part of the Turkish regime's policy of annexation and depopulation in Kurdistan.
• KONGRA-GEL message on 15 August: Occupation and betrayal will be defeated together! 

  KONGRA-GEL congratulated the 15 August Initiative on its 40th anniversary and wished the 41st year to be the year when fascism and betrayal are defeated.
• Steps taken to re-establish local administration in Kirkuk  

  Following the appointment of the Governor of Kirkuk, steps have begun to be taken to re-establish local administration in the city.
• HPG: 5 Turkish soldiers killed, 13 injured 

  Bases and military camps of the Turkish occupation forces built on the western front of the Zap region have been attacked by the guerrillas from the air. The HPG counted five dead and 13 injured soldiers.
• Guerrillas celebrate 40th anniversary of 15 August Initiative in Medya Defense Areas 

  The 40th anniversary of the 15 August Initiative was celebrated by guerrillas in Medya Defense Areas.
• Guerrillas in Medya Defense Areas: We have control of the area 

  Guerrillas in Medya Defense Areas spoke about the military situation and the Turkish invasion of South Kurdistan. The HPG guerrillas said that they have control of the area.