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• HPG releases identity of 5 guerrillas fallen martyrs in Heftanin 

  The HPG released the identity of 5 guerrillas who fell martyrs in Heftanin. "The 5 comrades took part in many actions dealing heavy blows to the invading enemy and fought until their martyrdom leaving a noble legacy of resistance."
• Guerrilla Hevi Ronya tells about Heftanin 

  YJA Star guerrilla Hevi Ronya spoke about Cenga Heftanin resistance, 109 days after it started and the role of women in Şeşdara.
• KCK: Even the AKP supporters don't believe the government's lies  

  KCK Foreign Relations Committee spokesman Roni Serdem reacted strongly to the unfounded news and information spread by the invading Turkish state about fighters of the Kurdish Freedom Movement been sent to fight in Armenia.
• PKK announces the death of Şaha Hisên 

  The Martyrs’ Committee of the PKK has announced the death of Şaha Hisên. The Kurdish revolutionary was with the PKK since 1989 and died of cancer in Rojava.
• Four people remanded in custody in Amed 

  Out of the 12 people who were detained in the scope of the investigation against DTK, four have been remanded in custody.
• Turkish jets bomb Amadiya countryside 

  The Turkish state continues its occupation attacks against Southern Kurdistan, Northern Iraq.
• Turkish army movements in the area of Kesan, in Heftanin 

  The invading Turkish state and its mercenaries entered the village of Kesan from the hill of Dupişk in Heftanin. Heavy air movement has been registered in the region.
• HPG announces the names of four martyred guerrillas 

  HPG published the names of four martyrs. Two guerrillas died in Mardin in August, and two other guerrillas in Hakkari in September.
• HPG reports continued attacks on guerrilla areas 

  The Medya Defense Zones in Southern Kurdistan are bombed almost daily by the Turkish army. The HPG has published a list of the attacks of the last nine days.
• Footage from guerrilla action in Heftanin, Southern Kurdistan 

  The action left 5 soldiers dead and 3 others wounded in Heftanin region of guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones.
• Turkish army preparing for a new occupation operation in Bashur 

  The Turkish state is reportedly preparing for a new occupation operation against several areas in Heftanin and Metina regions in Southern Kurdistan, Northern Iraq.
• HPG guerrilla laid to rest in Yüksekova 

  HPG guerrilla Cihan Ağırbaş who fell a martyr in the attacks of the Turkish state, has been laid to rest.
• Turkish jets bomb South Kurdistan 

  The Turkish state continues its genocidal attacks in various parts of Kurdistan territory.
• Iranian and Turkish forces killed at least 7 kolbars in a month 

  At least 7 kolbars were killed and 11 others wounded by Iranian and Turkish forces in the border region in the last one month.
• Two guerrillas buried in the cemetery of the nameless 

  Two guerrillas who were martyred in August, have been buried in the cemetery of the nameless.
• HPG releases identity of 4 guerrillas fallen in Botan 

  The HPG Press Center disclosed the identity of the 4 guerrillas fallen in Botan.
• YPS claims responsability for actions in Amed 

  YPS Martyr Cekdar Amed Revenge Teams said they carried out a bomb action against the "enemy" in Amed and a special operator was injured. They also announced that a drug dealer was punished in the city.
• Guerrilla TV releases footages of action in Xantur 

  Gerilla TV released footages of the action carried out by YJA Star guerrillas resulting in the death of 5 soldiers on 9 September.
• Two guerrillas martyred in Besta 

  Two guerrillas died during an air attack of the Turkish army in the province Şırnak, Northern Kurdistan.
• HDP investigates the helicopter torture in Van 

  The HDP is investigating the case of the two villagers who were arrested ten days ago and are reported to have been thrown from a military helicopter. One of the victims suffers from amnesia, the other is in danger of his life.
• Five people detained in Nusaybin 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide operations against the Kurdish population continue unabated.
• HPG: Seven Turkish soldiers killed in Heftanin and Siirt 

  Seven soldiers of the Turkish army were killed in guerrilla actions in Heftanin and Siirt.
• Story of guerrilla Xabur 

  Xabur was only 20. He was exactly a Kurdistan youth and guerrilla. He fought like that. He used to say: " Let's remove the occupant's hand from above ours."
• YBŞ issues statement on suspicious explosion 

  YBŞ stated that it was still not clear how and by whom a vehicle was detonated near a sacred place for the Yazidis.
• PKK calls on everyone to join KCK's 'Time for freedom' campaign 

  Calling for a strong participation in the campaign launched by the KCK, the PKK said: "It is time to win freedom by destroying the AKP-MHP fascism! Join the resistance and freedom campaign! You too, fight against fascism and win freedom!"