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• Guerrilla commander Zelal Sîdem martyred in Heftanin 

  Guerrilla commander Zelal Sîdem was martyred in the resistance against the Turkish army in Heftanin.
• HPG: Turkish helicopter downed in Çarçella 

  HPG said they struck Turkish attack helicopters in Southern Kurdistan (Northern Iraq) as a retaliation for the Turkish aerial bombardment that killed an HPG commander and two Iraqi commanders.
• KODAR releases conclusion of third congress 

  In Rojhilatê Kurdistan and Iran, the Democratic Confederal system is the only way that can transcend the nation-state system and offer an alternative life to all societies.
• Guerrillas speak about 15 August 1984 and commander Agit 

  Firsts in history always have a different meaning. The history of the Kurdish people also has a heroic tradition especially since the emergence of the PKK.
• YJA Star: The resistance in Heftanin is a women's struggle 

  YJA Star commander Asrîn Cudi said that the Kurdistan guerrilla is not only fighting, but also insisting on jineoloji.
• HPG: 10 Turkish soldiers killed in Pervari, Siirt 

  At least ten members of Turkish forces were killed during a guerrilla sabotage action in Pervari in Northern Kurdistan. HPG and YJA-Star dedicated the action to the anniversary of the beginning of the armed struggle on 15 August 1984.
• 50,000 people say to Turkey: Get out of South Kurdistan! 

  50,000 signatures were collected within the framework of the campaign launched in early July by the Struggling Young Women (JCT) demanding the withdrawal of the invading Turkish state from South Kurdistan.
• Qandil celebrates 15 August 1984 

  PKK fired the first bullet against the Turkish army in Northern Kurdistan on 15 August 1984.
• Attack helicopters set fire to forest area in Dersim 

  A forest area in the province of Dersim in Northern Kurdistan has been set on fire by Turkish attack helicopters.
• Silopi Municipality, an example of transparency 

  The HDP-run municipality of Silopi is committed to absolute transparency. The city's income and expenditure table is made available to the people on public boards.
• 15 August 1984, first PKK bullet fired on the Turkish army 

  15 August 1984 is an important date for the Turkish-Kurdish conflict as it marks the first PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party) attack, led by Mahsum Korkmaz (known as “Agit”).
• Memorial ceremony at the grave of Zeki Şengali 

  Two years after the death of the Yezidi politician Zeki Şengali, a memorial ceremony has taken place at his grave in the region of Shengal in Southern Kurdistan (Northern Iraq).
• YBŞ Command pays tribute to Mam Zeki Şengali 

  ""Turkey will not be able to break the will and alliance of the peoples of the region with the martyrdom of Mam Zeki. Today, thousands of people are following the footsteps of Mam Zeki," YBŞ said.
• Karayılan: 15 August 1984 marks a new page on Kurdish history 

  People's Defense Center Headquarters Commander Murat Karayılan spoke about the 15 August Initiative and how its legacy is marking the current phase of struggle.
• HPG Dersim Command: Civilians should avoid military areas 

  The HPG Command in Dersim warns the people against intensive activities of state’s counter-guerrilla forces in the province and calls for the avoidance of military areas so that civilians are not harmed in actions.
• HPG: Turkish army started a fire and destroyed gardens in Dersim 

  According to HPG, the Turkish army started a forest fire and destroyed gardens during a military operation in Dersim. Several guerrilla areas in Southern Kurdistan have been bombed.
• Eight people detained in Cizre 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide against the Kurdish population continues unabated.
• YRK announces the identities of Asos martyrs 

  The YRK has published the names of its seven fighters who died in the Turkish drone attack near Mawat in Southern Kurdistan on Friday a week ago.
• From 15 August 1984 to Heftanin 2020 

  YJA Star commander Berfin Nurhak draws a historical line from the beginning of the PKK's armed struggle on 15 August 1984 and the resistance against the Turkish invasion of Heftanin today.
• Turkish army bombs a vehicle in Southern Kurdistan 

  The Turkish state continues its genocidal attacks against Southern Kurdistan (Northern Iraq).
• Goran Goyî, one of the martyrs of Xantûr 

  Guerrilla life is the name of a journey. With every step you discover something new. The guerrilla world is a waterfall of love. It flows uninterruptedly to all hearts.
• HPG: 9 soldiers killed in Hakkari and Şırnak 

  Nine soldiers of the Turkish army were killed during guerrilla actions in Hakkari and Şırnak.
• Demonstrators call for the resignation of the KRG 

  In Southern Kurdistan, demonstrators have demanded the resignation of the regional government. The "New Generation Movement" has called for the protests against corruption and mismanagement.
• Guerrilla commander martyred during meeting with Iraqi officials 

  HPG published the name of the guerrilla commander who was killed on Tuesday after a meeting with Iraqi officials in Southern Kurdistan. Turkey bombarded the scene with a combat drone.
• Iranian forces kill a kolbar, torture another 

  Iranian regime forces continue their attacks on kolbars (load carriers for daily wage) and kesibkars (border traders) at the border between Eastern and Southern Kurdistan.