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• 2 July 1993, the Madimak Hotel massacre 

  On this day in 1993 one of the most brutal attacks against Alevites took place in Sivas.
• Murat Karayılan: A heroic epic is being written in Heftanin 

  PKK Executive Committee Member Murat Karayılan talked about the recent developments in South Kurdistan.
• Guerrillas destroy 3 Turkish army positions in Tepê Dupişk 

  Guerrillas destroyed 3 Turkish army positions as a result of an action they carried out in the area of ​​Tepê Dupişk within the scope of the Cenga Heftanin Revolutionary Operation.
• HPG disclose identities of martyrs of Heftanin 

  The HPG disclosed the identities of the martyrs of Heftanin.
• Turkish jets bomb South Kurdistan 

  The Turkish state continues its occupation and genocidal attacks in various parts of Kurdistan.
• HPG: 22 Turkish soldiers killed in guerrilla actions 

  At least 22 Turkish soldiers have been killed in actions of the HPG guerrillas in Northern and Southern Kurdistan.
• Guerillas express their determination: We will win 

  The Turkish military tries with all its might to occupy the region of Heftanin, which is defended by the guerrillas. The guerrillas are mounting fierce resistance and are determined to repulse the attack.
• Name of the PJAK guerrilla martyred in Kunamasi announced 

  The PJAK of Eastern Kurdistan has announced the identity of a fighter killed by a Turkish attack drone in Southern Kurdistan last week.
• HPG: 6 invading soldiers killed and 1 vehicle destroyed 

  6 invaders Turkish soldiers died and 1 vehicle was destroyed as a result of actions carried out by the HPG / YJA Star guerrillas in Gever and Xakurkê.
• Guerrilla commander Ersi: "They cannot succeed in Heftanin" 

  Guerrilla commander Rizgar Ersi talks about the situation in the southern Kurdistan region of Heftanin and stresses that the Turkish state will not be successful with its invasion despite its technical superiority.
• HPG pays tribute to Mazlum Tekdağ 

  "Comrade Mazlum, who joined the caravan of martyrs as one of the most valuable sons of his people, left behind a great story with his life and stance," said the HPG.
• HPG reports sabotage against Turkish military truck in Çukurca 

  The HPG carried out a sabotage action against a military truck in Çukurca in Northern Kurdistan. Meanwhile, the Turkish air force has bombed several locations in the Medya Defense Zones in Southern Kurdistan.
• Footage from guerrilla action in Heftanin, South Kurdistan 

  Guerrillas continue inflicting blows on the occupant Turkish army in Kurdistan territory.
• Restriction and power cut in villages of Heftanin 

  Parallel to the Turkish occupation operation in Heftanin in Southern Kurdistan, power cuts and arbitrary restrictions of movement are increasingly frequent in the villages of the region, making it almost impossible to supply food.
• Wildfire in Khanasor damages pines and olive trees 

  In Khanasor (Xanesor) area in the Shengal (Sinjar) region, a wildfire has damaged nearly 200 olive trees and pines.
• No investigation into "the body in the box" 

  The criminal complaint of Halise Aksoy, mother of guerrilla fighter Agit Ipek, whose remains were delivered to his family in a box by mail, has no consequences for the responsible judicial authorities for the time being.
• People of Sulaymaniyah protest against Turkish massacre 

  Masses protested against the Turkish massacre in Kunamasi region of southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• HPG: 5 Turkish soldiers killed in South Kurdistan 

  HPG/YJA Star guerrillas hit the Turkish army in South and North Kurdistan.
• HDP Party Assembly member detained in Mardin 

  The reason for the arrest of HDP executive was not disclosed.
• DTK office in Amed sealed after the police raid 

  Following the search that continued into the noon, the DTK office was sealed on the instruction of Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
• KDP deploys 3,000 peshmergas to protect Turkish bases 

  The ruling KDP (Kurdistan Democratic Party) has deployed 3,000 peshmergas to prevent uprising and protect Turkish bases.
• PJAK: A guerrilla martyred, three others wounded in Kunamasi 

  According to the PJAK statement, a guerrilla was martyred, and three others wounded in the bombardment of the Turkish state in southern Kurdistan yesterday.
• PUK calls for urgent action to stop Turkey’s violations 

  PUK calls upon presidencies of Iraq to take immediate and urgent action to stop Turkish violations.
• DTK building and houses stormed, many detained in Amed 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide against the Kurdish people continue unabated.
• Three guerrillas martyred in Tendürek, Van 

  HPG published the names of three guerrillas who fell in Van countryside on 15 June.