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• 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.
• HPG: 31 Turkish soldiers killed, many vehicles destroyed 

  According to HPG, at least 31 soldiers of the Turkish army were killed in guerrilla actions in Southern (Bashur) and Northern (Bakur) Kurdistan.
• Fire started by the Turkish army in Şırnak continues 

  The fire on Cudi hillside continues to rage for without any intervention.
• Turkish air raid kills 2, injures 8 in South Kurdistan – NEW 

  Genocidal attacks of the Turkish state are claiming more lives from the Kurdish people every day.
• Turkish aerial attack on picnic area recorded on video by locals 

  The Turkish state continues its deadly attacks in various parts of Kurdistan.
• Turkish jets shell a village in South Kurdistan – FOOTAGE 

  Reports of casualties as a result of the Turkish aerial attack in northern Iraq.
• 5.4 magnitude earthquake in Van 

  The 5.4-magnitude occurred at a depth of 5 km.
• HPG reports guerilla actions in Heftanin and Gever 

  Guerrillas carried out a series of actions in Heftanin and Geve. At least four soldiers of the Turkish army were killed.
• Co-mayor of Cizre sentenced to six years in prison 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide against the Kurdish people continues unabated.
• Turkish warplanes bomb Xantur in Heftanin 

  The invading Turkish state warplanes are bombing Xantur in Heftanin.
• HPG: Four Turkish soldiers killed in Heftanin 

  The HPG published a statement on the guerrilla actions against the Turkish occupation operation in the Heftanin region. According to this, four soldiers were killed and several attack helicopters of the Turkish air force were damaged.
• Trustee has Kurdish street signs painted over in Batman 

  The trustee of the former HDP-led Kurdish city Batman has had the Kurdish version of the street signs "pedestrians first" painted over with the Turkish version.
• YRK: Iran launched a comprehensive operation in Eastern Kurdistan 

  YRK reports that Iranian troops have launched a comprehensive operation in the Meriwan-Diwandere-Sine triangle area in Eastern Kurdistan. The military activities are taking place in parallel to Turkey's air and ground invasion of Southern Kurdistan.
• 'National unity talks are in the interest of all peoples' 

  PYNK said that the efforts for national unity are in the interests of all peoples, their aim is to ensure the brotherhood of peoples and the building of a democratic Syria.
• Clash between HPG and the Turkish army in Heftanin 

  Guerrilla resistance against Turkish military offensive in Heftanin continues.
• Turkish jets bomb Heftanin 

  The Turkish state has increased its attacks against southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq) in violation of international law.
• HPG: 34 Turkish soldiers killed in Heftanin 

  Guerrillas hit operational units of the Turkish army in Heftanin almost every hour. According to HPG, 34 soldiers were killed on Sunday; two attack helicopters were hit and forced to retreat.
• Footage from guerrilla action that killed 11 soldiers in Heftanin 

  The action killed 11 Turkish soldiers on June 19.
• Guerrilla band releases new videoclip: Cenga Heftanin 

  The song by ‘Koma Şehid Çiçek Botan’ is dedicated to the guerrilla resistance in Heftanin region.