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• HSM congratulates the 20th anniversary of the guerrilla offensive of 1 June 2004 

  After Abdullah Öcalan's kidnapping in 1999 and attempts to annihilate the Kurdish liberation movement both internally and externally, the guerrilla offensive of 1 June 2004 was an important liberation strike.
• KCK calls for solidarity with Rojava and action against Turkish crimes in North-East Syria 

  Condemning the latest wave of Turkish attacks on North-East Syria, KCK said: “We call on everyone to oppose these crimes and take action against them.”
• Bafil Talabani: If we can unite, we can guarantee our rights 

  PUK Chairman Bafil Talabani said, “If we can unite, we will guarantee our rights. Division does not serve any side.”
• Footage of guerrilla action in Zap 

  Guerrillas destroyed a construction machine used by the Turkish army to build military roads in the strategically important area of Girê Amêdîyê in Zap region.
• Kurdish political parties in Syria: Kurdish National Unity is a must 

  Kurdish political parties in Syria stated that the realisation of Kurdish National Unity is essential in the face of increasing attacks and conflicts around the world.
• HPG: Two soldiers killed, 1 helicopter hit by the guerrillas 

  The HPG Press Liaison Centre (HPG-BIM) reported that guerrilla forces killed two soldiers in Metîna, hit a helicopter in Avaşîn and hit the Turkish invaders with heavy weapons in in Zap.
• KNK condemns attacks on kolbars, calls on Iran to protect the lives of its citizens 

  The Kurdistan National Congress condemned the attacks of the Iranian state forces against kolbars, stating that these attacks are part of a hostile policy against the Kurdish people.
• Figs are Shengal's source of income 

  When figs are mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is Warê Xidirê. Mam Xêro has been farming for 33 years. He puts his figs on sale in Shengal and Mosul markets.
• At least 17 kolbars died in the last 70 days 

  According to the data shared by Kolbarnews, a total of 17 kolbars, including a child, have lost their lives in the border regions of Kurdistan in the last 70 days. 12 of them were killed as a result of direct fire opened by Iranian state forces.
• Amed Provincial Command warns those “spying and working for the enemy” 

  The Amed Provincial Command warned those spying and said, “We will definitely hold to account those who harm our patriotic people in various ways and those who have the blood of guerrillas on their hands."
• HPG pays tribute to martyr guerrilla commander Hewrê Çiya 

  Hewrê Çiya was born in Eastern Kurdistan and spent his youth in Germany. As a guerrilla commander, he played a decisive role in defending the resistance stronghold of Zap against the Turkish occupiers.
• Guerrillas talk about being exposed to Turkish chemical weapons  

  Guerrillas Şahin Armanc and Rojda Zagros, who took part in the historical resistance in the Girê Ortê Area and fought relentlessly for months, talked about the chemical attacks carried out by the Turkish state and the guerrilla's resistance against them.
• Call for action for HPG guerrilla sentenced to death in Iran 

  The death sentence given to Hatem Özdemir, an HPG guerrilla captured by the Iranian state, was upheld by the higher court.
• Two villagers aged 75 and 76 detained during military operation in Hizan 

  Turkish army continues its operations in northern Kurdistan.
• HPG: Guerrilla tunnels were bombed with chemical gas and prohibited explosives 67 times in two days 

  The HPG Press Liaison Centre reported that the guerrilla tunnels were bombed 67 times by the occupying Turkish army with chemical gas and prohibited weapons on 27 and 28 May.
• Iraqi Supreme Electoral Commission asks Kurdistan Region government for new elections date 

  The Iraqi Supreme Electoral Commission asked the Kurdistan Region government to set a new date for parliamentary elections.
• Gerîla TV publishes footage of Turkish UCAV shot down in Qandil 

  Gerîla TV published footage of the shooting down of a Turkish UCAV by the Kurdistan Freedom Guerrilla.
• HPG pays tribute to guerrilla commander Reşîd Serdar 

  Guerrilla Reşîd Serdar died four years ago. He was an area commander of the HPG and fell as a martyr in fierce fighting and subsequent air strikes by the Turkish army in his home region of Van.
• Turkish army launches operation in Elazığ countryside 

  The Turkish state launched a ground offensive in the Palu countryside of Elazığ.
• HPG: Patriot Mehmet Yıldırım was brutally murdered in front of his family in Lice 

  HPG-BIM stated that patriot Mehmet Yıldırım was brutally murdered in front of his family in Lice district of Amed on 24 May 2024 and said, "We commemorate the martyrs of the Yıldırım family and all our martyrs with respect and gratitude."
• 'Yazidi people should return to their lands' 

  Yazidis in Mam Reşan Camp returned to their lands, ending 10 years of longing. Most of the group of 200 families settled in Digur.
• Turkish warplanes bomb Mount Asos 

  The occupying Turkish state bombed Mount Asos on the border of Qeladiz district of Raperin in South Kurdistan.
• Guerrillas down a Turkish UCAV in Qandil 

  HPG guerrillas shot down an "AKSUNGUR" type UCAV of the Turkish state in the skies of Qandil.
• Prohibited weapons used against guerrillas exposed 

  A YJA Star guerrilla stated that they confiscated the explosives used against the resistance tunnels and explained what effect they had.
• MAK destroys a Turkish military point in Amed 

  The Kurdistan Freedom Militia announced that they targeted a military point used by Turkish soldiers and guards in Amed (Diyarbakır).