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• Turkish army burns villages in South Kurdistan 

  As a result of the bombardments by the occupying Turkish army, fires broke out in many villages in South Kurdistan. The local people attempting to extinguish the fires by their own means are prevented by the forces of the ruling KDP.
• Last 10 kilometres in the ‘Respect for the Will’ march from Van to Hakkari 

  The ‘Respect for the Will’ march, which was started in protest at the usurpation of Hakkari Municipality, is about to reach its final destination. The participants called for a united struggle against the usurper mentality.
• Bomb attack in Shengal leaves 4 wounded, including two reporters 

  Reporters of Çira TV and Çira FM radio station are among those wounded in an attack in the Yazidi town of Shengal (Sinjar).
• Turkish invasion: NGO warns of wave of displacement in South Kurdistan 

  As a result of Turkish occupation operations, parts of the Kurdistan region of Iraq could soon experience a major wave of displacement. A Christian peace initiative speaks of around 600 villages that are at acute risk of depopulation.
• HPG says 8 Turkish soldiers killed, 7 posts and 4 tents destroyed in air actions by guerrillas 

  Martyr Doğan Zinar Union carried out four air actions in Zap. Eight Turkish soldiers were killed, 7 posits and 4 tents were destroyed.
• HPG pays tribute to guerrillas Agirî Azadî, Serxwebûn Rêvan and Harun Cûdî  

  Guerrillas Agirî Azadî from Rojava, Serxwebûn Rêvan from Bakur and Harun Cûdî from Rojhilat fell martyrs in an attack by the Turkish army last October.
• KCK calls on everyone to raise the intensity of resistance against occupation 

  The KCK called on everyone to raise the intensity of resistance against Turkish occupation.
• HPG: Turkish state is bombing villages in Southern Kurdistan to depopulate the region 

  HPG stated that the occupying Turkish state bombarded civilian settlements in Southern Kurdistan, seeking to displace the local people and to depopulate the region.
• Turkish bombardment starts a big fire in Duhok countryside 

  A large-scale fire broke out after the attacks of the occupying Turkish army against the Rêkanî region.
• 'Respect for the Will’ march to Hakkari continues 

  The 6-day 'Respect for the Will March' from Van to Hakkari was launched last Wednesday.
• Footage of guerrilla action which left three Turkish soldiers dead in Zap 

  Gerîla TV published another footage of the ongoing resistance against the Turkish occupation forces in guerrilla areas in northern Iraq.
• Turkish military deployment to South Kurdistan continues 

  The occupying Turkish state, which has been massing troops and armoured vehicles in South Kurdistan in recent weeks, made new shipments to Amadiya on Saturday night.
• New actions by guerrillas in Zap, says HPG 

  According to the HPG, four more Turkish soldiers have been killed in South Kurdistan since Friday evening, when the guerrillas destroyed an armored vehicle and thwarted an airborne operation in Zap.
• "Respect the Will" March continues on 7th day 

  For a week, a protest march has been heading from western Turkey to Hakkari to demand recognition of the will of the voters.
• Turkish army target village in Amêdiye 

  The village of Guherzê in Amêdiye, in the district of Duhok, was targeted by artillery fire from the Turkish army on Friday night. Many houses were damaged in the attack.
• Yaray: The AKP-MHP mentality will lose 

  DBP Amed Provincial co-chair Sultan Yaray, said: “The AKP-MHP mentality will lose. We will not allow them to steal what belongs to the people."
• Police rads village in Gercüş, takes many into custody 

  Turkish soldiers raided the village of Bilêxşê in Gercüş.
• Turkish army burns villages in South Kurdistan 

  As a result of the bombardment by the Turkish forces stationed in Girê Amediyê, a fire broke out in the villages on the slopes of Garê mountain. The local people who want to extinguish the fire that spread to their vineyards and gardens are prevented.
• Respect for the Will March: Colonial law applied in Hakkari 

  In the statement made during the Respect for the Will March, it was pointed out that the municipality of Hakkari was usurped by the colonialists.
• Footage of guerrilla action in Zap 

  Gerîla TV published another footage of the ongoing resistance against the Turkish occupation forces in guerrilla areas in northern Iraq.
• HPG: Four air actions carried out by Martyr Axîn Mûş Unit 

  The HPG announced that 4 actions were carried out by the Martyr Axîn Mûş Unit with aircraft.
• Self-sacrificial guerrillas complete training 

  Self-sacrificial guerrillas have completed training in the mountains of Kurdistan and set off for their deployment locations.
• ‘Respect for the Will March’: The path to democracy passes through Hakkari 

  Speaking at the 'Respect for the Will March', DEM Party MP Saliha Aydeniz said that they will resist until the usurpation of people's will and municipalities comes to an end.
• Residents call for emergency aid as Turkey bombs a village in Duhok countryside 

  The occupying Turkish state bombed Sergelê village Duhok countryside, causing a large-scale fire. The people called for urgent help.
• HPG: Gerillas carried out several actions in Zap, Metîna and Heftanîn 

  According to HPG, women guerrillas from YJA Star killed two Turkish soldiers in South Kurdistan and shot down a drone.