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At least 6 Turkish soldiers wounded in clash in Amed countryside
Fighting erupted during the Turkish army’s operation in the rural areas of Amed’s Hazro district. According to the Turkish media, 6 soldiers got wounded. -
ISIS mentality in Nusaybin: Newroz monument torn down
Having usurped the Nusaybin Municipality, the government has torn down the Newroz monument erected in the memory of 16 people who had been massacred. -
Êzidîs protest the Turkish state’s threats against Shengal
The Êzidî people have taken to the streets against the threats of invasion against Shengal by the Turkish state. -
The occupation of Turkey moves from Afrin to Bashur
The situation in Southern Kurdistan is tense. On the one hand, the Turkish state is constantly attacking the territory. On the other hand, public employees have been on strike for five days demanding the payment outstanding salaries. -
Anti-government protests spread in Southern Kurdistan
Anti-government protests in Southern Kurdistan continue spreading on the fifth day. -
UN concerned over use of excessive force by KDP
United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) expresses concern over the use of excessive force by Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) against protestors in Southern Kurdistan. -
KDP detains Tevgera Azadî co-chair Şilan Şakir
Tevgera Azadî co-chair Şîlan Şakir has been detained by KDP security forces in Zaxo in Southern Kurdistan. -
What does Shengal say about the withdrawal of PKK guerrillas?
After the occupation of Afrin, Turkish President Erdoğan is now threatening to invade Shengal. The Ezidi population believes that the PKK is just an excuse for the Turkish state to invade and annex the region. -
Barzani justifies Turkish massacre in Southern Kurdistan
Barzani justified the invasion attacks of the Turkish state on Southern Kurdistan, defending that “there are reasons”. -
"Our people and forces of democracy will prevail in this fight"
People’s Defense Central Headquarters Commander Murat Karayılan stated that “the path to the Middle Eastern revolution will be open” when the AKP-MHP fascism is broken. -
“Turkish bases in Bashur are permitted by the government"
Hewlêr Provincial Council Member Got said the government has great support for the presence of the Turkish state in Southern Kurdistan. "KDP government has ties of interest with Turkey, so they both fail to protect the region and aid Turkish forces." -
Turkish jets destroy Çemço Bridge
Turkish fighter jets have bombed villages in the Behdinan region. The bombing destroyed the Çemço Bridge, which connected the Nêrwe and Rêkan villages. -
One kolber murdered in Rojhilat
Iranian forces have raked through a group of kolbers on the borderline in Rojhilat, killing one kolber. -
HPG statement on Turkish military operation and bombardment
HPG reported Turkish military operation in the rural areas of Hakkari province in Northern Kurdistan and aerial bombardments on Medya Defense Zones in Southern Kurdistan. -
Turkey declares curfew in Diyarbakir
Turkish governor of Diyarbakir declared a curfew in 37 villages and hamlets of Hani and Lice districts of Diyarbakir. -
Turkish-Iranian border became the grave of many Kurds
On the border between Eastern and Northern Kurdistan 125 Kurds were killed in the last 15 years for "illegal border crossing". On the other hand, refugees from all over the world can cross into Turkey without any problems. -
Turkish army bombs Chemco, Bradost and Qandil in Bashur
Turkish warplanes bombed Chemco and Bradost areas in Amadiya district of Duhok and Qandil region in Southern Kurdistan. -
Workers protesting for salaries attacked and detained in Bashur
Workers in Southern Kurdistan took to the streets for their right to salary. Security forces attacked the demonstrators and detained many of them. -
Turkey declares curfew in Mardin
Mardin governate has issued a curfew on Rover (Tanyeri) village in Dargecit, a district of Mardin province. -
KCK: Turkey targets the people of Southern Kurdistan deliberately
KCK Foreign Relations Committee stated that Turkish jets bombing Southern Kurdistan’s villages is a deliberate policy. -
Turkish warplanes bomb a village in Southern Kurdistan
Turkish jets bombed Keshan village and surroundings in Heftanin region, Southern Kurdistan. -
Teachers’ protest in Hewlêr attacked: 4 injured
Four people were injured when teachers and education workers who took to the streets in Hewlêr were attacked by security forces. -
288 people killed in Cizre: Only one security officer on trial
In the civil law suit on the events in Cizre during the 79 day long curfew where 288 people lost their lives and over 2.000 buildings were demolished, there is only one security officer on trial. -
PKK issues message of condolence for Alina Sanchez
The PKK Executive Committee issued a message of condolence for Alina Sanchez (Lêgerîn Çiya), who came from Argentina to join the ranks of the Kurdistan freedom struggle and lost her life in Rojava recently. -
KCK: Security maintained in Shengal, we withdraw the guerrillas
KCK stated that security has been maintained in and around Shengal, saying that the Iraqi government has started to take steps to answer the demands of Ezidis.