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• Clashes at Southern Kurdistan border continue 

  The operation launched by the Turkish army in Southern Kurdistan’s Barzan region Tuesday evening continues. 4 soldiers were killed and 3 guerrillas died during clashes.
• More than 100 arrested amid crackdown in Rojhilat 

  Iranian regime forces arrested more than 100 Kurds who took part in demonstrations to protest Iranian regime’s military exercise near Southern Kurdistan border.
• Counter-guerrilla units terrorize people in Mariwan countryside 

  Iranian counter-guerrilla units terrorize villagers, kidnap locals for ransom and propagate against Kurdish guerrillas in Mariwan countryside in Eastern Kurdistan, Iran.
• Five Êzidîs rescued near Deir ez-Zor, reunited with families 

  Five Êzidîs who had been abducted by ISIS gangs in Shengal on August 3, 2014 were rescued by fighters of the YJŞ and YPJ in Deir ez-Zor.
• Turkish warplanes shell Akra countryside 

  Turkish fighter jets have shelled the countryside of Akra city in Duhoq province, Southern Kurdistan.
• Clash between guerrillas and Turkish soldiers crossing the border 

  Clashes broke out between guerrillas and the Turkish soldiers who wanted to cross the border into Southern Kurdistan.
• Nothing changes on KDP side: Doors still closed to Rojava 

  KDP asayish prevents the representatives of political parties and PYD delegates from crossing into Rojava to attend the PYD congress.
• “Time to call a halt to the Iranian regime” 

  PKK Central Committee Member Botan said that the problem Rojhilat was facing was a general problem of human existence in respect to all rights and said, "The latest uprisings show that time has come to call a halt to the Iranian regime."
• HDP MP for Şırnak taken into custody - UPDATE 

  HDP Şırnak MP Leyla Birlik has been detained in her house in Şırnak city.
• 72 percent of voters cast vote in independence referendum 

  The High Elections and Referendum Commission announced that 72.16 percent of the total eligible voters cast their vote in Sunday’s Independence Referendum in Southern Kurdistan.
• The march towards authenticity 

  Those who bear renewal in their hearts at all times and all ages, are the ones that are planting the seeds of life and hope on the mountains. As for them, hope and life are twin sisters. One cannot exist without the other...
• Celebrations banned in Kirkuk 

  Kirkuk Governorate has banned celebrations and city tours with convoys until a further notice.
• Iranian jets fly low over Kurdish provinces 

  Iranian regime is reported to be sending military deployment to several cities in Rojhilat (Eastern) Kurdistan where Iranian jets are flying low over Mariwan, Bane, Piranshahr, Shino and Sardasht.
• Footage of guerrilla action on Rubarok outpost released 

  Gerîla TV has released footage from an action in which guerrillas hit the Rubarok outpost in Hakkari’s Şemdinli district with 24 rockets.
• Southern Kurdistan people vote in Independence Referendum 

  Voting began for Southern Kurdistan Independence Referendum at 08:00 Monday morning and will continue until 18:00 in the evening.
• Continued attacks on kolbers in Rojhilat 

  Despite the widespread protests against killing of Kolbers in various cities of Eastern Kurdistan during recent months, the systematic killing by Iranian forces of border porters and Tradesmen continue.
• Two Êzidî children freed from ISIS, reunited with families 

  Two Êzidî children have been freed from the clutches of ISIS and reunited with their families.
• Call for Êzidîs not to vote in independence referendum 

  Shengal Democratic Autonomous Assembly Co-chair Kurdê Elî called on the Êzidîs not to cast vote in the Southern Kurdistan Independence Referendum scheduled for tomorrow.
• Iranian forces bomb Southern Kurdistan soil 

  Iranian regime forces are bombing two border areas in the countryside of Hewlêr, Southern Kurdistan.
• Gerîla TV releases footage from action on Grana outpost 

  Guerrillas hit the Grana outpost in Hakkari’s Şemdinli district on September 10.
• Turkish press in Roboski, KDP media in Sheladizê 

  Like in Roboski, 10 citizens were bombed and killed by Turkish fighter jets while they were tending to their gardens in Southern Kurdistan.
• “History and memory detonated in Hasankeyf” 

  Defenders of life gathered for Hasankeyf said, “Hasankeyf is our hope, you can’t detonate our hope”. In the action, defenders pointed out that over 10.000 people will be forcibly displayed with the completion of the dam.
• High Council: The referendum will be held on time 

  The Southern Kurdistan High Referendum Council issued a statement on the allegations that the referendum in Southern Kurdistan has been “postponed” and said the referendum will be held on the determined date.
• AKP reopens the historic Hasankeyf Fortress for demolition 

  The Hasankeyf Fortress that poses a risk due to instable rocks has been reopened to be demolished.
• YBŞ: We will protect the areas we liberated from ISIS 

  In a statement about yesterday’s brief clash with Hashd al-Shaabi forces in Shengal, YBŞ Command stressed that: “We will continue to protect the areas we liberated from ISIS.”