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Turkish military operations in Batman and Bitlis continue
The military operation in the Hasankeyf district has been extended to rural areas. A large-scale operation is also taking place in the province of Bitlis, with the area being bombarded by combat helicopters. -
Large-scale military operation launched in Yüksekova
A military operation was launched in many villages, plateaus and rural areas in Yüksekova district of Hakkari. Many soldiers were deployed to the operation area. -
KCDK-E calls for solidarity with the victims of the fire in Mardin-Amed
In a statement about the deadly field fire in Mardin-Amed, KCDK-E Ecology Committee said: "We call on everyone to contribute through Heyva Sor in order to extend a hand of support to our people who are in need." -
DEM Party and DBP: DEDAŞ is responsible for the deaths
Paying visits to the people in the area affected by the fire between Amed and Mardin, the co-chairs of DEM Party and DBP stated that DEDAŞ was responsible and vowed that: "We will relieve this pain through solidarity." -
KJK: There is no natural disaster but a genocidal state disaster in Kurdistan
In a statement about the devastating fire in Amed-Mardin, KJK called for resistance and construction, saying: "There is no natural disaster in Kurdistan; there is a genocidal, colonialist state disaster." -
Mazıdağı Co-Mayor who lost 10 relatives in the fire: DEDAŞ is a big problem here
Co-Mayor of Mazıdağı Municipality, who lost 10 of his relatives in the fire, blamed DEDAŞ for the devastating fire between Amed and Mardin and the state's agricultural policy in the region. -
KNK calls for solidarity with the victims of the devastating fire in North Kurdistan
The KNK expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the fire between Amed and Mardin and to the people of Kurdistan and called on the public and aid organisations to show solidarity with the victims. -
Death toll in the field fire between Amed and Mardin rises to 14
The death toll in the major fire in northern Kurdistan has risen to 14, with two more people succumbing to their injuries. People from the villages accuse the Turkish authorities of negligence and delayed intervention. -
Guerrillas: We continue to walk on the path of Comrade Zîlan
YJA Star guerrilla Jinda Amara said: “Comrade Zîlan fulfilled her historical responsibility by taking the necessary step at the necessary time. Today, we have thousands of friends walking on the path of Zîlan." -
Nine days of chemical attack on Girê FM
The Turkish army attacked the tunnels in the Girê FM Resistance Area 71 times in total between 30 May and 7 June, using only poisonous chemical gas and banned explosives. -
HPG pays tribute to guerrilla commander Şêxmûs Milazgir
Guerrilla commander Şêxmûs Milazgir was killed in a battle with the Turkish military in Ağrı. The guerrilla, born in Muş, had been part of the Kurdish movement since 1992. The HPG expressed its condolences to his family and the people of Kurdistan. -
KCK: Our people should do everything necessary, without expecting anything from the state
“Neither the state, nor the government is concerned about the Kurdish people, their needs, problems and suffering. On the contrary, they are the cause of these disasters and sufferings. Our people must hold the state and the government to account." -
The guerrillas fight on the path of Zîlan
On the forthcoming anniversary of her martyrdom, guerrillas remember Zilan, who blew herself up in a Turkish military parade in 1996 and thus opened up a new page in the struggle. -
Guerrillas shoot down four drones of the Turkish army in Zap
The guerrillas have shot down more Turkish army drones over southern Kurdistan. Several Turkish army combat drones have been shot down over the Kurdish guerrillas' strategic western front in the Zap region. -
Shengal Autonomous Administration calls for the release of detained Yazidi and Arab citizens
Reacting to the detention of Yazidi and Arab citizens, the Shengal Autonomous Administration said, "The Iraqi constitution gives us the right to govern and defend ourselves. The peace of Iraq is also the peace of Shengal." -
Vigil against usurpation of Hakkari Municipality launched in Van
A sit-in protest was started in front of Van Metropolitan Municipality against the usurpation of Hakkari Municipality. -
Two of the people who died in wildfire laid to rest
Two of the people who lost their lives in the fire that broke out between Mardin and Amed were buried. -
Turkish military measures in the Kurdish region continue expanding
The occupying Turkish state declared yet another region in the Kurdish region as a "temporary security zone". -
More young people join the guerrilla ranks
A group of young people who joined the guerrilla ranks, saying "We no longer accept even a single second without the leader. The memories of our comrades who represent the resilient spirit of women and youth are our compass." -
Two people die in Turkish attack on Mawa
Two people were killed, and two others were injured as the result of an attack launched by the Turkish state in the Mawa region on Tuesday. -
'We will continue the resistance against the usurpation of Hakkari Municipality'
DEM Party Group Deputy Chairperson Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit announced that they will continue the resistance against the usurpation in Hakkari and organise a big rally in Istanbul. -
Turkish army launches military operations in Hasankeyf and Ağrı
The Turkish army has launched a military operation in Hasankeyf and fighting has broken out. The village of Xirbêkûr has been sealed off militarily and a curfew has been imposed. Internet and telephone connections have been interrupted. -
Wildfire started by Turkish bombardment in Metina continues to rage
The occupying Turkish state carried out an airstrike on the villages in the foothills of Mêtîna Mountain in South Kurdistan. While the fire in the area continues to rage, gardens and trees have turned to ashes. -
Guerrilla Amed: Resistance will always win in Kurdistan
Bêrîtan Amed, one of the fighters of the women's guerrillas, YJA Star, spoke about the massive guerrilla resistance to the Turkish invasion of the Medya Defense Areas. -
Turkish fighter jets bomb Binarê Qendîl
The Turkish state continues its genocidal campaign in Kurdish territories.