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• HPG reports ongoing actions by guerrillas 

  HPG (People's Defense Forces) Press Office reported ongoing actions by guerrillas in response to the enhanced activity and attacks of the Turkish military.
• Woman shot by police in Van dies after 27 days in intensive care 

  A woman shot by special operations police during a house raid in Van last month, has died in hospital.
• Corpses of 21 police killed in Şırnak hidden in military hospital 

  Both the genocidal attacks of AKP/Palace forces and the splendid resistance of Civil Defense Units (YPS) continue in Şırnak.
• Resistance continues in Şırnak 

  On the 64th day of the state forces' genocidal attacks in Şırnak, the city has been under howitzer fire following clashes through the night.
• Action on state forces in Nusaybin 

  Missile attack by the YPS members in ongoing clashes in Nusaybin has injured at least 4 gendarmerie special operations units.
• YPG members: We will cleanse these lands of the gangs 

  YPG members fighting in the Ayn İsa front express their resolve to get rid of the gangs. The fighters say, “We are in these positions for a democratic Syria and a free Rojava.”
• New “urgent expropriation” decree for Amed and Şırnak 

  In a new chapter of AKP’s occupation practices, new “urgent expropriation” decree has passed for Bağlar, Sur, Cizre and Beytüşşebap districts.
• Tendürek Mountain bombed by Turkish military 

  Following the military operation launched in Diyadin yesterday, the Tendürek Mountain was bombed with Cobra type helicopters last night.
• KDP forces stop the march to Sêmalka 

  KNK Co-President Nilüfer Koç said that the KDP forces’ were implementing the policies of colonial powers by stopping the march to Sêmalka border gate.
• Clashes intensify as state forces evacuate houses in Şırnak 

  State forces evacuated and burned down several houses in Şırnak’s Yeni neighborhood, and placed snipers on rooftops. Clashes continue across the city.
• HPG: 32 Turkish soldiers killed in Oremar 

  HPG reported that at least 32 soldiers of the Turkish army have been killed in clashes ongoing in Oremar for the second day. 7 guerrillas fell a martyr whilst putting up a brave fight.
• 2 specialist sergeants killed in Ağrı and Nusaybin 

  2 more specialist sergeants have been killed during clashes in Ağrı and Nusaybin.
• Clashes in Şırnak continue 

  Turkish state’s genocidal attacks on Şırnak continue for the 63rd day. State forces shell neighborhoods as the clashes continue.
• Civilian injured in state forces' attacks in Silopi dies 

  Civilian Abuzeyit Tan who was injured during the state forces’ attacks in Silopi last month has lost his life today.
• South Kurdistan people protest the closure of Sêmalka border gate 

  The closing of Sêmalka Border Gate will be protested with a march in Duhok which is attended by several political parties and NGOs.
• Gangs attack Efrîn center with Katyusha missiles 

  Gang groups affiliated with the ENKS/SNC have attacked Efrîn center with Katyusha missiles. The aggression continues.
• HPG releases footage from the action against Turkish soldiers in Şemdinli 

  HPG Press Office released footage from the action on the two hills that the Turkish army was stationed on in Xapuşke Plateau in Hakkari’s Şemdinli district on May 2.
• 2,411 refugees arrive in Efrîn in two days 

  2,411 people from Aleppo and other cities in Syria have arrived in Efrîn in two days.
• Êzidî Coordination: If a force needs to leave Shengal, it is the KDP 

  The Êzidî Coordination issued a statement regarding the pressure KDP is putting on the Êzidîs and the killing of a young Êzidî in Shengal’s Xanesor district.
• Two months since last communication with prisoners in Şırnak 

  The last communication with prisoners that have been sick and injured in Şırnak took place two months ago when the genocidal attacks began in the city.
• Guerillas: Our language is our existence 

  YJA Star and HPG guerillas in the Kirkuk region say they will continue fighting until the right to use mother tongue in every possible way is achieved.
• One child killed, two others wounded in blast in Silopi 

  An unknown object left on the street exploded in Şırnak's Silopi district late yesterday evening.
• PYD co-chair Moslem: We won't allow a second Sykes–Picot 

  A two-day conference titled 'Towards Kurdish identity and Independence In The Era of Globalization' has kicked off in Sulaimani city of South Kurdistan to mark the centenary of the Sykes-Picot Agreement.
• HPG: 6 soldiers killed in concurrent actions in Şırnak city center 

  Six soldiers were killed as a result of concurrent guerrilla actions that targeted the police headquarters, Çakırsu Brigade, hospital and school buildings turned into headquarters by Turkish forces in Şırnak.
• Aerial bombardment on Nusaybin 

  Reports have been received that a neighborhood in Nusaybin was targeted by aerial bombardment last night.