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• Turkish jets bomb guerrilla areas in South Kurdistan territory 

  Turkish state continued its airstrikes against PKK-held Medya Defense Zones in South Kurdistan territory yesterday evening when Qandil, Xakurê, Zap, Zagros and Gare areas became the target of attacks.
• Turkish 'security forces' attack Silvan 

  A curfew imposed in Amed's Silvan district this morning has been followed by heavy attacks by Turkish 'security forces' against three neighborhoods where self-rule and self-defense against the state's attacks continues for months.
• AKP in search of revenge in Yüksekova 

  In Yüksekova district of Hakkari where HDP received 93.7 percent of votes in November 1 election, special operation teams started an operation against Cumhuriyet neighborhood at 09:30 this morning.
• HPG Command: KDP forces us to leave Shengal 

  HPG Shengal Command reported that KDP remained insistent on its negative approach towards guerrilla forces in Shengal region, and called upon all the powers in the region to act with responsibility.
• Heavy clashes in west Shengal 

  Operation to Liberate Shilo Valley, launched by YBŞ and YPJ-Shengal forces with the support of HPG and YJA Star forces on October 8, continues.
• PYD: Kobanê defended human values against the enemies of humanity 

  PYD (Democratic Union Party) said Rojava has become a sample with regards to the achievement of a free and shared life and a common fate.
• Enver Müslim: Kobanê victory belongs to all humanity 

  Kobanê Canton Executive Council President Enver Müslim has marked the November 1 World Kobanê Day saying; “Happy day of world humanity.”
• November 1 greeting from Kobanê 

  All the democratic autonomy institutions, civil society organisations, political parties, women's and youth's movements in Kobanê Canton made a joint statement to the press to greet the November 1 World Kobanê Day.
• Turkish jets shell Avashin as attacks on guerrilla areas continue 

  Operations and attacks by the Turkish military against guerrillas continue despite the ongoing position of inaction declared by KCK on October 10.
• YPG reports ongoing attacks by the Turkish military 

  YPG Press Office has reported ongoing attacks by the Turkish military since it first targeted the positions of YPG/YPJ (People's/Women's Defense Units) at Kobanê border on October 24.
• Syrian Democratic Forces launch first offensive in south Hesekê 

  Syrian Democratic Forces, made up of 13 revolutionary forces from Syrian peoples, have started their first offensive against ISIS gangs in the southern countryside of Hesekê under ISIS occupation.
• The scream of resistance: World Kobanê Day 

  The Kobanê town of Rojava, West Kurdistan, which has witnessed an unprecedented battle and resistance against the attacks of ISIS gangs since last year, has now become a a glimmer of hope for the Middle East peoples.
• HPG releases balance sheet of war for October 

  HPG stated that the Turkish state's war against the Kurdish movement and people has reached an unrestrained level today, waged in despair to the extend of launching bombardments against the cemeteries of martyrs.
• Shengal Êzidî Assembly: KDP attempts to hinder humanitarian aid 

  KDP's peshmerga forces are getting more reactions after closing the road for the transport of humanitarian aid for Shengal people since August 3rd.
• Two Syrian journalists found brutally murdered in their apartment in Urfa 

  Two Syrian journalists were brutally killed in the province of Urfa bordering Syria. The murder is guessed to have been committed by the ISIS.
• Kobanê Canton calls for worldwide support against barbarism 

  The Executive Council of Kobanê Canton in West Kurdistan, Rojava, has called for worldwide support in order for peace and equality to triumph over barbarism.
• Rojava Coordination: PM's remarks confess Turkey's support to ISIS 

  The General Coordination of Rojava Cantons pointed to a remarkable increase in the inhuman practices of the AKP government ignoring the international law and the threats uttered by Erdoğan and AKP against Rojava ahead of November 1 election.
• YBŞ: 24 gang members killed, 11 others wounded in Shengal 

  YBŞ (Shengal Resistance Unis) General Command reported that yesterday's clashes with ISIS groups left 24 members of the gangs dead and 11 others wounded.
• Turkish army operations in Oremar and Binbir continue 

  People's Defense Forces Press Office HPG-BIM reported that Turkish army operations in Binbir and Oremar areas of Hakkari's Yüksekova district are going on.
• 'Joint Command' established in Shengal for the liberation of Êzidxanê 

  Shengal Resistance Units, Women's Defense Units-Shengal and Shengal Defense Units have announced establishment of a Joint Command under the name of 'Fermandariya Êzidxana Ji Bo Rizgariya Şengal'.
• 100 gang members killed in Shengal since October 8 

  YBŞ (Shengal Resistance Units) General Command and HPG (People's Defense Forces) Shengal Command have released a statement regarding their joint operation against ISIS gangs in Shilo Valley.
• Civilians fleeing ISIS atrocity take shelter near YPG 

  Suffering heavy blows in the hands of HPG, YJA-STAR and YPG/YPJ forces in Shengal, gang groups are now increasing their pressure on the local people.
• Goran Movement Spokesman: KDP commits a crime 

  Goran Movement has strongly reacted to Kurdistan Regional President Nechirvan Barzani's decision to discharge four ministers from position. New proxy officials have been appointed to replace these four ministers.
• Youth heavily wounded by police in Silopi 

  Police teams have blockaded the 3rd Street in Cudi neighborhood of Şırnak's Silopi district early this morning despite there taking place no incidents.
• Turkish military attacks YPG positions in Girê Spî 

  Turkish military continues its provocation at the border of Gire Spi in the wake of the threats uttered by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan against Rojava and YPG in Antep on October 24.