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• Syrian Democratic Forces make further advances 

  The operation of Syrian Democratic Forces (QSD) against ISIS gangs in south Hesekê continues in its seventh day.
• HPG: At least 15 Turkish soldiers killed in Oremar 

  People's Defense Forces Press Office HPG-BIM reported heavy clashes between guerrillas and Turkish troops in Oremar region of Hakkari's Yüksekova district.
• Two more civilians killed by police in Silvan 

  After the murder by police of Müslüm Tayar (22) and Sertip Polat (in his 20s) yesterday, 24-year-old Engin Gezici and his aunt İsmet Gezici were also killed by special operation teams in Silvan district of Amed today.
• HPG reports intensified attacks by the Turkish army 

  People's Defense Forces Press Office HPG-BIM has reported intensified attacks by the Turkish army against guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in South Kurdistan territory.
• Guerrilla forces reach Dubiz town attacked by ISIS 

  ISIS gangs attacked the Dubiz town of Kirkuk between 19:30 and 20:00 yesterday evening. Acting upon the attack, HPG (People's Defense Forces) and YJA-Star (Free Women's Troops) have reached the town.
• Police murder another youth in Silvan 

  Turkish 'security forces' have killed yet another youth in Silvan district of Amed.
• YPG reports ongoing attacks by the Turkish army 

  YPG Press Office has released a statement reporting ongoing attacks by Turkish army against Rojava, West Kurdistan, in Syrian territory.
• Intense bombardment by Turkish military against guerrilla areas 

  HPG reported that Turkish jets have bombed Zap, Dola (Valley) Martyr Harun, Avashin, Gare and Metina areas of guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones yesterday, while Turkish troops deployed at the border also conducted bombardments.
• Youth shot by police in Kızıltepe dies 

  A youth who had been shot by police during a demo condemning Ankara bombing in Mardin's Kızıltepe district two weeks ago, has lost his life.
• Police kill two youths in Yüksekova 

  Two youths have been murdered by special operation teams during the operation in Yüksekova district of Hakkari.
• 22-year-old youth murdered by state forces in Silvan 

  Attacks by Turkish state forces are getting heavier in Amed's Silvan district since the announcement of a curfew in Tekel, Mescit and Konak neighborhoods earlier this morning.
• Six people detained by soldiers in Nusaybin 

  Soldiers affiliated to the Turkish army have raided a number of houses in Sitîlîlê (Akarsu) neighborhood of Mardin's Nusaybin district this morning.
• 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.