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• Emine Şenyaşar joins vigil at Kobanê border 

  Emine Şenyaşar, who has fought tirelessly for justice for years after her family members were murdered, joined the vigil at the Kobanê border. She said: "I fought for justice for seven years. I will continue to demand justice for Kobanê as well."
• Women in Maxmur call for support for the Kurds and recognition of Kurdish rights 

  Women living in Maxmur condemned the attacks by the Turkish state and allied mercenaries against Rojava and called on the world states to recognise the rights of the Kurdish people.
• Turkish state forces people to migrate or become informers in South Kurdistan 

  People are forced to migrate or act as informers in South Kurdistan. Turkey’s attacks hit their crops and pushed them into poverty.
• 63 kolbars killed, 233 others wounded by Iranian forces in 2024 

  Kurdistan Human Rights Organisation announced that 63 Kurdish kolbars were killed by Iranian regime forces during 2024.
• Arab guerrilla fighter: The PKK emerged for the freedom of the people and will never be defeated 

  Arab guerrilla fighter Elî Firat Qamişlo said, "The PKK will not leave any occupying power in Kurdistan in peace. We will further strengthen our struggle with Leader Öcalan’s perspective."
• Thousands march to the border of Kobanê in solidarity with the resistance of Rojava 

  Thousands of people participated in a march to the Kobanê border in Suruç, protesting the attacks on North-East Syria, and calling for protection of the Rojava revolution's gains.
• People in Suruç condemn attacks on North-East Syria 

  People from various cities gathered in the Suruç district of Urfa at the border with Kobanê to participate in a protest march to the border against the invasion attacks on North-East Syria.
• Vigil at Kobanê border on its 11th day 

  During the vigil at the Suruç-Kobanê border, activists renewed their call for peace against war.
• Thousands in Nusaybin march to Qamishlo border 

  More than ten thousand people marched in Nusaybin to the border of Qamishlo against occupation.
• Freedom guerrillas vow for struggle to culminate in victory in 2025 

  Throughout 2024, the freedom guerrillas, who waged a cohesive resistance spanning all corners of Kurdistan and Turkey's metropolises, laid a strong foundation for a struggle set to culminate in victory in 2025.
• Turkish drones hit two civilian vehicles in Zakho 

  Turkish drones hit two civilian vehicles in the village of Avê near Batîfa, in the province of Zakho (Zaxo).
• 59 kolbars killed, 287 others injured in 2024 

  According to Kolbar News, 59 Kurdish kolbars were killed and 287 others injured by Iranian state forces in 2024.
• Kurdish man killed by Iranian state forces 

  Irfan Irfani, a Kurd from Saqqez, was killed by direct fire from Iranian state forces.
• KNK calls for national unity and solidarity on the occasion of the new year 

  The KNK Executive Council congratulated the people of Kurdistan and the peoples of the world on the New Year and invited all Kurdistan forces to support Leader Öcalan’s call.
• One wounded in Turkish artillery shelling of a village in South Kurdistan 

  The Turkish state continues its genocidal campaign across Kurdistan territory.
• Vigil at Nusaybin-Qamishlo border: Rojava is our honour 

  The vigil held at the Qamishlo border against the attacks of the occupying Turkish state and the Syrian National Army (SNA) gangs against Rojava continues on its 19th day.
• Families of Roboski victims seeking justice for 13 years 

  It has been 13 years since the Roboskî Massacre. The families' search for justice continues as the perpetrators are yet to be uncovered and prosecuted.
• HSM publishes war balance sheet for 2024 

  The HSM published the guerrilla's annual balance sheet for 2024. In 1,124 actions, 478 members of the occupation forces were killed, and 18 drones were shot down. In addition, 134 guerrillas fell as martyrs.
• HPG: Guerrillas stop Turkish army advance attempt in Girê Cûdî  

  The HPG said that guerrillas stopped an advance by the Turkish army in the Girê Cûdî resistance area in South Kurdistan. One soldier was killed, and two others were injured.
• Vigil at Qamishlo border on day 17 

  The vigil held at the Qamishlo border against the attacks of the occupying Turkish state and the Syrian National Army (SNA) gangs against Rojava continues on its 17th day.
• Martyr Xebat Hîmo, who dedicated his life to the struggle for freedom 

  Guerrilla Xebat Hîmo from Rojava, who fought in many regions of the country and dedicated his life to the struggle for freedom, wrote his name in golden letters in history like thousands of heroes of Kurdistan.
• HPG pays tribute to fallen guerrillas Hogir Amed and Ronî Ciwanro  

  Hogir Amed and Ronî Ciwanro fell as martyrs in a Turkish attack last August while resisting the invasion in the southern Kurdish region of Metîna.
• Vigil at Suruç-Kobanê border on day 6: We must defend Rojava 

  During the vigil at the Suruç-Kobanê border, activists called for solidarity with Rojava, saying, “It is our duty to defend the system established in Rojava.”
• Victims of Roboski massacre commemorated 

  The people of Roboski commemorates the 34 civilians killed by Turkish jets 13 years ago. None of those responsible for the massacre of the mostly underage Kurds have been held to account to date.
• Roboski Massacre, an unending mourning 

  Thirteen years ago today, 34 people were killed in Roboski when Turkish air forces bombed a group of mostly under 18 border traders in the northern Kurdish province of Şırnak. None of those responsible has been held accountable.