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• Hashd al-Shaabi forces attempt rapes in Tuz Khurmatu 

  Hashd al-Shaabi forces attacking Southern Kurdistan along with the Iraqi army have attempted to rape women in the Tuz Khurmatu province.
• 1500 ISIS members return to Europe from Syria and Iraq 

  About 1500 ISIS members have returned to Europe after fighting in Syria and Iraq, EU’s top counter-terrorism official said.
• 10 detained in house raids in Istanbul 

  10 people have been taken into custody during house raids in Istanbul city.
• Kurds protesting for Öcalan all over Europe 

  All over Europe, people from Kurdistan are taking to the streets and protesting the lack of information about Öcalan’s health conditions and security.
• HDP, HDK, DBP and DTK release statement on isolation of Öcalan 

  In a joint statement on Öcalan’s health condition, HDP, HDK, DBP and DTK expressed the essentiality that “either his family, lawyers or a political delegation must immediately visit Öcalan on Imrali”.
• SDF Commander: We congratulate Raqqa victory to Leader Apo 

  Klara Raqqa, a commander for Syrian Democratic Forces in the Raqqa campaign, said; “We congratulate this victory to Leader Apo.”
• Official statement on Raqqa to be made after mop-up operations 

  Wrath of Euphrates Operation Room Spokesperson stated that direct close combat with ISIS gangs has ended in Raqqa city. She said SDF will make an official announcement of Raqqa’s liberation once mop-up operations are completed.
• Blast hits police shuttle in Mersin 

  Blast has occurred during the passing of a police vehicle in central Mersin province south of Turkey.
• Raqqa fully liberated from ISIS 

  SDF forces have fully cleared Raqqa of ISIS.
• One village and dozens of hamlets liberated in Deir ez-Zor 

  SDF fighters have cleared a village and dozens of hamlets northwest of Deir ez-Zor.
• National Hospital of Raqqa cleared of ISIS 

  The Weteni (National) Hospital has been liberated and 22 ISIS members have been killed in Raqqa.
• NAV-DEM announces calendar for pro-Öcalan demonstrations 

  NAV-DEM has announced the calendar for pro-Öcalan demonstrations and said, “We are calling for strong participation to demonstrations on the streets every day.”
• Kurds stage mass protests throughout Europe 

  Kurds in Europe took to the streets for Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan’s health and security. Widespread demonstrations and protests by the Kurdish community for Ocalan continue in Germany, Belgium, Canada, Sweden, France, Austria and The Netherlands.
• Syrian regime forces attack SDF positions near Deir ez-Zor 

  Syrian forces have attacked the positions of SDF fighters near the wheat silos and sugar factory near Deir ez-Zor.
• Al-Naim Crossing cleared, 37 ISIS members surrender in Raqqa 

  The Al-Naim Crossing in central Raqqa has been cleared following fierce clashes during which 37 ISIS members surrendered to SDF and 11 gang members were killed.
• Four more neighborhoods liberated in Raqqa 

  SDF fighters have liberated Kurdan, Bedû, Sexanî and Methene neighborhoods of Raqqa following fierce clashes with ISIS gangs. The number of neighborhoods liberated today thus rose to 6.
• Turkey extends state of emergency, closes airspace for KRG 

  The Turkish state has decided to extend the State of Emergency (OHAL) for another 3 months and close its airspace for KRG.
• Abadi says attack on Kirkuk is for the interests of people 

  In a statement about their attack on Kirkuk, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi said they have only acted to fulfill their constitutional duty.
• Close to the end in Raqqa: Two more neighborhoods liberated 

  SDF fighters have liberated the Andalus and Matar neighborhoods in Raqqa city center from ISIS gangs.
• ISIS attacks repelled in Deir ez-Zor campaign 

  SDF fighters have repelled the ISIS attacks on Mihemim village in the ongoing Deir ez-Zor campaign. 2 ISIS members were killed in clashes.
• Hundreds of civilians rescued in Raqqa 

  The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters led by the YPG and YPJ have rescued hundreds more civilians in Raqqa.
• Kurds take to the streets after reports about Öcalan’s health 

  Kurds in Europe took to the streets after reports about Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan’s health.
• Seven ISIS members killed in Deir ez-Zor operation 

  Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters foiled an attack by ISIS gangs and killed seven ISIS members in Deir ez-Zor.
• German MP: The release of Turkish spy will encourage MİT 

  German court’s decision to release a prosecuted Turkish spy from jail will encourage Turkish intelligence agency MİT, German MP Ulla Jelpke said.
• Resid and Koc elected as co-chairs of KNK 

  Kurdish politicians Nilufer Koc and Rebwar Resid were elected as co-chairs of Kurdistan National Congress.