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• Rojava University graduates work in AANES institutions 

  Rojava University graduates start to work for Autonomous Administration institutions in areas related to their branches.
• Damascus government’s embargo on Shehba intensifies 

  The government of Damascus, which does not allow even basic food items to enter Shehba by closing all the gates leading to the canton, continues to implement its hostile policy towards Afrin IDPs.
• People take to the streets in Ain Issa to protest the attacks 

  The Turkish state has increased its genocidal attacks against North-East Syria in an attempt to occupy the entire region in violation of international law but enjoying a global silence.
• Gire Spi Military Council: We will respond strongly to attacks 

  Girê Spî Military Council stated that they repulsed the occupation attacks against Girê Spî and said, "We are not a party to the war, but we will respond strongly to the attacks against us."
• Turkey retrieves casualties in Ain Issa under SDF supervision 

  After the failed attack on Ain Issa by the Turkish and Jihadist occupation forces, 18 bodies were removed from the area under Russian mediation and supervision by the SDF.
• Meeting ​​​​​​​between AANES, MSD officials and Swedish Minister 

  The situation in Syria, the political process, Turkish threats, and inter-Kurdish dialogue were discussed during the online meeting between AANES, MSD officials and Swedish Foreign Minister.
• Mercenaries impose levies on Afrin civilians for olive harvest 

  SOHR reports ongoing violations by the occupation forces in the northern Syrian canton of Afrin.
• 90 more families leave the Hol Camp 

  As part of a reintegration program negotiated between the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria and tribal elders, more than six thousand Syrian citizens have so far left the Hol Camp.
• Three women and a man kidnapped in occupied Afrin 

  Crimes against civilians continue increasingly in the northern Syrian canton of Afrin which has been occupied by the Turkish army and allied mercenaries since March 2018.
• Explosion in occupied Afrin 

  Reports are coming through of several casualties after the explosion in central Afrin.
• SDF: 18 gang members killed, clashes continue in Ain Issa 

  SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) made a statement regarding the attacks of the invading Turkish state and its gangs against Ain Issa, and revealed that 18 gang members, including a former ISIS emir and the leader of the gang, Ismail Aydo, were killed.
• Car bomb detonated in occupied al-Bab 

  The explosion in the center of the city has reportedly resulted in several casualties as well as huge material damage.
• Mercenary commander killed in Ayn Issa 

  A mercenary commander named Ismail Eydo was killed as the result of clashes between SDF fighters and the Turkish state and its mercenaries in the north of Ayn Issa.
• Three more civilians kidnapped in occupied Afrin 

  Crimes against civilians continue increasingly in the northern Syrian canton of Afrin which has been occupied by the Turkish army and allied mercenaries since March 2018.
• Many mercenaries killed in Ayn Issa as attacks continue 

  In the village of Mealik in Ayn Issa clashes are taking place between the Turkish state mercenaries and Syrian Democratic Fighters (SDF). Many mercenaries killed.
• SDF: Three ISIS members arrested 

  SDF special units and the International Coalition Forces carried out two operations against ISIS cells in Northeast Syria on November 20 and 22.
• SDF: Five terrorists arrested in Deir ez-Zor countryside 

  SDF operations supported by the International Coalition forces continue in North-East Syria.
• Occupation forces attack Ain Issa and M4, injuring 3 - UPDATE 

  The Turkish army and allied mercenaries continue their attacks against northern and eastern Syria.
• Kobanê university continues to provide online education 

  Kobanê University, which started online education after the curfew declared due to the increase in the coronavirus cases in Kobanê, will continue to provide online education throughout the emergency situation.
• War veterans set up association in Raqqa 

  War veterans announced the establishment of the "Guardians of Raqqa Association" with a founding conference in Raqqa.
• Autonomous Administration declares 10-day curfew in 4 cities 

  The Autonomous Administration has declared a 10-day curfew in the cities of Hesekê, Qamishlo, Raqqa and Tabqa.
• SOHR reports ongoing Turkish military deployment to Syria 

  Turkey’s military build-up: 7,440 vehicles arrive in Syria since the new ceasefire, as over 20 new vehicles enter Idlib countryside carrying logistical equipment.
• NES to bring stricter measures to combat pandemic 

  Dr. Ciwan Mustafa reported that the increase in coronavirus infections in North-East Syria has reached an alarming level and said they will introduce stricter measures in the shortest time to keep the epidemic under control.
• SDF Commander: Turkey increases indiscriminate attacks 

  SDF commander Erdal Kobanê warns of devastating effects on the lives of the civilian population in view of Turkey's preparations for war and its Islamist mercenaries against Ain Issa.
• Clash between Syrian forces and Turkish-backed mercenaries 

  Reports of casualties in clashes between Syrian regime forces and Turkish-backed mercenaries in Idlib.