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• Northern Syria Federation election law approved 

  Democratic Northern Syria Federation Constituent Assembly has approved the Northern Syria Federation election law.
• Farewell to 4 internationalist martyrs of Rojava 

  Following a massive ceremony in Dêrik city of Rojava, bodies of four internationalist fighters, who fell martyrs during the operation to liberate Raqqa, have been sent to Southern Kurdistan to be transported back to their countries.
• Attacks on Shehba repelled, 16 more gang members killed 

  Attacks of the Turkish army and affiliated gangs that seek to invade villages in Rojava's Shehba region have been repelled and 16 more gang members have been killed.
• 7 YPG fighters martyred in Raqqa laid to rest in Hesekê 

  7 YPG fighters that fell martyr in the Raqqa operation have been laid to rest in a funeral ceremony in the Hesekê city of Rojava.
• A fighter of Self-Defense Forces killed in Turkey's attacks 

  ​​​​​​​The Defense Council of Efrîn Canton announced the martyrdom of Self-Defense fighter Texter Qetlo as result of the attacks by the Turkish army.
• “Turkey is looking to legitimize their invasion of Idlib” 

  Jaysh Al Thuwar Forces Deputy General Commander Ehmed Sultan (Ebû Erac) stated that the Turkish state is engaged in attempts to hand over Idlib to Tahrir Al Sham gangs in order to legitimize the invasion.
• Clashes continue in Shehba: 16 gang members killed 

  The attacks of the occupying Turkish state and affiliated gangs on Shehba region continue. Gangs who launched attacks on the positions of the Revolutionary Forces were dealt heavy blows.
• Clashes continue in Shehba region under ongoing attack 

  Clashes are taking place between Revolutionary Forces and Turkish army affiliated gangs in Shehba region of Rojava since last night.
• Kurds look after Turkish army’s losses as well 

  The Turkish state has prevented the families of their gangs to retrieve their sons’ bodies. Kurdish Red Crescent Heyva Sor buried the bodies after informing the families.
• 73 countries support the Civil Council of Raqqa 

  Syrian Democratic Council Co-chair Ilham Ehmed stated that 73 countries have decided to offer support to the Civil Council of Raqqa.
• People of Efrîn protest Öcalan's isolation and Turkey's attacks 

  People in Rojava's Efrîn Canton took to the streets to protest Turkey's isolation of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan and invasion attempts and attacks against Rojava.
• Thousands protest the Turkish state in Efrîn's Shiyê district 

  Thousands protested the invasion attacks of the Turkish state and affiliated gangs in Shiyê district of Rojava's Efrîn Canton.
• 288 fighters join the SDF ranks 

  288 recruits have completed their training at the Martyr Ezîz Academy in Girê Spî and joined the SDF ranks.
• Medical Academy of Mesopotamia opened in Rojava 

  In Rojava and whole of Syria the first Medical Academy ever has been opened. This academy will put its focus on the public health.
• Turkish army kills a civilian in Girê Spî 

  The invading Turkish army has murdered a civilian in Girê Spî city of Rojava, Western Kurdistan.
• Youths march in Qamishlo: We will fight against invasion 

  Thousands of youths staged a march in Qamishlo city of Rojava to mark the 5th anniversary of July 19 Rojava Revolution.
• Turkish army and gangs shell Efrîn and Shehba 

  The invading Turkish army and its gangs are continuing their attacks on Shehba and Efrîn regions of Rojava, Western Kurdistan.
• YPG releases balance sheet of attacks on Rojava 

  People's Defense Units (YPG) Press Office has released the balance sheet for 5 days of the attacks by the Turkish army and allied gangs on Rojava lands.
• Attacks on Shehba target civilian settlements 

  Artillery attacks of the invading Turkish army and affiliated gangs on Rojava's Shehba region targeted and damaged civilian settlements.
• YPG Spokesperson: Nobody should believe the Turkish media 

  Spokesperson of the YPG Nûrî Mahmoud said: "The Turkish media is waging a special warfare. Our anti-ISIS struggle and alliance with the International Coalition Forces and the US will continue."
• Turkey-backed gangs shell Rubar Camp and villages in Efrîn 

  Turkey-backed gangs are conducting a bombardment on two villages in Efrîn as Turkish soldiers are cutting down trees and continue building a wall at the border between Rojava and Northern Kurdistan.
• Turkish army shells Ayn Daqna village in Shehba 

  Turkish troops and affiliated gangs continue their attacks on Rojava territory without a pause.
• 2000 youths join Self-Defense Forces in Hesekê 

  Two thousand youths have joined the Self-Defense Forces and started today their training cycle in Hesekê city of Rojava.
• The dream of the Suruç martyrs comes true in Kobanê 

  “When I first saw children in Kobanê, it reminded me instantly of my fallen comrades. When the laughter of the children of Kobanê resounds in my ears, I see the faces of my martyred friends”, says a survivor of the Suruç massacre.
• Pirsus Martyrs Park opened in Kobanê 

  The Peoples’ Unity and Solidarity Bureau (SYPG) and Kobanê Martyrs’ Families Association have opened a park in memory of the Pirsus martyrs.