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• TEV-DEM condemns Turkey for cutting water supply to Hesekê 

  TEV-DEM said: "The Turkish state aims at spreading the coronavirus as well as spreading terrorism in Rojava."
• SOS Children's Villages warn of corona infections in Syria 

  The relief organisation SOS Children's Villages is concerned about the threat posed by the Corona pandemic to internally displaced persons in Syria and warns of a high number of unreported cases of infected persons.
• SDF responds to UN call for global ceasefire 

  SDF confirmed their commitment to guarantee an effective response to this crisis and facilitate the access of both local and international health workers to all areas controlled by their forces.
• MSD demands further measures from Damascus against Covid-19 

  The Syrian Democratic Council demands consistent protective measures from Damascus to prevent the spread of the corona virus. In particular, the borders with countries with a particular spread of the virus must be closed immediately, MSD says.
• NES Administration calls for support to counter Covid-19 

  The Health Commission of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria asks the international community for help in the fight against coronavirus. There is a lack of basic medical equipment, the refugee camps are particularly at risk.
• UNICEF worried for interruption of water supply in NE Syria 

  The station is the main source of water for around 460,000 people in al-Hasskeh city, Tal Tamer and the al-Hol and Areesha camps.
• Autonomous Administration in solidarity with Europe and Italy 

  "We are greatly saddened by this tragedy and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We hope that humanity overcomes this difficult ordeal very soon."
• Coalition marks the anniversary of victory over ISIS 

  "The Coalition will consolidate to fewer bases with fewer people and remains committed to supporting our partners ensuring the enduring defeat of Daesh," said the International Coalition Military Commander.
• Autonomous administration: Victory of civilization over darkness 

  On the occasion of the anniversary of the SDF’s military victory over the ISIS, the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria warns of the danger over the imprisoned ISIS members.
• HRE fighter martyred in Afrin 

  HRE fighter Şoreş Efrîn died on March 21 in resistance against the Turkish occupation of Afrin.
• Mazloum Abdi: Health personnel are our commanders 

  SDF Commander General Mazloum Abdi calls in a video message for the measures against the spread of the coronavirus adopted by the autonomous administration in northeast Syria to be followed.
• SDF: A political process in Syria will be the end of ISIS 

  SDF remarked that ISIS continues to pose a grave danger to the region after one year of the destruction of the alleged caliphate.
• Curfew begins in North and East Syria 

  The curfew announced in North-East Syria due to the coronavirus started today at 6 am.
• First case of coronavirus confirmed in Syria 

  The Syrian Ministry of Health announced that the first case of coronavirus was detected in the country.
• Villages of Gire Spi under attack 

  The Turkish regime has intensified its attacks against northern Syria as part of its genocidal campaign seeking to invade the region which has been ongoing since October 9 in violation of international law.
• Barsoum: Öcalan holds the key to the solution for Syria 

  The unresolved crisis in Syria is one of the most complex areas of conflict in the Middle East. Abdullah Öcalan proposes democratic confederalism as a way out. Sennacherib Barsoum of the Syriac Union Party shares this view.
• Turkey cuts off water to Hesekê again 

  The Turkish state has once again interrupted the water supply to Hesekê. Over half a million people have no access to water in the middle of the Covid 19 pandemic.
• Occupation forces attack villages in Gire Spi 

  The Turkish regime has intensified its attacks against northern Syria as part of its genocidal campaign seeking to invade the region which has been ongoing since October 9 in violation of international law.
• Almost 10 thousand refugees in Waşokanî Camp 

  The number of people living in Waşokanî refugees camp, opened to house civilians who had to leave their homes due to the Turkish state attacks, approached 10 thousand.
• Newroz celebrated in Qamislo 

  People celebrate Newroz in North and East Syria.
• Northeast Syria in the times of Corona: Who says what? 

  In North-East Syria, protective measures against the corona virus are being extended. People do not know how to make a living during a curfew. The health committee is announcing support.
• Children light the Newroz fire in Qamishlo 

  Children lit the first Newroz fire along the border in Qamishlo city of Rojava, northern Syria.
• ISIS standards in Girê Spî: Women forced to veil themselves 

  In Girê Spî in northern Syria, standards similar to those once established under the rule of the ISIS in Raqqa are gradually being introduced under Turkish occupation. Women are no longer allowed to leave the house without full body cover.
• Fight against pandemic in the besieged Shehba region 

  The North Syrian region of Shehba is under a siege. The supply of hygiene materials and medicines is difficult. Under these conditions, the population is trying to fight the pandemic.
• HRE: 11 jihadists killed, another 11 wounded 

  A total of 11 mercenaries were killed and 11 others wounded as a result of HRE operations.