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• Shehba: Learning despite flight and war 

  In the canton of Shehba, 13,610 students from Shehba and Afrin attend classes. Lessons take place in destroyed and temporarily rebuilt houses and schools.
• YPG: Three Turkish-backed mercenaries killed in Afrin city center 

  YPG units continue their operations against the occupation forces in Afrin.
• Kurdish parties: We don’t accept the US decision 

  Kurdish political parties came together in a panel discussion in Kobanê and protested the US decision on leading PKK cadres. The parties said the decision is unacceptable for Kurds.
• Explosion in Afrin center 

  An explosive laden motorcycle was detonated in front of the building the Turkish state allied gangs' "military police" was positioned. 5 people were wounded in the explosion.
• TEV-DEM: Turkish state prolongs terrorism 

  TEV-DEM stated that the Turkish state aims to prolong the life of terrorism by attacking Northern Syria and added: “The attacks are blackmail against the US and European countries to snatch concessions in Turkey’s support for terrorism.”
• Balance in clashes between the Turkish army and gangs in Afrin 

  The balance is emerging in the elimination operation the Turkish army and their allied gangs launched against some groups in Afrin.
• People of Ayn Isa protest Turkish attacks, US decision, isolation 

  Demonstrations against the Turkish attacks on Rojava, isolation of Öcalan and US decision against PKK are spreading.
• At least 11 killed as clashes continue in Afrin 

  The operation launched by Turkish forces against Ahrar al-Sharqiya group in Afrin continues. At least 11 people died in clashes.
• Manbij youth against Turkish attacks 

  Young people in Manbij condemned the Turkish attacks and vowed to enhance the struggle.
• Clashes between Turkish forces and mercenaries in Afrin 

  The elimination operation launched by the Turkish army and allied mercenaries against some groups in Afrin is continuing. The operation is said to be the result of disagreement over olive harvest.
• Turkish aerial activity over Afrin 

  Reports of intense aerial activity in Afrin.
• Turkey starts eliminating its mercenaries in Afrin 

  The Turkish state has reportedly started an elimination operation against some mercenary groups in Afrin amid reports of conflict between Turkish soldiers and allied mercenaries.
• Martial law practices in Jarablus: Mosques surrounded 

  Turkish intelligence and soldiers surrounded all mosques in Jarablus to prevent protests after Friday prayers.
• Mine explosion injures three children in Shehba 

  Three children staying in the Afrin Camp in Shehba suffered injuries after the explosion of a bomb.
• Arab clans: We stand with the SDF, Turkish state can’t trick us 

  Euphrates region clans announced that they support the SDF and won’t be tricked by the Turkish state.
• Qamishlo people against US decision, Turkish attack and isolation 

  Kurdish people and their friends are taking to the streets across Kurdistan and all around the world in protest at the Turkish state’s deadly practices against the Kurdish people, and those contributing to this genocidal war.
• People of Kobanê protest against Turkish attacks and US decision 

  Kobanê people protested against the attacks of the Turkish state’s attacks against Northern Syria and the US decision targeting leaders of the Kurdish freedom movement.
• MSD’s Ehmed: The door for dialogue is always open 

  Ehmed said that "the Turkish government was looking at the democratic projects in Northern Syria as an enemy, and wanted to prevent these projects from succeeding and create confusion in the region”.
• Gang leader captured in Raqqa, armory discovered in Deir ez-Zor 

  SDF fighters captured an ISIS leader in Raqqa and an ISIS armory was discovered in Deir ez-Zor.
• People of Serêkaniyê protest Turkish attacks and US decision 

  Peoples in Serêkaniyê protested the invasion attacks by the Turkish state and condemned the US decision targeting PKK administrators.
• Parents of Little Sara killed by Turkish attack ask for justice 

  The mother and father of little Sara, murdered by a Turkish soldier, called on the international community to ensure Turkey is prosecuted.
• SDF: Dozens of ISIS terrorists killed in Operation Cizire Storm 

  SDF has announced that the ISIS gangs have been dealt a heavy blow in the Operation Cizire Storm.
• DAESH mine injured three people from Afrin in Shehba 

  Two children and a young man seriously wounded as mine exploded.
• Amudê cinema massacre to be remembered at Kobanê Film Festival 

  On 13 November 1960, 283 children died in the fire of the Amudê cinema.
• Martyrs’ Families in Rojava rally against the US decision 

  A march and rally were organised by the Councils of Martyrs’ Families in Girkê Legê, Çilaxa and Til Kocher.