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• 100 people from liberated areas of Deir ez-Zor join the SDF 

  A hundred people have joined the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the liberated areas of Deir ez-Zor.
• People of Jarablus and Bab rebel against the Turkish invasion 

  The people of Jarablus and Bab are taking to the streets against Turkey and their allied gangs.
• People of Efrîn protest Turkish attacks and isolation of Öcalan 

  People in Rajo, Shera and Meydankê districts of Efrîn Canton took to the streets to protest Turkish state’s isolation of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan and attacks on Rojava.
• Clearance operations continue in Deir ez-Zor 

  Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) continues clearance operations in liberated areas of Deir ez-Zor as displaced people start returning to their villages.
• “The people of Efrîn are ready to defend their lands” 

  Syrian Democratic Kurdish Unity Party Secretary Mihyedin Şêx Ali pointed out Turkey’s attack plan and said: “The people of Efrîn are ready to defend their lands. They are ready to fight in unity with YPG and YPJ forces.”
• Turkish army opens “corridor” on Efrîn border 

  The invading Turkish army has been threatening to invade Efrîn, and has now opened a corridor across from the Efrîn canton to facilitate the passage of soldiers and military vehicles.
• Collective cleaning campaign by the communes in Hesekê 

  "Our goal is to keep the city clean with this campaign. In addition, we want to involve all parts of society in the cleaning of the city."
• SDF launches clearance operation in north of Euphrates 

  Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launched a clearance operation in the north of Euphrates in Deir ez-Zor.
• Rojavan civilians suffer material damage in Turkish bombing 

  The people have suffered heavy damages to their property when the invading Turkish army bombed the Aşmê village of Kobanê. The region has fallen silent.
• 252 fighters join Raqqa Domestic Security Forces 

  The training cycle for Raqqa Domestic Security Forces at Martyr Idrîs Mihemed Academy has ended.
• Afrin canton defies Turkish threats 

  Afrin canton will stand against Turkish threats and will respond Turkey with political and military means, Afrin canton administration said.
• 18 Turkish guided missiles confiscated by Efrîn Asayish 

  Efrîn Asayish (public security) forces have confiscated 18 Turkish guided missiles in a truck heading from Idlib towards Shehba.
• YPG/YPJ fighters destroy a Turkish military vehicle in Kobane 

  YPG/YPJ fighters destroyed a Turkish military vehicle near Asme village in Kobane.
• A YPG press member wounded in Deir ez-Zor 

  Besir Heseke, a member of People’s Defence Forces (YPG) Press Office, was wounded in a suicide attack by ISIS in Deir ez-Zor.
• 250 fighters leave Euphrates Shield and join the SDF 

  250 fighters have left Turkish-backed Euphrates Shield and joined the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
• YBŞ’s French fighter Baya: YPG protects all people 

  "YPG indiscriminately protects all people from the ISIS regardless of their ethnicity and religion. In addition, they protect the rights of women. I met great and courageous people here" French fighter Baya says.
• Turkish army attacks Efrîn 

  The invading Turkish army continues its attacks on Efrîn Canton of Rojava, Western Kurdistan.
• People and fighters bid farewell to fallen British YPG members 

  People of Rojava bid farewell to British YPG fighters martyred in Raqqa and sent their bodies through the Semalka Border Gate en route to their homeland.
• People of Qirtwêran: We will resist Turkey’s invasion attacks 

  Qirtwêran village of Manbij is targeted by artillery attacks of the invading Turkish army and affiliated gangs. Residents of the village say they will resist against the attacks.
• Children back to school in Sheikh Isa 

  After three years of migration, children are getting back to school in Sheikh Isa village of Shehba.
• YPG’s military brigade grows 

  The 9th Military Brigade cycle participated by 250 fighters at YPG Martyr Xebat Academy has ended.
• More people from Deir ez-Zor return home 

  Refugees from Deir ez-Zor sheltered in the Sed Camp in Hesekê are returning home. The second group has set off today.
• TEV-DEM calls upon UN to fulfil its responsibilities over Makhmur 

  Democratic Society Movement (TEV-DEM) called upon United Nations to take up a position against Turkish airstrike that targeted Makhmur Refugee Camp.
• Mass grave discovered east of Manbij 

  A new mass grave from 2014 has been discovered in Qebir Îmo village 22 km east of Manbij.
• Thousands sign petition for Öcalan in Aleppo 

  Thousands of signatures have been gathered in the Syrian city of Aleppo for the freedom of Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan.