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• 'Kurdish people will stand with Shengal in four parts of Kurdistan' 

  “The people of Shengal are not alone, and the Kurdish people will stand with them in four parts (of Kurdistan). We will stand by their struggle until they achieve their political status."
• HPG: Two Turkish soldiers killed in Heftanin 

  In Heftanin two soldiers of the Turkish army were killed in a sabotage action of the guerrillas, while in Avaşîn the occupation forces continue to try to penetrate the guerrilla tunnels with chemical weapons and dogs.
• Three guerrillas martyred in Botan 

  Guerrillas Şervan, Dilxwaz and Ronî were martyred in Botan in April and May. The HPG published their identities and paid tribute to their struggle for the liberation of Kurdistan.
• Eight killed in Turkish bombing of hospital in Shengal 

  The bombing of the hospital in Shengal killed four YBŞ fighters and four staff members. The Shengal Autonomous Assembly believes that the attack was carried out with international and regional approval.
• Shengal Autonomous Administration condemns Turkey’s attacks, vows resistance 

  The Shengal Autonomous Administration said that the invading Turkish state attacked the leaders of the Yazidi community in order to deprive the Yazidis of self-defense.
• TAJÊ: We won't bow to bombs! 

  In response to the Turkish bombing raids on the Shengal region, the Yazidi women's movement TAJÊ declared: "We are not afraid of them."
• Yazidi mother: "The killers of our children are Turkey, Iraq and Masoud Barzani" 

  The people of Shengal reacted to the attacks carried out by the Turkish state against the hospital and said that Iraq and Masoud Barzani were responsible for the massacre as much as the Turkish state.
• TJK-E: All Kurds will unite for Shengal 

  The Kurdish Women’s Movement in Europe released a statement regarding Turkey’s attacks against Shengal, saying “Kurdish women and people, wherever they live, will stand with Shengal in the spirit of national unity.”
• HPG: 9 Turkish soldiers killed in Gever 

  Guerrillas continue inflicting blows on the invading Turkish army in Kurdistan territory.
• Footage from Turkish attack on hospital in Shengal 

  Turkey has been carrying out deadly attacks against the Yazidi town Shengal for the past two days.
• Turkish jet bombs hospital in Shengal - UPDATE 

  The invading Turkish state continues its genocidal attacks in various parts of Kurdistan.
• Thousands attend funeral of YBŞ commander Seîd Hesen, and YBŞ fighter Îsa Xwedêda in Shengal 

  Many thousands of people attended the funeral of YBŞ commander Seîd Hesen, and YBŞ fighter Îsa Xwedêda who fell as martyrs following a Turkish air strike against Shengal.
• ‘Turkish attack on Shengal is a violation of Iraqi sovereignty’ 

  Mehmud Reşo, a member of the Syrian Yazidis’ Association, condemned Turkey’s attack against Shengal and called the attack a violation of Iraqi sovereignty.
• Three members of HDP Youth Assembly jailed in Van 

  Three members of the HDP Youth Assembly have been imprisoned in Van province. The activists are accused of terrorist propaganda based on posts on digital networks.
• A commander and a fighter of YBŞ martyred in Turkish attack in Shengal 

  Turkish airstrike targeted a vehicle in the centre of Shengal, killing a commander and a fighter of the YBŞ and injuring three people.
• Guerrilla operation kills seven Turkish soldiers in Metîna 

  HPG announced that seven Turkish soldiers have been killed in a revolutionary operation carried out in Metina to pay tribute to the August 15 Initiative.
• YBŞ statement on Turkish attack in Shengal 

  YBŞ announced that the Turkish attack in Shengal has resulted in casualties.
• Turkish airstrike in Shengal results in casualties - UPDATE 

  The Turkish air force launched a strike on the center of Shengal city, resulting in casualties.
• 'With the spirit of August 15, young people must fight in the guerilla ranks' 

  Komalên Ciwan Coordination Member Andok Çekdar said: "August 15 emerged as the Kurdish youth's choice to fight Nazism on their own terms. All Kurdish youth must join the guerilla ranks of the struggle in order to destroy fascism."
• Young man murdered by Iranian forces at Şemdinli border 

  20-year-old Rüstem Çakmak was killed for alleged “violation of border” in the countryside of the Hakkari province.
• Mam Zekî remembered in Shengal 

  Mam Zekî represents a great value for the Yazidi community. He was more than a politician; he was like a school. Today, thousands of his students continue his struggle. Three years after his death, he has been remembered in Shengal today.
• Gerîla TV publishes footage of actions in Heftanin 

  Gerîla TV has published footage of two HPG actions against Turkish occupation forces in the Heftanin region of southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• Rally in Batman: "We are Kurds and we are everywhere" 

  Speaking at the "Time for Freedom" rally, HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan said that the solution of the Kurdish question is a prerequisite for social peace.
• Guerrillas strike Turkish military base in Çukurca 

  HPG hit a Turkish military base in northern Kurdistan. Three soldiers were killed in the action. The Turkish army again used chemical agents at the Werxelê tunnel in Avaşîn.
• HPG: Turkish state murdering the Kurdish people will be held accountable 

  HPG expressed its condolences to the family of Ibrahim Hesen, who was killed in the Turkish army's onslaught on the village of Deşîşê in Kanî Masî, saying, "We state that the invading Turkish state will undoubtedly be held accountable for these crimes."