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• HPG releases identities of six guerrillas fallen as martyrs in Besta last April 

  The HPG have published the identities of six guerrilla martyrs: Dîlan, Hebûn, Hevî, Ezda, Tolhildan and Mizgîn who fought on the front lines against the Turkish occupiers and fell as martyrs in Besta last April.
• KCK accuses KDP of backing Turkish occupation in South Kurdistan 

  Encircling the guerrilla areas and isolating them from each other is tantamount to an open declaration of war against the guerrilla, said the KCK, according to which the KDP alone is responsible for all fighting and loss of life that may result.
• HPG reports continued air attacks on villages in South Kurdistan 

  In a statement, the HPG reported continued air and ground attacks by the Turkish army in settlement areas in South Kurdistan. The statement also details guerrilla actions with casualties among the occupying forces.
• HPG calls for independent investigation into Metina incident 

  HPG called for an investigation into the explosion that led to the deaths of peshmerga fighters in the area of Metina in southern Kurdistan on Saturday. HPG said the guerrillas did not use any weapon that could have destroyed the vehicle in such a way.
• 50 NGOs denounce Turkey to the UN in Sulaymaniyah 

  Representatives of several organizations met with UN officials and submitted them a complaint petition denouncing the genocidal attacks of the Turkish state in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• HPG commander denies claims that guerrillas attacked the peshmerga 

  HPG commander Haki Armanc denied claims that guerrillas attacked the Peshmerga: "We don't know how the Peshmerga fighters lost their lives. Several statements assume a Turkish airstrike."
• Iraqi President: Turkish attack on Maxmur a “dangerous step” 

  Iraqi President Barham Salih condemned Saturday’s attack on the Maxmur Camp, calling it a “dangerous step”.
• Three invaders killed and a Turkish post destroyed by guerrillas in Metina 

  Three invaders were punished and a post destroyed in the infiltration action carried out by the guerrillas on Koordine Hill in the Metina region.
• KDP continues its military deployment in Metina 

  The intense military deployment carried out by the KDP in Metina continue uninterruptedly.
• Maxmur refugees: We will continue our struggle until the enemy is defeated 

  The people of Maxmur refugee camp, protested the air attack carried out by the invading Turkish state today.
• Turkish warplanes heavily bombing Metina 

  It was reported that Turkish warplanes heavily bomb the Çarçel Hill and its surroundings in the Metina area. Here the KDP peshmerga wanted to settle after the attacks.
• Shengal People’s Assembly condemns the Turkish attack on Maxmur 

  Shengal People’s Assembly and Yazidi Women’s Freedom Movement protested against today’s attack by the Turkish state on Maxmur Camp in South Kurdistan.
• People march in Sulaymaniyah against Turkish occupation 

  NGOs and political parties united under the umbrella of the "Center for National Activities" are organizing a demonstration in Sulaymaniyah in protest at Turkish invasion attacks and operations.
• HPG Metina Xabur Command warns of intra-Kurdish conflict 

  The Metina Xabur Command of the HPG issued a statement regarding an incident during a troop deployment by the KDP. Despite warning shots, the advance continued toward mined terrain and explosions occurred.
• Guerrillas hit Turkish troops in Metina 

  The invading Turkish army continues its attacks on the guerrilla-controlled Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• Shengal Autonomous Council calls for return of displaced Yazidis 

  Following the fire in the Sheriya refugee camp near Duhok, the Shengal Autonomous Council is calling for the return of Yazidis displaced by ISIS in 2014 to their homeland. The fire has left around a thousand people homeless.
• Turkish armed UAV attack targets Maxmur Refugee Camp - UPDATE 

  The invading Turkish state continues to target the Maxmur Refugee Camp in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• CPT-IK: 1500 people displaced by Turkish invasion in Iraqi Kurdistan 

  According to the Christian Peacemaker Teams, more than 1500 people have been displaced from 22 villages by Turkish invasion of South Kurdistan. Since the Turkish army is establishing military bases, a return of the displaced people is hardly conceivable.
• HPG statement on military activity by KDP forces 

  HPG said guerrillas fired warning fire into the air as KDP forces moved into a campground belonging to guerrillas in the Metina region.
• Siirt Governor’s Office bans actions and activities across the city for 15 days 

  Siirt Governor’s Office has banned actions and activities across the city for 15 days.
• Iraq and KDP forces attack guerrilla camp 

  Forces acting on behalf of Iraq and the KDP attacked a camp of the guerrilla forces. Guerrillas fired warning shots to prevent them from advancing any further.
• The HPG warns about military shipments to guerrilla areas 

  The HPG warned of military shipments to guerrilla areas. In a statement the HPG called “on these incoming forces not to stab our forces in the back."
• KDP dispatches military convoy to guerrilla areas 

  Reports indicate that KDP forces are carrying out heavy military deployment to guerrilla areas since the morning hours. Armoured vehicles, buckets and special terrain vehicles were also seen in the KDP convoy.
• NGOs and political parties in South Kurdistan to protest against invasion 

  Civil society in South Kurdistan is mobilizing for a mass protest against the Turkish invasion. Ten NGOs and political parties united under the umbrella of the "Center for National Activities" are calling for a demonstration in Sulaymaniyah.
• Turkish warplanes bomb villages in Zakho 

  Warplanes belonging to the invading Turkish state bombed 3 villages of in Batifa, Zakho.