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• HPG: Turkish army plunders Kurdistan nature, we should not remain silent 

  HPG said that the Turkish state is targeting the nature of Kurdistan. The Turkish state cuts down the trees in Kurdistan and drops bombs in the areas it cannot reach.
• Government extends ban in Van 

  The arbitrary and systematic ban on meetings and demonstrations in Van province which has been in place for four and a half years has been extended for another 15 days by the Turkish government.
• Edhem Barzani: I can't live under Turkish occupation 

  Edhem Barzani, a former member of the KDP Board of Directors, said he could not live under Turkish occupation and was leaving but added: "My work on the Revolutionary People's Movement continues and I will return to Kurdistan soon."
• HPG: 14 Turkish soldiers killed in latest guerrilla actions 

  Fourteen Turkish soldiers have died in retaliatory actions against the Turkish occupation operation in South Kurdistan. Six members of HPG and YJA-Star were martyred in resistance.
• KDP stops demonstration by "human shields" 

  A demonstration of "human shields" against the Turkish occupation operation in South Kurdistan has been stopped by KDP security on its way to the Behdinan region.
• The Kalashnikov and the bullets of the guerrillas 

  "The Kurdish movement is against war. We want a free and fraternal coexistence of all peoples. However, the only language the enemy understands is the Kalashnikov and the bullets of the guerrillas," says HPG fighter Bengîn Barmanî.
• Gerîla TV releases footage of an action carried out by the guerrillas in Zendura 

  Gerîla TV released footage of the action carried out by the guerrillas in the area of Zendura in Metina on 4 May.
• Edhem Barzani: It is time to act together to prevent the Turkish occupation 

  Edhem Barzani Iraq sent an open letter to the Kurdistan Regional Presidency, Iraq, the United Nations, political parties and civil society organizations about the Turkish state's occupation of South Kurdistan.
• Turkish army launches military operation in Hizan 

  The Turkish army launched a military operation in the region covering 5 areas in Hizan, province of Bitlis. The operation sees the participation of village guards.
• Prison guard shoots teenager in the leg in the middle of the street 

  In Van, a 16-year-old has been shot in the leg by a prison guard in the middle of the street. "We were just playing," says the teenager.
• South Kurdistan youth mobilize against Turkish occupation  

  Young people from South Kurdistan announced that they would join the mobilization campaign against the invading Turkish state, saying, "We will stand shoulder to shoulder with the guerrilla against occupation."
• Gerîla TV releases footage of the action guerrillas carried out in Serhat 

  Gerîla TV released footage of the action guerrillas carried out against the invading Turkish army on 13 May in Serhat.
• HPG commander Laşer Rodî: Self-defense is crucial to counter capitalist modernity 

  HPG commander Laşer Rodî spoke about the importance of self-defense and said: "Self-defense is of crucial importance not only for humans, but for all living beings."
• MP Temel: HDP headquarters in Van besieged by provocateurs 

  Every Thursday, a group of provocateurs is brought to the HDP headquarters in Van by Turkish police. According to HDP deputy Tayip Temel, they are people who are deceived with money.
• HBDH carries out simultaneous actions in Amed province 

  The HBDH Kurdistan Committee organized simultaneous actions in 3 different regions of Amed province. The committee called for public support to the guerrilla and prison resistance.
• Young man killed by Turkish bombardment buried under military blockade 

  Murat Yıldız, who was killed by Turkish fighter jets in the Ovacık district of Dersim province, was buried under military blockade.
• Bombing of the village of Mîska through ANF cameras 

  The Turkish state is continuing its attacks on South Kurdistan. The last attack involved the bombing of the village of Mîska in Kanîmasi, in Metina region on Tuesday morning. Our cameras were there after the bombing...
• Turkish state bombs Zaxo, injures 2 civilians 

  The invading Turkish state bombed Derkarê in the area of Zaxo in South Kurdistan injuring 2 civilians.
• Remembering PKK Commander Kasım Engin 

  Commander Kasım Engin (Ismail Nazlıkul), member of the PKK Central Committee fell as martyr during the air attack of the fascist Turkish state against the Medya Defense Areas on 27 May 2020.
• Seven Turkish soldiers killed in Metina 

  Seven Turkish invaders were killed in an action carried out by HPG / YJA guerrillas on Coordine Hill, in the region of Metina.
• Court adjourns hearing in the murder case of Medeni Yıldırım 

  The hearing of Turkish soldier Adem Çiftçi, who is tried for the murder of Kurdish youngster Medeni Yıldırım, has been postponed.
• Bazên Zagrosê Revolutionary Campaign: 8 soldiers killed 

  8 Turkish soldiers were killed in the actions carried out as part of the Bazên Zagrosê Revolutionary Campaign.
• HPG releases balance sheet of war for May: 238 invaders killed 

  The HPG announced balance sheet of war for May. Guerrillas carried out 34 air strikes. While dozens of positions and military equipment were destroyed, 6 helicopters were hit. 238 invaders were killed. 39 guerrillas were martyred.
• Roza, a martyr of Garzan 

  Roza Garzan (Esma Çetin) fell a martyr together with 10 friends during clashes with the Turkish army in the countryside of Tatvan district of Bitlis on 21 March 2017.
• KNK pays diplomatic visit to Hewler 

  The delegation led by KNK Hewlêr co-chair Zeynep Murad first visited the Kurdistan Parliamentarian Union.