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• "They sacrifice Tatvan for rent and money" 

  The rapidly growing construction sector in Bitlis, province of Tatvan is changing the fabric of the district.
• KJK: Let's increase the struggle to lift the embargo on Maxmur 

  KJK called on all political parties in South Kurdistan, the Kurdistan parliament, and all Kurdish women to mobilize to ensure the end of the embargo and isolation of the people of Maxmur.
• Determination enriched with tactical diversity in Heftanin 

  Asmîn Bindar, fighter of the women's guerrilla YJA-Star, has been injured in the resistance against the Turkish invasion of Heftanin. She speaks about the tactics and attitude of the guerrilla in the Southern Kurdistan region.
• YJA-Star hits Turkish troops in Heftanin: Seven dead 

  YJA-Star carried out a successful action against the Turkish invasion forces in Heftanin, seven soldiers of the Turkish army were killed. One other soldier was killed in an HPG action in Çukurca.
• Munzur Springs: A cult site in Dersim 

  "Just as the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is a place of worship for others, the Munzur Springs are a place of worship for us,” says DEDEF Secretary General Hasan Şen on the commercialization project of the Munzur Springs in Dersim.
• Names of three guerrillas martyred in Gabar published 

  The HPG have published the names of three guerrilla fighters who were martyred in the battle against the Turkish army at Mount Gabar in the province of Şırrnak at the end of July.
• Five people jailed in Cizre and Silopi 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide operations against the Kurdish population continue unabated.
• Political activist in custody for three days in Hewler 

  Political activist Halo Samî has been in police custody in Hewlêr since last Friday. Earlier, he had drawn attention to the arbitrary arrest of his mother with an action of civil disobedience.
• Guerrilla commander Zelal Sîdem martyred in Heftanin 

  Guerrilla commander Zelal Sîdem was martyred in the resistance against the Turkish army in Heftanin.
• HPG: Turkish helicopter downed in Çarçella 

  HPG said they struck Turkish attack helicopters in Southern Kurdistan (Northern Iraq) as a retaliation for the Turkish aerial bombardment that killed an HPG commander and two Iraqi commanders.
• KODAR releases conclusion of third congress 

  In Rojhilatê Kurdistan and Iran, the Democratic Confederal system is the only way that can transcend the nation-state system and offer an alternative life to all societies.
• Guerrillas speak about 15 August 1984 and commander Agit 

  Firsts in history always have a different meaning. The history of the Kurdish people also has a heroic tradition especially since the emergence of the PKK.
• YJA Star: The resistance in Heftanin is a women's struggle 

  YJA Star commander Asrîn Cudi said that the Kurdistan guerrilla is not only fighting, but also insisting on jineoloji.
• HPG: 10 Turkish soldiers killed in Pervari, Siirt 

  At least ten members of Turkish forces were killed during a guerrilla sabotage action in Pervari in Northern Kurdistan. HPG and YJA-Star dedicated the action to the anniversary of the beginning of the armed struggle on 15 August 1984.
• 50,000 people say to Turkey: Get out of South Kurdistan! 

  50,000 signatures were collected within the framework of the campaign launched in early July by the Struggling Young Women (JCT) demanding the withdrawal of the invading Turkish state from South Kurdistan.
• Qandil celebrates 15 August 1984 

  PKK fired the first bullet against the Turkish army in Northern Kurdistan on 15 August 1984.
• Attack helicopters set fire to forest area in Dersim 

  A forest area in the province of Dersim in Northern Kurdistan has been set on fire by Turkish attack helicopters.
• Silopi Municipality, an example of transparency 

  The HDP-run municipality of Silopi is committed to absolute transparency. The city's income and expenditure table is made available to the people on public boards.
• 15 August 1984, first PKK bullet fired on the Turkish army 

  15 August 1984 is an important date for the Turkish-Kurdish conflict as it marks the first PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party) attack, led by Mahsum Korkmaz (known as “Agit”).
• Memorial ceremony at the grave of Zeki Şengali 

  Two years after the death of the Yezidi politician Zeki Şengali, a memorial ceremony has taken place at his grave in the region of Shengal in Southern Kurdistan (Northern Iraq).
• YBŞ Command pays tribute to Mam Zeki Şengali 

  ""Turkey will not be able to break the will and alliance of the peoples of the region with the martyrdom of Mam Zeki. Today, thousands of people are following the footsteps of Mam Zeki," YBŞ said.
• Karayılan: 15 August 1984 marks a new page on Kurdish history 

  People's Defense Center Headquarters Commander Murat Karayılan spoke about the 15 August Initiative and how its legacy is marking the current phase of struggle.
• HPG Dersim Command: Civilians should avoid military areas 

  The HPG Command in Dersim warns the people against intensive activities of state’s counter-guerrilla forces in the province and calls for the avoidance of military areas so that civilians are not harmed in actions.
• HPG: Turkish army started a fire and destroyed gardens in Dersim 

  According to HPG, the Turkish army started a forest fire and destroyed gardens during a military operation in Dersim. Several guerrilla areas in Southern Kurdistan have been bombed.
• Eight people detained in Cizre 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide against the Kurdish population continues unabated.