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• Author Xelatî: Working for unity must be everyone's priority 

  "As an old Kurdish writer, I have seen many difficulties. I call on all Kurdish parties and organizations to join efforts and work for unity."
• One peshmerga killed during Turkish air strike in South Kurdistan 

  Turkish state war planes killed a peshmerga and wounded another as a result of an air strike in the Duhok region of South Kurdistan.
• HPG announces the martyrdom of a guerrilla fighter from Rojava 

  Guerrilla fighter Sinem Yusuf (DÜnya Destan) died in a Turkish air raid in Qandil in November 2019.
• Remembering legendary Yazidi commander Berxwedan Tolhildan 

  A short story about a Yazidi fighter whose family and homeland fell into the captivity of the ISIS: Berxwedan Tohildan played a decisive role in the liberation of Shengal and the founding of the Yazidi resistance units.
• HPG reports Turkish air raids in southern Kurdistan 

  The Turkish state continues its attacks against the Kurdish people and their lands in various parts of Kurdistan.
• State putting pressure on shops and trades in Van 

  After the seizure of the HDP-run municipalities in Van, thousands of Turkish liras fines were imposed on tens of tradesmen. Shopkeepers who were already in a difficult financial situation because of the economic crisis were worse off after the fines.
• PKK sends message of condolences for Ömer Çağer 

  The party's veteran militant, Ömer Çağer, lost his life on 22 January while being treated.
• Two sentenced to life imprisonment in the Sur trial 

  Four years ago the old district of Sur in Amed was destroyed by Turkish security forces. Today two residents of Sur were sentenced to life imprisonment.
• Police storm association in solidarity with prisoners’ families 

  The police stormed the office of the TUHAY-DER association and the apartments of the board members in Van today. Several board members, among them co-chairman Seyfettin Ertaş, were detained.
• Van Governorate extends ban on actions for further 15 days 

  The Governorate of Van extended the 'ban on actions and activities' that has been going on in the city since 2016 for a further 15 days.
• Footage from guerrilla action that killed 7 soldiers in Heftanin 

  Guerrillas carried out a targeted action against Turkish military elements in southern Kurdistan on January 2nd.
• HPG pays tribute to five guerrillas  

  The HPG Press Center (HPG-BIM) commemorated five guerrillas who fell martyrs during the airstrike carried out by the invading Turkish state last year in Xakurkê.
• Prisoners of the snow in Van and Hakkari 

  Snowfall in Van, Hakkari and its districts have blocked the roads of hundreds of places. Yet, despite many places been unreachable for days, trustees appointed to Van Metropolitan Municipality and other state institutions are not addressing the issue.
• Snow in Dersim causes the closure of 184 village roads 

  The roads of 184 villages have been closed because of the heavy snow in Dersim.
• HSM on Shengal attack: Turkey takes revenge for the ISIS 

  HSM Headquarters Command published a condolence message for the four Yazidi YBŞ fighters who died in a Turkish air raid on Shengal.
• Two-day workshop on Kurdish National Unity kicks off in Amed 

  The two-day workshop on National Unity has begun in Sur, Amed.
• YBŞ/YJŞ Commanders: The attacks only make us stronger 

  Commanders of YBŞ and YJŞ vowed retaliation for the Turkish air attack on the Shengal region in which four fighters of the resistance units lost their lives.
• HPG reports Turkish air raids on Medya Defense Zones 

  The occupant Turkish state continues its genocidal attacks in various parts of Kurdistan as part of its all-out war against the Kurdish people.
• Trustee in Van increases drinking water prices by 43 percent 

  Following the appointment of a trustee to the HDP-run Metropolitan Municipality of Van, the new amministration increased the price of drinkink water by 43%. Unemployment reached a stunning 80%.
• 5 soldiers killed as guerillas raid Turkish positions in Heftanin 

  HPG and YJA-Star forces had started the Cenga-Heftanin offensive on 23 August 2019 against the Turkish invasion forces.
• Governor issues 15 day ban on Dersim 

  The reaction to disappearance and sexual abuse cases led to a "ban" for 15 days.
• Shengal Council appeals to US to close North Iraq airspace 

  The Yazidi Council appeals to the US to close North Iraq airspace.
• ‘National Unity Workshop’ to be held in Amed 

  The Kurdistan National Alliance formed by nine Kurdish parties in Amed is organizing a two-day workshop in the city.
• Yazidi Exile Council appeals to UN, US and the EU to stop Turkey 

  "The Yazidis pose no threat to Turkey. Nevertheless, the Yazidis are exposed to the attacks of the Turkish state without protection," said the Council.
• Four YBŞ martyrs killed in Turkish attack laid to rest 

  A mass ceremony was held for YBŞ Commander Zerdeşt Şengali and his three comrades who fell martyrs in the air strike carried out by Turkey against the village of Digure, in Sinune (Shengal).