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• Martyr's Families Association holds 10th Congress in Maxmur 

  The Martyr Families Association is holding its 10th conference at Martyr Rüstem Cudi (Maxmur) Refugee Camp. The conference saw the participation of 400 delegates.
• Peace Mothers from Maxmur end their protest 

  Peace Mothers from Maxmur who have been involved in a sit-in action at KDP Asayish checkpoint near Hewler for 27 days, have ended their action.
• HPG reports Turkish military operation and attacks 

  Turkish military operations and attacks continue across the Kurdistan territory.
• Maxmur people said they will demonstrate until embargo is lifted 

  The people protesting the embargo imposed on Maxmur refugees camp for over two months said that demonstrations will continue until is lifted.
• Turkish jets bomb a village in Qandil 

  The Turkish state continues its genocidal attacks in various parts of Kurdistan.
• Grave of fallen guerrilla fighter demolished in Amed 

  The grave of guerrilla fighter Mahmut Alinbay in Amed has been attacked and demolished for the third time. The HPG fighter fell in Dersim three months ago.
• People of Maxmur protest against the embargo 

  People of Maxmur demand an end to the strict embargo imposed on the camp.
• Turkish jets bomb civilian areas, kill a 19-year-old in Bashur 

  The Turkish state continues with its genocidal attacks against the Kurdish people, their lands and achievements in different parts of Kurdistan.
• Footage from guerrilla action in Heftanin 

  Gerîla TV has published footage from an action in which guerrillas hit Turkish soldiers in southern Kurdistan.
• Turkish warplanes hit villages in Qandil: Two wounded 

  Turkish warplanes carried out air strikes against villages in Qandil. Two civilians were injured in the attacks.
• Young man killed by Turkish army bombing in Amediyê 

  A young man was killed in an airstrike on Kani Mazi in Çemankê (Amediyê), South Kurdistan.
• HPG: Two Turkish intelligence operatives killed in Mardin 

  YJA Star guerrillas hit Turkish elements in Bagok region of Mardin.
• Academic year in Shengal to begin on 1 October 

  There are 70 teachers and more than 600 students in the schools.
• HPG: 15 Turkish soldiers killed in revolutionary campaigns 

  1 Turkish soldier was killed in Heftanin, 11 in Xakurke, 1 in İdil and 2 others in Bagok. On the other hand, one guerrilla fell a martyr during clashes in Siirt.
• Turkish army burns forests in Omeryan, Mardin 

  The forest fire started by Turkish military aggression in Omeryan region of Mardin continues.
• Turkish armored vehicle kills 22-year-old in Dersim 

  IHD report cited at least 63 armored vehicle collisions in the last decade: “As a result of 63 cases, 36 people, including 16 children and 6 women, have lost their lives."
• 23rd day of sit-in by Maxmur Peace Mothers 

  The embargo imposed on Maxmur Camp has reached day 68 while Peace Mothers have been protesting in front of the KDP security forces checkpoint for 23 day.
• Kurdistan Regional Parliament to work on Constitution draft 

  After the beginning of the 5th term of Parliament in the Kurdistan Region, the parliament's presidency took the first steps to draft the Constitution of the Kurdistan Region.
• HPG: Three soldiers killed in the Battle of Heftanin 

  The Turkish army has been trying since August to occupy the guerrilla zone Heftanin in southern Kurdistan. The HPG launched an offensive to counter this operation. In this context, three soldiers have been killed.
• Schools open in Maxmur Camp under embargo 

  School bell rang today marking the new school year in Maxmur today.
• 37 kolbars died, 82 others injured in 6 months 

  Kolbars are load carriers for daily wage who earn a living at the border between East and South Kurdistan.
• 67 days of embargo in Maxmur and 22 days of Peace Mothers' sit-in 

  The embargo imposed on Martyr Rüstem Cudi (Maxmur) Refugee Camp has been going on for 67 days. The Peace Mothers of Maxmur, in the meantime, have been sitting in front of the KDP public order forces checkpoint for 22 days demanding to lift the embargo.
• HPG: 5 soldiers killed in Hakkari 

  Guerrillas hit Turkish forces in northern Kurdistan while Turkish army carried out air raids in southern Kurdistan.
• Conflict escalates: Two buildings of PUK attacked in Hewler 

  There seems to be an escalation spiral between the two competing parties. Now, two buildings of the PUK were attacked in Hewler.
• Embargo on Maxmur deeply affecting people after 66 days 

  The embargo imposed on Maxmur camp has reached day 66 and it is deeply affecting the life of refugees.