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• YBŞ/YJŞ: We have the power to respond to every attack on our soil 

  Shengal/Women's Resistance Units (YBŞ/YJŞ): "In every condition and possibility we will defend the region. We have the power to respond to every attack on our soil. For two and a half years, we've paid much for this."
• YPJ: We are ready to protect our people in Shengal 

  YPJ described the KDP attack on Shengal as a conspiracy of AKP and Erdoğan, stressing that: “We are ready to protect our Êzîdî people in Shengal against these attacks like we did in 2014.”
• Tension continues in Shengal 

  As tension continues in Xanesor town of Shengal after yesterday's attack of KDP-affiliated groups, YBŞ Command is expected to make a statement today.
• What happened in Xanesor town of Shengal? 

  Clashes that erupted upon the attack of KDP-affiliated forces on Xanesor this morning continued till the noon. While tension continues, YBŞ/YJŞ forces tightened security measures and peshmergas remain in their positions.
• Êzidîs in Rojava protest the KDP attack on Shengal 

  Êzidîs staying at the Newroz Camp in Dêrik, Rojava protested the KDP attacking Shengal with the support of the Turkish state.
• Two more journalists wounded during KDP attack on Shengal 

  It is reported that two more journalists, working for Çıra TV got wounded during this morning's attack by KDP forces on Xenasor town of Shengal.
• Shengal mothers to KDP forces: We do not need or want you here 

  Mothers marched to the positions of the KDP's 'Rojava Peshmergas' that attempted an invasion of the Xanesor town of Shengal, and said: We want no military force here other than YBŞ/YJŞ and HPG/YJA-Star.”
• KCK: We'll protect Shengal against the second wave of genocidal attacks 

  KCK: Our people should know that our movement will never hesitate to defend the Êzidî people of Shengal just like it did in 2014.
• Two armed assailants captured in Shengal turn out to be ISIS members 

  Two out of the four assailants from the KDP-affiliated “Rojava Peshmergas” who were captured alive by YBŞ fighters in Shengal, turned out to be ISIS members.
• HPG reports guerrilla action and Turkish airstrike 

  HPG guerrillas hit the positions of the Turkish army on Koordine hill in Çukurca countryside with mortars.
• ANF footage from Shengal 

  ANF reporters have captured the fighting between KDP-affiliated armed groups and Shengal/Women's Defense Units (YBŞ/YJŞ).
• Dozens of 'Rojava Peshmergas' killed during clashes taken to hospital 

  Bodies of dozens from the KDP's so-called 'Rojava Pesmerga' forces who were killed during today's clashes have been taken to the Sinune hospital.
• Êzidî MPs of the HDP call for an immediate end to KDP's betrayal 

  HDP's Êzidî MPs Feleknas Uca and Ali Atalan called for an immediate end to KDP's attack on Shengal, calling it a betrayal against the Kurdish people.
• Dozens of 'Rojava Peshmergas' surrender to Shengal forces 

  During the clashes in Shengal's Xanesor town, dozens acting under the name of 'Rojava Peshmergas' have surrendered to Shengal forces.
• Journalist Nujiyan Erhan severely wounded as result of a targeted attack 

  It has been learned that journalist Nujiyan Erhan got wounded as result of a targeted attack while covering the fighting in Shengal.
• Civilians take up arms in Shengal in response to the attacks 

  People are taking up arms in Shengal, while the peshmergas that do not want to take part in the attack are being abducted by the Parastin intelligence agency of the KDP.
• ISIS attacks on Manbij villages repelled, 9 ISIS members killed 

  Manbij Military Council fighters have repelled the attacks launched by ISIS on two villages in southern Manbij today.
• Shengal Coordination Member: This is a battle of treason 

  Shengal Coordination Member Zeki Şengalî described the attack of 'Rojava Peshmerga' s a battle of treason, and YJŞ Commander Viyan Hebab said they will not allow another massacre against Êzidî people.
• Latest situation in Shengal: Fighting ceases partially 

  Shengal people responding to the attacks did not want the treatment of wounded assailants of the KDP, some of whom were therewith taken to Turkey hospitals as clashes have ceased partially.
• YJŞ Commander: We will not leave our land to the traitors 

  YJŞ Commander Rosyar Vejin stated that the ongoing fighting in Shengal was started by KDP after Barzani's recent visit to Turkey, stressing that they will protect their land till the end and won't leave it to the traitors.
• 4 armed fighters of the KDP captured alive in Shengal 

  4 armed fighters affiliated to the KDP have reportedly been captured alive amid ongoing clashes.
• YBŞ Commander: We are fighting against the gangs trained by Turkey 

  YBŞ Commander Zerdeşt Şengali said the fighting in Shengal was taking place between Êzîdxan and gangs trained by the Turkish state.
• YBŞ/YJŞ Command: KDP should withdraw its forces immediately 

  YBŞ/YJŞ (Shengal/Women's Resistance Units) Command said that that the instructions for the ‘Rojava Peshmerga’ to enter the Xanesor area were developed after Barzani’s visit to Ankara where he met with Turkish officials.
• Clashes erupt as KDP's 'Rojava Peshmerga' attack Shengal's Xanesor 

  A group affiliated to the KDP called 'Rojava Peshmerga' has attempted to forcibly enter the Xanesor town of Shengal under the control of Shengal Resistance Units (YBŞ).
• KDP provocation in Shengal 

  Tensions are rising between Shengal Resistance Units (YBŞ) and a group affiliated to the KDP called 'Rojava Peshmerga'.