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• Turkish army burns 50 hectares of forest in Amed 

  Turkish soldiers burned 50 hectares of forest between the districts of Kulp, Lice and Silvan in Amed.
• Guerillas found reconnaissance cameras placed by the Turkish army 

  Guerillas found reconnaissance cameras placed by the Turkish army in areas under guerilla control in Lice.
• Political genocide operations in Amed, Ankara and İstanbul 

  Tens of people were detained in Amed, Ankara and İstanbul during political genocide operations.
• Fighters from Manbij: We ended ISIS occupation and liberated our city 

  Manbij Military Council fighters stated that they ended the 3 year long occupation of ISIS gangs and liberated the city.
• Five parties condemn the murder of RojNews reporter 

  Political parties in South Kurdistan condemned the murder of RojNews reporter Vedat Hisen Ali in a joint statement.
• Airstrikes in Şemdinli 

  Turkish warplanes and helicopters bombarded the surroundings of Evliye village in Hakkari’s Şemdinli district.
• RojNews reporter massacred in Duhok 

  RojNews reporter Vedat Hüseyin Ali, who has been residing in South Kurdistan and was kidnapped this morning, was murdered today. RojNews held the KDP responsible for the murder.
• Human shield action in Munzur Valley 

  Civilians launched a human shield action in Munzur Valley in order to oppose the operations of the Turkish state in Dersim and demand an end to the isolation of Öcalan and a return to the negotiations.
• One major killed in Amed 

  1 major and 3 soldiers were killed, and 4 soldiers and 3 village guards were injured during the guerilla action against the soldiers on an operation between the Pira Zeynê and Temıra villages of Amed’s Kulp district.
• Political genocide operations in 6 cities 

  Turkish police carried out political genocide operations across North Kurdistan and in İzmir.
• Gerilla TV releases footage of the Revolutionary Operation in Hakkari 

  Gerilla TV has released footage of the Revolutionary Operation conducted by guerrilla forces in Hakkari on July 29.
• Commander Abu Leyla’s daughter and wife congratulate Manbij victory 

  Martyr Commander Faysal Abu Leyla’s daughter and wife congratulated SDF fighters and martyrs for their victory in Manbij.
• Co-mayor, deputy co-mayor and DBP member detained in Gever 

  The wave of detentions against DBP officials and co-mayors of DBP-held municipalities continues in the form of political genocide operations.
• Manbij entirely liberated from ISIS 

  The city of Manbij has been entirely liberated from ISIS on the 73rd day of the Operation Martyr Commander Faysal Abu Leyla launched by Manbij Military Council.
• 600 civilians rescued amid clashes in Al-Sirib neighborhood of Manbij 

  The Operation Commander Martyr Faysal Abu Leyla launched by Manbij Military Council to liberate Manbij city from ISIS on June 1 continues at full force in its 73rd day.
• Manbij operation in its 73rd day 

  The operation to liberate Manbij city from ISIS continues at full force.
• 20 detained in ongoing political genocide operations 

  Unable to break the resistance of the Kurdish people, Turkish state continues the operations of political genocide, as part of which 20 people were detained today.
• Manbij Military Council: We will launch the final offensive on ISIS 

  Manbij Military Council stated that they will launch their final offensive against terrorist elements in Al-Sirib neighborhood of Manbij to end the terror in the city, saying that this will the final phase in the liberation of Manbij.
• Turkmen Commander: Manbij operation an initiative for joint and free life 

  Turkmen Commander of Suwar Al-Manbij, a constituent of Manbij Military Council, stated that the Operation Martyr Commander Faysal Abu Leyla is an initiative for joint and free life.
• YPS: Eight soldiers killed in a sabotage action in Hakkari 

  YPS reported that a sabotage action conducted by their side against an armored vehicle left eight soldiers dead and five others wounded.
• Three soldiers killed, five others wounded in Kulp 

  HPG reported casualties from Turkish forces as a result of ongoing actions by guerrillas in North Kurdistan.
• Iranian army bombs Medya Defense Zones 

  Iranian army is bombing two areas in Medya Defense Zones with mortar and katyusha fire.
• 21 ISIS members killed in ongoing fighting in Manbij 

  21 members of ISIS gangs were killed in clashes in Al-Sirib neighborhood and on Jarablus road in Manbij city.
• Hundreds of civilians rescued in Manbij 

  Manbij Military Council fighters have rescued hundreds of civilians held captive by ISIS gangs in Manbij city center.
• Final declaration of KONGRA GEL General Assembly Meeting released 

  Historic decisions were made during the KONGRA GEL 10th General Assembly Meeting held with the motto “Let's Build Democratic Autonomy, Ensure Liberation of Leader Apo and Kurdistan People”.