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• Saleh Moslem: Liberation of Manbij is of great importance for Rojava 

  PYD co-chair Moslem stated that Manbij will be one of the main centers of co-existence on the basis of democratic society and democratic nation, remarking that liberation of Manbij was of great importance for Rojava as well.
• Manbij city center liberated from ISIS 

  Manbij city center has been liberated from ISIS gangs.
• Newroz TV cameraman tortured during demo for Öcalan in Sulaymaniyah 

  Sulaymaniyah asayish forces broke the camera of Newroz TV journalist Afat Baz and tortured him in custody.
• Strategic crossroad liberated in Manbij 

  As the operation to liberate Manbij continues at full force on its 69th day, Manbij Military Council fighters are making further advances in the city center.
• 15 ISIS members killed in ongoing clashes in Manbij city center 

  Clashes continue between ISIS groups and Manbij Military Council fighters who have gained control over the larger part of the Manbij city in the west, northeast and south.
• Footage of the Turkish UAV downed by guerrillas 

  Gerilla TV has released footage of the Bayraktar-type unmanned aerial vehicle of the Turkish army downed by guerrillas on July 17.
• One soldier killed, four others wounded in clash in Eruh 

  Clash erupted between guerrillas and soldiers partaking in an operation in Eruh countryside.
• Images of the Bayraktar-type UAV downed by guerrillas 

  Images of the Bayraktar-type unmanned aerial vehicle downed by guerrillas on July 17, have been released.
• Manbij and surroundings cleared of mines planted by ISIS 

  The areas cleansed of ISIS during the operation to liberate Manbij area being cleared of mines planted by the gangs.
• Demolition in Nusaybin continues 

  State forces continue their demolition of Kurdish people's houses, neighborhoods and towns.
• Turkish soldiers kill another civilian on Rojava border 

  Yet another civilian trying to cross the border between Bakurê (Northern) and Rojava (Western) Kurdistan was shot dead by Turkish soldiers.
• At least 4 soldiers killed in action targeting Girê Cotyar Battalion in Gabar 

  HPG guerrillas hit the Girê Cotyar Battalion in Gabar area from three sides yesterday, leaving at least 4 soldiers dead.
• Dicle: Our patience comes to an end on Öcalan's isolation 

  Dicle underlined that democracy and a democratic resolution cannot be developed in Turkey unless the Kurdish question is resolved, saying; "The only way to secure Turkey is the way to democracy and peace."
• Manbij fighters: We are very close to victory and freedom 

  Manbij Military Council fighters state that they are now very close to victory over ISIS in Manbij and will present freedom to the peoples of Syria once they liberate the city.
• ISIS gangs in Manbij shoot fleeing women in the first place 

  Cruelty of ISIS gangs that are coming to an end in Manbij, knows no borders. Gangs continue targeting the women who are trying to take shelter in free areas.
• 93 more political prisoners in Amed subject to exile 

  93 political prisoners in Amed D Type Closed Prison will be exiled to Antep H Type Closed Prison.
• Clashes in Manbij city center continue 

  Clashes between Manbij Military Council fighters and ISIS gangs continue in Manbij city center.
• Three asayish officials removed from duty after the Qamishlo attack 

  Three asayish officials have been removed from duty within the scope of the investigation into the ISIS attack in Qamishlo which left 52 people dead on July 27.
• YPG: Turkish army and ISIS continue their attacks on Rojava 

  YPG Media Center reported that Turkish army and ISIS gangs continue their attacks on Rojava uninterrupted.
• 48 political prisoners in Amed subject to exile 

  48 political prisoners in Amed who include ill inmates are being exiled to Antep. 276 inmates in Amed have been transferred to prisons in various cities recently.
• HPG: 6 soldiers killed, 2 others wounded in clash in Muş 

  HPG reported that six soldiers were killed and two others were wounded in a clash in the countryside of Muş province.
• Vigil for Öcalan in Kirkuk in its second day 

  The vigil launched in Kirkuk city of Southern Kurdistan demanding an end to the isolation of Öcalan continues on its second day with the participation of the people and political representatives.
• KDP denies women's delegation access to Shengal 

  A delegation of women that left Sulaymaniyah for Shengal was stopped and obstructed by KDP asayish in Duhok.
• DBP Suruç district co-chairs detained due to a banner unfurled for Öcalan 

  DBP Suruç district organisation co-chairs were detained on the grounds of a banner which read “Isolation is a crime against humanity” against the isolation of Abdullah Öcalan.
• Large part of Manbij city center liberated 

  As the Operation Martyr Commander Faysal Abu Layla which was launched on June 1 continues at full force, 90 percent of the Manbij city center has been liberated from ISIS.