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• HPG reports ongoing Turkish attacks and guerrilla actions 

  HPG reported that the Turkish army kept attacking the guerrilla areas in South Kurdistan, while the guerrillas continued their actions against the occupation forces.
• Thousands in Shengal demand the recognition of the autonomy of the Yazidi land 

  Thousands of people gathered in the city of Shengal to commemorate the beginning of the ISIS genocide nine years ago and to demand autonomy for the Yazidi settlement in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• KDP tries to besiege Zap 

  While the Turkish state continues its invasion attacks on Medya Defense Zones, the KDP sent a large force to the guerrilla areas via Amadiya to build a road.
• Shengal Genocide protested in Sulaymaniyah and Maxmur 

  The Shengal Genocide was protested in Silêmani and Maxmur.
• Workshop in Shengal: “Our unity is our self-power against persecution” 

  A workshop in Shengal discussed the unity of Yazidis, the return of the displaced people to Shengal and existing administrative issues.
• ‘The Autonomous Administration of Shengal should be recognized as the will of Yazidis’ 

  Participants of the conference in Baghdad called for the recognition of the Yazidi genocide and the autonomous administration of Shengal so that similar massacres can be prevented.
• HPG reports Turkish use of tactical nuclear weapon in guerrilla areas 

  The guerrillas of YJA Star and HPG continue to resist the Turkish occupation operation in the guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• Life brought to a standstill in Shengal in commemoration of the victims of genocide 

  In Shengal, life was brought to a standstill for five minutes in commemoration of the victims of the genocide and femicide committed against the Yazidi community by ISIS nine years ago.
• Defence forces in Shengal commemorate the victims of genocide 

  On the occasion of the 9th anniversary of the beginning of the ISIS genocide in Shengal, the YBŞ/YJŞ and the Asayîşa Êzidxanê commemorate the victims with a military ceremony at the cemetery of martyrs.
• Economic crisis affects nomads in Hakkari 

  The economic crisis is deepening by the day due to the war policies of the AKP-MHP, and also affects the nomads in Hakkari.
• Yazidi people visit mass graves in Herdan 

  Institutions and organizations of the Yazidi people visited the mass graves in Herdan.
• HPG: 12 Turkish soldiers were killed in guerrilla actions 

  12 soldiers of the Turkish occupation forces have been killed in the Zap region in the past two days in guerrilla actions dedicated to avenging the fallen fighters of the YJA Star.
• KCK: We will hold those responsible for the Yazidi genocide to account 

  "The people of Shengal want to live in a unified Iraq on the basis of the recognition of their democratic will. Only by recognizing this legitimate right will it be possible to support the people of Shengal and to stand against the genocide," KCK says.
• HPG pays tribute to Martyr Elefteria Hambi 

  The HPG paid tribute to Martyr Elefteria Hambi, and said: "The legacy of struggle left behind by our comrade Elefteria will always enlighten us and will definitely be crowned with victory."
• Lawyer of Jina Mahsa Amini’s family stands trial for “propaganda against the state” 

  Lawyer Saleh Nikbakht had objected to the Forensic Medicine Commission’s opinion, which stated that Amini’s cause of death was “heart attack” due to an “underlying disease.”
• HPG releases balance sheet of war for July  

  The HPG Press Center released the balance sheet of war for July. The guerrillas killed 72 soldiers in 130 actions. While many military vehicles and materials were destroyed, 5 Skorsky helicopters were hit. 7 guerrillas fell as martyrs.
• KCK: Our movement has nothing to do with the killing of the former head of KDP intelligence service 

  KCK said they believed that the murder of Mihemed Mirzan Sindi was carried out as a result of the internal conflicts within the KDP and Parastin, in order not to reveal the crimes committed against the Kurdish people.
• HPG: 12 soldiers were killed in guerrilla actions 

  Guerrilla forces have inflicted heavy blows on the Turkish army during the past 24 hours, killing 12 soldiers, destroying an emplacement and one A4 weapon.
• Turkish troops uproot trees in military operation area in Hizan 

  The Turkish state continues its military measures against the Kurdish population in the south-eastern part of the country.
• Six Turkish soldiers killed in action carried out by guerrillas in Metîna 

  Six Turkish soldiers were targeted and killed in an action carried out by the guerrillas in Metîna, in Medya Defense Areas.
• Vigil in Maxmur to protest isolation of Öcalan continues 

  The vigil launched in Maxmur to break the isolation imposed on Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues with a third group of refugees.
• HPG pays tribute to commander Rêdûr Sîser  

  Rêdûr Sîser defied the military superiority of the Turkish army for a month and fought to the end. The guerrilla commander fell on Thursday in Xîzan in the northern Kurdish region of Garzan.
• People of Shengal salute the guerrillas and fighters who saved the Yazidis from genocide 

  Staging a march at the ‘Humanitarian Corridor’ opened by the guerrillas and fighters during the ISIS onslaught in 2014, the people of Shengal saluted those who saved them from genocide.
• Minors in traditional Kurdish dress targeted by the police 

  Turkish “special operations police” targeted Kurdish minors who attended a wedding in traditional Kurdish dress.
• Turkish army attacks guerrilla areas with KDP support 

  Suffering heavy blows at the hands of the guerrilla forces, the Turkish army is attacking the guerrilla areas with the support of South Kurdistan’s ruling party, KDP, which continues its cooperation with Turkey against the Kurdish freedom movement.