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• Iraq dispatches troops to Kirkuk, peshmergas retreat from Pirde 

  Iraqi army has reportedly dispatched troops to Kirkuk city centre, while peshmergas have withdrawn from Pirde town.
• Baghdad issues arrest warrant for PUK's Kosret Resul 

  Iraq Resafe Court has issued an arrest warrant for PUK Secretary General Primary Deputy Kosret Resul Eli for calling the Iraqi police and army “invaders”.
• SDF repels ISIS attack in Operation Cizire Storm 

  Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launched clearing operation after repelling ISIS attack on Al-Cismi village, north of Deir ez-Zor.
• The ‘Great Battle’ for Raqqa in photos 

  Images by ANF reporter Hivda Hebûn from Raqqa which was liberated from ISIS following a battle of 135 days.
• Police detain 15, including journalists and lawyers in Istanbul 

  Turkish police raided offices of Socialist Party of the Oppressed (ESP), Federation of Socialist Youth Associations (SGDF), Law Office of the Oppressed (EHB) and Etkin News Agency (ETHA) and detained dozens including journalists working for ETHA.
• YPJ to announce the liberation of Raqqa today 

  YPJ is expected to make a statement on the liberation of Raqqa today.
• Hashd al-Shaabi forces attempt rapes in Tuz Khurmatu 

  Hashd al-Shaabi forces attacking Southern Kurdistan along with the Iraqi army have attempted to rape women in the Tuz Khurmatu province.
• 1500 ISIS members return to Europe from Syria and Iraq 

  About 1500 ISIS members have returned to Europe after fighting in Syria and Iraq, EU’s top counter-terrorism official said.
• 10 detained in house raids in Istanbul 

  10 people have been taken into custody during house raids in Istanbul city.
• Kurds protesting for Öcalan all over Europe 

  All over Europe, people from Kurdistan are taking to the streets and protesting the lack of information about Öcalan’s health conditions and security.
• HDP, HDK, DBP and DTK release statement on isolation of Öcalan 

  In a joint statement on Öcalan’s health condition, HDP, HDK, DBP and DTK expressed the essentiality that “either his family, lawyers or a political delegation must immediately visit Öcalan on Imrali”.
• SDF Commander: We congratulate Raqqa victory to Leader Apo 

  Klara Raqqa, a commander for Syrian Democratic Forces in the Raqqa campaign, said; “We congratulate this victory to Leader Apo.”
• Official statement on Raqqa to be made after mop-up operations 

  Wrath of Euphrates Operation Room Spokesperson stated that direct close combat with ISIS gangs has ended in Raqqa city. She said SDF will make an official announcement of Raqqa’s liberation once mop-up operations are completed.
• Blast hits police shuttle in Mersin 

  Blast has occurred during the passing of a police vehicle in central Mersin province south of Turkey.
• Raqqa fully liberated from ISIS 

  SDF forces have fully cleared Raqqa of ISIS.
• One village and dozens of hamlets liberated in Deir ez-Zor 

  SDF fighters have cleared a village and dozens of hamlets northwest of Deir ez-Zor.
• National Hospital of Raqqa cleared of ISIS 

  The Weteni (National) Hospital has been liberated and 22 ISIS members have been killed in Raqqa.
• Kurds stage mass protests throughout Europe 

  Kurds in Europe took to the streets for Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan’s health and security. Widespread demonstrations and protests by the Kurdish community for Ocalan continue in Germany, Belgium, Canada, Sweden, France, Austria and The Netherlands.
• NAV-DEM announces calendar for pro-Öcalan demonstrations 

  NAV-DEM has announced the calendar for pro-Öcalan demonstrations and said, “We are calling for strong participation to demonstrations on the streets every day.”
• Syrian regime forces attack SDF positions near Deir ez-Zor 

  Syrian forces have attacked the positions of SDF fighters near the wheat silos and sugar factory near Deir ez-Zor.
• Al-Naim Crossing cleared, 37 ISIS members surrender in Raqqa 

  The Al-Naim Crossing in central Raqqa has been cleared following fierce clashes during which 37 ISIS members surrendered to SDF and 11 gang members were killed.
• Four more neighborhoods liberated in Raqqa 

  SDF fighters have liberated Kurdan, Bedû, Sexanî and Methene neighborhoods of Raqqa following fierce clashes with ISIS gangs. The number of neighborhoods liberated today thus rose to 6.
• Turkey extends state of emergency, closes airspace for KRG 

  The Turkish state has decided to extend the State of Emergency (OHAL) for another 3 months and close its airspace for KRG.
• Abadi says attack on Kirkuk is for the interests of people 

  In a statement about their attack on Kirkuk, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi said they have only acted to fulfill their constitutional duty.
• Close to the end in Raqqa: Two more neighborhoods liberated 

  SDF fighters have liberated the Andalus and Matar neighborhoods in Raqqa city center from ISIS gangs.