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• Five Kurdish language teachers arrested 

  Following the operation against DÎSA-DER, five of its members were remanded in custody.
• PKK’s founding celebrated in Kurdistan mountains 

  The anniversary of the PKK’s founding was celebrated in ceremonies in the mountains of Kurdistan. Commander Bahoz Erdal said, “PKK’s struggle and resistance will bring freedom for the peoples of Kurdistan and Turkey, and all other peoples."
• PKK message on the 40th anniversary: We will definitely win 

  On its 40th anniversary, the PKK calls for "strengthening the struggle for freedom against the murderous fascist regime in every area and for creating conditions in which Chairman Öcalan can live and work freely."
• 15 dead as guerrillas hit Turkish forces to mark PKK's 40th year 

  HPG/YJA-Star guerrillas targeted the Turkish army in North Kurdistan to mark the 40th founding anniversary of the PKK. A military vehicle was destroyed and 15 soldiers were killed.
• Year 41 will be the year of victory and success for guerrillas 

  PKK’s 40th anniversary was celebrated with great enthusiasm in the guerrilla-controlled Medya Defense Zones.
• KCK celebrates the 40th anniversary of the PKK 

  KCK celebrated the 40th anniversary of the PKK and said, “We are calling on all our people to rise up wherever they are to raise the struggle to break the isolation imposed upon Leader Apo, defeat fascism and free Kurdistan.”
• Earthquake in Kermanshah: 2 people dead in Kelar 

  2 people in Kelar, Sulaymaniyah in Southern Kurdistan have lost their lives due to the earthquake in Eastern Kurdistan’s Kermanshah state on Sunday.
• Curfew declared in Lice   

  A curfew has been declared in 11 villages and hamlets in Lice. Soldiers launched a military operation following the curfew. 
• Footage from guerrilla action in Çukurca published 

  Gerîla TV continues to expose the truths in the ongoing war in Kurdistan territory.
• Remembering lawyer and human rights defender Tahir Elçi 

  The Diyarbakir Bar Association prepared a commemoration program on the third anniversary of the death of its president, Tahir Elçi.
• HDP Youth Congress held in Amed 

  "Revolutionary youth resistance and struggle will play an important role in building a democratic nation."
• DÎSA-DER calls for the release of its executives 

  DÎSA-DER Co-chair Naim Özden and executives Sevket Acar, Dilber Akin, Mizgin Deniz, Gülsüm Bilge and Celal Soguk were arrested on Saturday.
• Turkish jets bomb southern Kurdistan 

  The occupant Turkish state continues its military attacks against southern Kurdistan, northern Iraq.
• Communal life in Khanaqin 

  Three years ago, a group of people from different ethnic groups in Khanaqin, southern Kurdistan, laid the foundation for a communal life. Since then a lot has happened.
• Several people detained in Van 

  DISA-DER administrators, Yeni Yasam newspaper’s workers and HDP party members have been detained in Van.
• 40th anniversary of the PKK celebrated in Kurdistan mountains 

  The 40th anniversary of the PKK is being celebrated with great enthusiasm in the mountains of Kurdistan. PKK Executive Committee Member Ruken Garzan spoke and said, "The Freedom Movement will continue to fly socialism’s flag in the 41st year."
• Unlimited hunger strike against Öcalan's isolation in Hewler 

  HDP Hewler Assembly Member Nasir Yagiz has gone on an unlimited hunger strike to protest the isolation.
• Guerrillas: We always have a response for the enemy 

  Guerrillas preparing for the 41st year of the PKK with great claims say, “We always have a response for the enemy. There is no other alternative than ‘Either success, or success’.”
• Turkish jets bomb Qandil and Amadiya 

  Turkish attacks against southern Kurdistan, northern Iraq continued.
• HPG reports Turkish airstrikes on Qandil and Avashin 

  The occupant Turkish state continues its genocidal attacks against the Kurdish people in several parts of Kurdistan territory.
• Turkey bombs South Kurdistan 

  Turkish warplanes have bombed Avashin region in northern Iraq, southern Kurdistan.
• Another mass grave discovered in Shengal 

  Yesterday, a mass grave containing the remains of victims of the Islamic State terrorist militia was discovered in Shengal, and YBŞ fighters found another mass grave near the site today.
• Guerrillas target Sikorsky helicopters in Zap and Avashin 

  HPG/YJA Star guerrillas hit Turkish helicopters in southern Kurdistan, northern Iraq.
• Mass grave discovered in Shengal 

  In Shengal, a mass grave containing the remains of ISIS victims has been discovered.
• Iranian forces attack kolbars, wounding a minor 

  Attacks claim the life of one kolbar a day on average.