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• “Freedom For Öcalan” vigil launched in Kirkuk 

  A two-day vigil has been launched in Kirkuk to draw attention to the isolation of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• At least 10 soldiers killed in Çukurca 

  At least 10 soldiers of the Turkish army were killed and many others were wounded as result of the action carried out by guerrillas against a Turkish unit in Çukurca.
• Turkish army trying to cross into Southern Kurdistan 

  Turkish army is reportedly trying to cross into Southern Kurdistan through Çukurca district of Hakkari.
• HPG reports actions by guerrillas and operation by Turkish army 

  Guerrillas hit Turkish soldiers in Ağrı and Çukurca, while Turkish army has started an operation in Dersim, Northern Kurdistan.
• KJA Spokeswoman Ayla Akat Ata released from prison 

  KJA Spokeswoman Ayla Akat Ata who had been arrested during a protest demonstration in Amed on October 26, has been released.
• Soldiers deployed in Dersim's Ovacık district 

  Turkish army has deployed soldiers in the countryside of two villages in Dersim's Ovacık district.
• Two little brothers murdered by the police in Silopi 

  Policemen driving drunk in Şırnak's Silopi district have murdered two children, and the governor described the incident as “destiny”.
• Ban on demonstrations extended for 30 more days in Van 

  The Van Governorate extended the obligation to get permits for rallies, indoor and outdoor meetings and protest marches for 30 more days.
• Turkish airstrike on Southern Kurdistan kills a civilian 

  Turkish warplanes shelled the countryside of Suncê village of Duhok city in Southern Kurdistan, killing one civilian and injuring another.
• Schools under construction in Cizre designed like outposts 

  The schools damaged by state forces in Cizre during the self-governance resistance are being redesigned like outposts, with a watch tower at the top.
• Former BDP deputy taken into custody 

  A former deputy for Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) has been taken into custody.
• The people of Sur: Demolition decree is political, we will resist 

  The families in Sur whose homes are to be demolished say that the demolition and evacuation decree is political and that they won’t surrender to the Erdoğan government.
• Police search for tunnel in houses in Cizre after the Amed action 

  Police forces searched for tunnels in houses in Şırnak's Cizre district today.
• ISIS attacks civilians heading to safe zones 

  8 ISIS suicide bombers detonated themselves among the civilians trying to flee from Deir ez-Zor to Shaddadi. ISIS also attacked Shaddadi's al-Azawi village but were responded by SDF fighters.
• KDP forces attack Êzidîs in Shengal's Sinûnê town 

  KDP forces have opened fire on the cars of Êzidîs in Sinûnê town of Shengal.
• Trustee at Erciş stole the logo of another municipality 

  The logo revision ordered by the Erciş trustee turned out to be stolen.
• Arrest warrant for HDP MP released from prison 10 days ago 

  Arrest warrant has been issued for HDP MP Nursel Aydoğan who was released from prison 10 days ago.
• Turkish army stuck in Besta and Kato 

  In the operation that has continued for 13 days, the Turkish army has been stuck in Şırnak’s Besta and Kato mountains.
• AKP building a 'Medieval Tent Village' for "refugees" in Bitlis 

  A 'Medieval Tent Village' is being built in Adilcevaz district of Bitlis after Turkey threatened the EU with accepting the 3 million Afghan refugees in Iran and opening its borders.
• 7 soldiers killed in targeted actions by guerrillas 

  HPG reported that 7 soldiers of the Turkish army were killed as result of targeted actions by guerrillas.
• HPG: Several soldiers killed in ongoing actions by guerrillas 

  Actions carried out by guerrillas in the countryside of Erzurum, Ağrı and Hakkari provinces, North Kurdistan left several soldiers of the Turkish army dead or wounded.
• Êzidî Freedom and Democracy Party (PADÊ) officially recognized 

  The Êzidî Freedom and Democracy Party (PADÊ) was recognized by Baghdad as an official political party.
• Turkey prepares for a new wave of attack on Efrîn 

  The Turkish state expedites its efforts to invade Rojava following its recent attacks on Shengal and Qereçox.
• HPG: 24 soldiers killed in the Turkish army operation at Besta 

  HPG reported that Turkish troops suffered heavy losses in Besta region of Şırnak, Northern Kurdistan. Accordingly, 24 Turkish soldiers were killed and 13 guerrillas lost their lives in the battle in this territory since April 20.
• YPJ fighter martyred in Turkish airstrike laid to rest  

  YPJ fighter Sozdar Garzan who fell a martyr in Turkish airstrike on Qereçox on April 25 night was laid to rest in Amûdê city.