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• 2 civilians wounded in regime forces' attack on Hesekê die in hospital 

  Out of the 4 civilians who got wounded as a result of Syrian regime forces' attack on asayish (public security) units in Rojava's Hesekê city earlier today, 2 have lost their lives in hospital.
• At least 4 soldiers killed, many others wounded in Şemdinli 

  Turkish soldiers participating in an operation in Hakkari's Şemdinli district were targeted by an action from HPG guerrillas Wednesday afternoon.
• Syrian regime forces suffer losses in attack on asayish forces in Hesekê 

  Clashes erupted in Rojava's Hesekê city after Syrian regime forces attacked the asayish (public security) forces earlier today.
• One sergeant killed, 5 other officers wounded in Nusaybin 

  One sergeant has been killed and 5 other members of Turkish forces got heabily wounded in Nusaybin.
• Police officers involved in 93's Digor Massacre now at work in Yüksekova 

  Some police officers involved in the massacre committed in Digor in 1993 are rumored to be stationed in Yüksekova now.
• PUK and Goran: Our agreement aims for a democratic Kurdistan 

  PUK and Goran stated that the agreement they have signed aims for a democratic Kurdistan and the articles must be applied.
• Clashes and ambulance activity in Şırnak 

  Ambulance activity continued through the night in Şırnak between the clash zones and the Public Hospital and the 23rd Gendarmerie Border Command.
• Neighborhoods in Nusaybin bombed throughout the night 

  The curfew in force in Mardin's Nusaybin district since March 14 has left 66 days behind.
• HPG reports ongoing actions by guerrillas 

  HPG (People's Defense Forces) Press Office reported ongoing actions by guerrillas in response to the enhanced activity and attacks of the Turkish military.
• Woman shot by police in Van dies after 27 days in intensive care 

  A woman shot by special operations police during a house raid in Van last month, has died in hospital.
• Corpses of 21 police killed in Şırnak hidden in military hospital 

  Both the genocidal attacks of AKP/Palace forces and the splendid resistance of Civil Defense Units (YPS) continue in Şırnak.
• Resistance continues in Şırnak 

  On the 64th day of the state forces' genocidal attacks in Şırnak, the city has been under howitzer fire following clashes through the night.
• Action on state forces in Nusaybin 

  Missile attack by the YPS members in ongoing clashes in Nusaybin has injured at least 4 gendarmerie special operations units.
• YPG members: We will cleanse these lands of the gangs 

  YPG members fighting in the Ayn İsa front express their resolve to get rid of the gangs. The fighters say, “We are in these positions for a democratic Syria and a free Rojava.”
• New “urgent expropriation” decree for Amed and Şırnak 

  In a new chapter of AKP’s occupation practices, new “urgent expropriation” decree has passed for Bağlar, Sur, Cizre and Beytüşşebap districts.
• Tendürek Mountain bombed by Turkish military 

  Following the military operation launched in Diyadin yesterday, the Tendürek Mountain was bombed with Cobra type helicopters last night.
• KDP forces stop the march to Sêmalka 

  KNK Co-President Nilüfer Koç said that the KDP forces’ were implementing the policies of colonial powers by stopping the march to Sêmalka border gate.
• Clashes intensify as state forces evacuate houses in Şırnak 

  State forces evacuated and burned down several houses in Şırnak’s Yeni neighborhood, and placed snipers on rooftops. Clashes continue across the city.
• HPG: 32 Turkish soldiers killed in Oremar 

  HPG reported that at least 32 soldiers of the Turkish army have been killed in clashes ongoing in Oremar for the second day. 7 guerrillas fell a martyr whilst putting up a brave fight.
• 2 specialist sergeants killed in Ağrı and Nusaybin 

  2 more specialist sergeants have been killed during clashes in Ağrı and Nusaybin.
• Clashes in Şırnak continue 

  Turkish state’s genocidal attacks on Şırnak continue for the 63rd day. State forces shell neighborhoods as the clashes continue.
• Civilian injured in state forces' attacks in Silopi dies 

  Civilian Abuzeyit Tan who was injured during the state forces’ attacks in Silopi last month has lost his life today.
• South Kurdistan people protest the closure of Sêmalka border gate 

  The closing of Sêmalka Border Gate will be protested with a march in Duhok which is attended by several political parties and NGOs.
• Gangs attack Efrîn center with Katyusha missiles 

  Gang groups affiliated with the ENKS/SNC have attacked Efrîn center with Katyusha missiles. The aggression continues.
• HPG releases footage from the action against Turkish soldiers in Şemdinli 

  HPG Press Office released footage from the action on the two hills that the Turkish army was stationed on in Xapuşke Plateau in Hakkari’s Şemdinli district on May 2.