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• Turkish army preparing for a new occupation operation in Bashur 

  The Turkish state is reportedly preparing for a new occupation operation against several areas in Heftanin and Metina regions in Southern Kurdistan, Northern Iraq.
• HPG guerrilla laid to rest in Yüksekova 

  HPG guerrilla Cihan Ağırbaş who fell a martyr in the attacks of the Turkish state, has been laid to rest.
• Turkish jets bomb South Kurdistan 

  The Turkish state continues its genocidal attacks in various parts of Kurdistan territory.
• Iranian and Turkish forces killed at least 7 kolbars in a month 

  At least 7 kolbars were killed and 11 others wounded by Iranian and Turkish forces in the border region in the last one month.
• Two guerrillas buried in the cemetery of the nameless 

  Two guerrillas who were martyred in August, have been buried in the cemetery of the nameless.
• HPG releases identity of 4 guerrillas fallen in Botan 

  The HPG Press Center disclosed the identity of the 4 guerrillas fallen in Botan.
• YPS claims responsability for actions in Amed 

  YPS Martyr Cekdar Amed Revenge Teams said they carried out a bomb action against the "enemy" in Amed and a special operator was injured. They also announced that a drug dealer was punished in the city.
• Guerrilla TV releases footages of action in Xantur 

  Gerilla TV released footages of the action carried out by YJA Star guerrillas resulting in the death of 5 soldiers on 9 September.
• Two guerrillas martyred in Besta 

  Two guerrillas died during an air attack of the Turkish army in the province Şırnak, Northern Kurdistan.
• HDP investigates the helicopter torture in Van 

  The HDP is investigating the case of the two villagers who were arrested ten days ago and are reported to have been thrown from a military helicopter. One of the victims suffers from amnesia, the other is in danger of his life.
• Five people detained in Nusaybin 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide operations against the Kurdish population continue unabated.
• HPG: Seven Turkish soldiers killed in Heftanin and Siirt 

  Seven soldiers of the Turkish army were killed in guerrilla actions in Heftanin and Siirt.
• Story of guerrilla Xabur 

  Xabur was only 20. He was exactly a Kurdistan youth and guerrilla. He fought like that. He used to say: " Let's remove the occupant's hand from above ours."
• YBŞ issues statement on suspicious explosion 

  YBŞ stated that it was still not clear how and by whom a vehicle was detonated near a sacred place for the Yazidis.
• PKK calls on everyone to join KCK's 'Time for freedom' campaign 

  Calling for a strong participation in the campaign launched by the KCK, the PKK said: "It is time to win freedom by destroying the AKP-MHP fascism! Join the resistance and freedom campaign! You too, fight against fascism and win freedom!"
• Explosion in Shengal 

  An explosion involving a vehicle occurred in the evening around the village of Qinê in Shengal.
• Musa Anter commemorated in Amed 

  28 years ago writer Musa Anter was shot dead in Amed in the open street by the Turkish military secret service JITEM. At the scene of the crime, carnations were laid down today in memory of the Kurdish intellectual.
• HPG releases identity of 2 guerrillas martyred in Heftanin 

  The HPG disclosed the identity of the two guerrillas who fell martyrs in Heftanin. "We promise that we will honour the legacy of struggle handed down to us by our martyrs."
• HPG says many Turkish soldiers killed in the past week 

  Guerrillas continue inflicting blows on the Turkish occupation army in Kurdistan territory.
• KDP deploys heavy weapons on the Rojava border 

  The South Kurdistan’s ruling party KDP is reinforcing its troops on the border to Rojava. Military positions are being established and heavy weapons are being stationed at the Sêmalka border crossing.
• YJA-Star guerrilla Gabar: We are the successors of our martyrs 

  YJA-Star guerrilla Axin Gabar, who took part in the resistance of Heftanin, said: "Our martyred comrades have taught us how to resist. As YJA-Star guerrillas, we will be the successors of our martyrs."
• HPG Commander: Guerrilla actions will be expanded 

  Haki Armanc, one of the commanders of the People's Defence Forces (HPG), points out the success of the current guerrilla actions in Northern and Southern Kurdistan and announces an expansion of the struggle.
• Guerrilla Brusk Reşit, commitment and determination 

  Brusk Reşit, impressed by the patriotic tradition in his family, joins the ranks of the revolution in 2008 and fights the enemy with commitment and will until the time of his martyrdom.
• Turkish jets bomb a village in Southern Kurdistan 

  The Turkish regime’s genocidal attacks against the Kurdish people continue in various parts of Kurdistan.
• KODAR and PJAK launch campaign for democracy against execution 

  KODAR and PJAK called on all the peoples living in Iran and East Kurdistan to join the campaign “Yes to Democracy, No to Death Penalty”.