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• Group of internationalists not allowed to reach Shengal  

  A group of internationalists who wanted to go to Shengal to mark the 10th anniversary of the genocide committed by the Islamic State on 3 August 2014 were blocked at the entrance to Tal Afar.
• Demo against the detention of politicians in Van: We will not step back from our democratic struggle 

  Members of the DEM Party protested against the detention of politicians in today's house raids in Van province.
• ‘Kurdistani parties and movements must defend Kurdistan against occupation’ 

  Syrian Contemporary Democratic Party Representative Heyfa Mehmud criticised the KDP's support for the Turkish invasion of Southern Kurdistan and called on all Kurdistani movements, parties and formations to defend Kurdistan.
• Kurdish clerics detained in Iran charged with ‘armed insurrection’ 

  At least 11 Kurdish civilians and activists are currently being held in a state of uncertainty in various Iranian prisons, accused of “armed insurrection” (baghi) and “enmity against God” (moharebeh).
• IRGC extends military exercise in Kermanshah’s protected areas 

  Since 2007, the IRGC has established several military bases in the Shaho and Kusalan protected areas, allegedly to counter Kurdish opposition forces.
• Gerîla TV releases one-hour film: “Either you will go, or you will die” 

  The film features revolutionary operations and actions defined as the historic steps of the new guerrilla move from autumn 2023 to spring 2024.
• Final declaration of Shengal Conference published 

  The final declaration of the Shengal conference said: "The ECHR and the Hague Court of Justice should try ISIS and its collaborators and the traitorous Barzani family in order to ensure rights, law and justice."
• Workshop in Shengal on the anniversary of the genocide 

  This year's events to mark the anniversary of the ISIS genocide of Yazidis in 2014 are being organised with more extensive preparations compared to previous years.
• HPG pays tribute to Avaşîn martyrs  

  Guerrillas Şevîn Azad, Ali Çiçek Cûdî and Sarya Ronahî Zagros were killed seven years ago in an attack by the Turkish army in Avaşîn. The HPG has published an obituary for the martyr guerrillas.
• Images from villages evacuated by the KDP and the Turkish state 

  Rojnews agency has published images of villages evacuated by the Turkish state in cooperation with the KDP. The images show houses, vineyards and gardens burned and destroyed.
• Turkey and KDP gave citizens 9 hours to evacuate 4 villages in South Kurdistan 

  It was reported that the Turkish state and the KDP gave citizens 9 hours to evacuate 4 villages in South Kurdistan.
• Iranian forces kill one kolbar in Kirmashan 

  According to Kolbernews, Iranian forces attacked kolbars again in the Newsud district of Kirmashan.
• Turkey bombs village in Çemçemal, fire erupts 

  The Turkish state bombed the surroundings of village Tuteqel in the Çemçemal district. It was reported that a fire broke out in the village and spread to near areas.
• HPG: We suffered no losses in Turkish attacks 

  The Turkish Air Force has bombed the Gare and Qendîl regions in South Kurdistan dozens of times since Friday. The HPG denied reports of guerrilla losses saying they were part of special war propaganda.
• Six women dancing halay at wedding in taken into custody 

  Six young women who were dancing the halay at a wedding in Misirc were taken into custody.
• YJA Star guerrillas carry out several attacks on Turkish occupation forces in South Kurdistan 

  YJA Star guerrillas have carried out several attacks on the Turkish occupation forces in South Kurdistan. Turkish military equipment was destroyed in the actions.
• Turkish warplanes shell 7 areas in Bradost 

  The Turkish state continues its attacks in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq) where it has escalated its occupation campaign recently.
• Turkey and KDP establish joint checkpoint at Duhok border 

  The Turkish state and the KDP established a joint checkpoint between the centre of Duhok and Amadiya district.
• HPG pays tribute to guerrillas Newal Mêrdîn, Jiyan Rêdûr and Dijwar Keleş  

  Guerrillas Newal Mêrdîn, Jiyan Rêdûr and Dijwar Keleş fell as martyrs in an attack by the Turkish army in Serê Metîna on 30 June, said the HPG in a statement.
• DEM Party and HDP hold talks in Hewlêr 

  During the meetings, the developments and problems in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq), the ongoing conflicts and the situation in North Kurdistan were discussed.
• Turkish state continues to send soldiers to South Kurdistan 

  The Turkish state sent 100 soldiers and 25-35 armored vehicles to Dêrelok and its surroundings.
• Young shepherd dies as the result of the explosion of an object in Yüksekova 

  A young shepherd named Bedrettin Düz lost his life following the explosion of an object in the Kurdish region of Weregoz, in Yüksekova.
• HPG: Three Turkish soldiers killed by guerrillas in South Kurdistan 

  According to the HPG, three Turkish soldiers were killed by guerrillas in South Kurdistan. The Turkish air force is bombing the area, and fires have broken out in several places.
• Kongra Star denounces the complicity of the Turkish state and the KDP 

  Kongra Star Assembly spoke out against the occupation of the Turkish state in Southern Kurdistan and the co-operation of the KDP.
• Guerrillas: We will not give up our resistance until we live in a free Kurdistan 

  HPG and YJA Star guerrillas fighting against Turkish troops emphasised that they will not let the invaders remain in Kurdistan and called on the Kurdish people to resist occupation and betrayal.