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• Vigil at Nusaybin-Qamishlo border: Rojava is our honour 

  The vigil held at the Qamishlo border against the attacks of the occupying Turkish state and the Syrian National Army (SNA) gangs against Rojava continues on its 19th day.
• Families of Roboski victims seeking justice for 13 years 

  It has been 13 years since the Roboskî Massacre. The families' search for justice continues as the perpetrators are yet to be uncovered and prosecuted.
• HSM publishes war balance sheet for 2024 

  The HSM published the guerrilla's annual balance sheet for 2024. In 1,124 actions, 478 members of the occupation forces were killed, and 18 drones were shot down. In addition, 134 guerrillas fell as martyrs.
• HPG: Guerrillas stop Turkish army advance attempt in Girê Cûdî  

  The HPG said that guerrillas stopped an advance by the Turkish army in the Girê Cûdî resistance area in South Kurdistan. One soldier was killed, and two others were injured.
• Vigil at Qamishlo border on day 17 

  The vigil held at the Qamishlo border against the attacks of the occupying Turkish state and the Syrian National Army (SNA) gangs against Rojava continues on its 17th day.
• Martyr Xebat Hîmo, who dedicated his life to the struggle for freedom 

  Guerrilla Xebat Hîmo from Rojava, who fought in many regions of the country and dedicated his life to the struggle for freedom, wrote his name in golden letters in history like thousands of heroes of Kurdistan.
• HPG pays tribute to fallen guerrillas Hogir Amed and Ronî Ciwanro  

  Hogir Amed and Ronî Ciwanro fell as martyrs in a Turkish attack last August while resisting the invasion in the southern Kurdish region of Metîna.
• Vigil at Suruç-Kobanê border on day 6: We must defend Rojava 

  During the vigil at the Suruç-Kobanê border, activists called for solidarity with Rojava, saying, “It is our duty to defend the system established in Rojava.”
• Victims of Roboski massacre commemorated 

  The people of Roboski commemorates the 34 civilians killed by Turkish jets 13 years ago. None of those responsible for the massacre of the mostly underage Kurds have been held to account to date.
• Roboski Massacre, an unending mourning 

  Thirteen years ago today, 34 people were killed in Roboski when Turkish air forces bombed a group of mostly under 18 border traders in the northern Kurdish province of Şırnak. None of those responsible has been held accountable.
• Turkish soldiers kill a civilian in a village of Van 

  Seyithan Durdu was killed by fire from a military vehicle of the occupying Turkish army in the village of Avzêrk in Van’s Saray district.
• Vigil at Suruç-Kobanê border on day 4: Our hearts are with Rojava 

  Activists on vigil at the Suruç-Kobanê border vowed resistance against the ongoing attacks on Rojava.
• Vigil at Qamishlo border: We want peace, not war 

  Participants of the vigil action in Nusaybin district bordering Qamishlo emphasized that the Kurdish people will be standing as long as the occupation attacks continue.
• 'All Kurds should support Rojava and ensure national unity' 

  Representatives of the Kurdistan Alliance parties called on all Kurds to support Rojava and ensure national unity.
• Gerîla TV releases footage of action by YJA Star guerrillas in Xakurkê 

  Gerîla TV released footage of the action carried out by the YJA Star guerrillas in Xakurkê. Five Turkish soldiers were killed.
• Actions by YJA Star kill one Turkish soldier, wounds another in South Kurdistan  

  The Turkish occupation forces in South Kurdistan are still being targeted by the women's guerrillas of the YJA Star. One soldier was killed and another injured.
• Vigil at Kobanê border: We will not accept a life without status 

  During the vigil at the Suruç-Kobanê border, activists emphasized that the Kurdish people will not remain silent against the attacks on Rojava and will not accept a life without status.
• Vigil at Qamishlo border continues: People will not allow occupation 

  The vigil started on the Qamishlo border against the attacks on North and East Syria is on its 13th day. Activists saluted the resistance of Rojava and vowed struggle against occupation.
• KCK issues greetings to all Christians 

  The KCK Peoples and Beliefs Committee issued a written statement and sent greetings to the Christian peoples on Christmas.
• Turkish government against the existence of the Kurds 

  Ferset Doski, a prominent researcher and writer from South Kurdistan, said that the Turkish government is not only against Kurdish parties and organizations, but also against the existence of the Kurds.
• KCK Spokesperson refutes claims Maher al-Assad hosted in Qandil 

  The PKK denies any presence in Syria, urging an end to foreign intervention and warning of Turkey's military activities near Mosul.
• Gerîla TV releases footage of actions against the Turkish army in Zap 

  Gerîla TV released footage of actions carried out by guerrillas in Zap.
• KCK: The resistance against the massacres of the genocidal colonialists must be expanded 

  The KCK calls for resistance against the massacres carried out by Turkey in the past as well as today.
• Kurdish language teacher imprisoned in Iran 

  Kurdish language teacher Haji Barzeh is to serve a five-month prison sentence on charges of “propaganda against the state”.
• Journalists pay condolence visit to the family of Nazım Daştan 

  DFG and MKG paid a condolence visit to the family of journalist Nazım Daştan who was killed along with Cihan Bilgin by a Turkish drone strike in northern Syria.