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• Iranian state forces kill two more kolbars in Bane and Piranşar 

  Iranian state forces killed two more kolbars in the Bane and Piranşar regions of Eastern Kurdistan.
• Bayık: Turkey makes no distinction between civilians and fighters as its aim is to kill all Kurds 

  In part two of this interview, Cemil Bayık said that Turkey makes no distinction between civilians and fighters as its aim is to kill all Kurds.
• More Yazidi youth join the ranks of Êzidxan Asayish in response to 9 October agreement 

  50 young people announced that they joined the Êzidxan Asayish (Yazidi security forces) to protect their land and frustrate the agreement concluded against their will.
• French ambassador to Iraq visits Shengal 

  The French Ambassador to Iraq visited the Yazidi town of Shengal (Sinjar) in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• Turkey sends mercenaries to fight in Medya Defense Zones 

  Hundreds of mercenaries have been booked in hotels in the northern Kurdish city of Van. From there they are taken by bus to Hakkari, from where they are sent to war in the guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• Iranian regime cracks down on protesters in East Kurdistan 

  The Iranian regime is intensifying repression against the resistance in East Kurdistan. In Seqiz and above all in Sine, two epicentres of the popular revolt after the violent death of Jina Mahsa Amini, war-like conditions prevailed.
• Cemil Bayık to conspiracy forces: Give up this policy - PART ONE 

  Cemil Bayık said that the conspiracy launched on 9 October 1998 was developed against all peoples and humanity, and called on those still involved to give up their policies against the PKK.
• Êzidxan Asayish: Shengal belongs to its people 

  We, the Yazidi people, will resist until the end,” vowed the Yazidi Security Forces on the anniversary of the agreement signed between Baghdad and Hewler (Erbil) on October 9, 2020.
• Kurdistan Region Parliamentary Committee to prepare a report on Turkish attacks 

  The Kurdistan Region Parliament Committee which investigates the attacks of Turkey and Iran on Balekayeti and Bradost announced that it would prepare a report and submit it to the Iraqi and Kurdistan Region authorities.
• Turkey admits it murdered academic and journalist Nagihan Akarsel 

  The Turkish Ambassador to Iraq, Ali Rıza Güney, admitted that they murdered academic and journalist Nagihan Akarsel.
• At least 40 detained in police attack on demo against October 9 conspiracy in Van 

  Turkish police took violent action against people who took to the streets in Van to denounce the 9 October conspiracy against Kurdish people’s leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• HDP MP violently assaulted during protest against 9 October conspiracy 

  On the fringes of a planned demonstration in Gever, the Turkish police violently assaulted HDP MP Habip Eksik, who was punched in the face and dragged along the ground.
• HPG: Guerrillas carried out 19 actions, killed 10 Turkish soldiers 

  Turkey is continuing its invasion of South Kurdistan, and the Iranian army is also continuing to carry out attacks on guerrilla areas. According to HPG information, ten Turkish military personnel were killed in Zap and Metîna.
• Guerrilla is the only force that can defeat invaders 

  HPG and YJA Star guerrillas are putting up outstanding resistance against all kinds of chemical weapons with their limited means. And this resistance boosts the spirit of victory gradually. The only force that can defeat the invaders is the guerrilla.
• YRK reports ongoing attacks by the Turkish state 

  In parallel with the attacks of the occupying Turkish state, the Iranian regime has deployed a large force with heavy weaponry at the borders of Meriwan, Bane and Serdeştê.
• If we raise our voices, invaders and collaborators will lose 

  The guerrillas are now fighting with this sense of conscience and responsibility. If we unite our conscience with that of the guerrillas, patriotic people will be victorious.
• Shengal Autonomous Assembly calls on Iraq to stop Turkish attacks 

  The Yazidi people who survived the ISIS genocide in their ancient hometown Shengal (Sinjar) in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, have been targeted by Turkey's attacks since they built their autonomous administration and defense forces.
• KCK: Let’s wage the struggle at the highest level to defeat the International Conspiracy 

  KCK calls on the Kurdish youth and women to increase their organization and strengthen their actions to ensure the health, safety and freedom of Abdullah Öcalan.
• Explosion kills one, injures four in Hewler 

  The driver was killed as a result of the detonation of a bomb placed in a car, which also injured two children and two women.
• PKK: The 25th year of the struggle against the plot will be the year of its final defeat 

  On the occasion of the 24th anniversary of the symbolic beginning of the "international plot", the Executive Committee of the PKK vows to expand the struggle and calls for "total resistance".
• Turkish state bombs Serdeşt Camp in Shengal 

  The Turkish state bombed the Serdeşt Camp in Shengal, where the Yazidi people, who survived the ISIS attacks, continue to live.
• Eastern Kurdistan Forces: We are not in the regions bombed by the Turkish state 

  The Eastern Kurdistan Forces (YRK) reported that Pêncewîn, Çarta and Asos regions have been bombed and civilians have been targeted in the last few days.
• YJA Star guerrilla Roza Tolhildan: Our morale and motivation are high 

  Roza Tolhildan is a fighter with the women's guerrillas YJA Star. She said that the guerrillas fight with the highest morale and motivation. This is also reflected in the extent of their actions.
• Ten soldiers killed as guerrilla resistance in South Kurdistan continues 

  Ten Turkish soldiers have been killed in guerrilla actions in southern Kurdistan, according to HPG. The Turkish army is committing further war crimes and the Iranian army is also continuing attacks on guerrilla areas.
• Iraq imposes gasoline and diesel embargo on Shengal 

  The Iraqi government is imposing a gas and diesel embargo on Shengal through its intelligence service.