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• 52 prisoners from Behdinan go on a hunger strike against violations of rights 

  52 journalists, activists and prisoners from Behdinan and Sheladize announced going on a hunger strike in protest at denial of their conditional release in accordance with Article 331 of the Penal Code.
• Guerrillas hit Turkish forces in retaliation for Zakho massacre 

  HPG and YJA Star guerrillas dedicate their latest actions "in the name of brotherhood" to the civilian victims of the Turkish attack on Zakho.
• PAJK: Not a single Turkish flag, institution, and association should remain on Iraqi soil! 

  PAJK Coordination member Şimal Ülkem Güneş condemned the Turkish attack in Zakho and said: "The Iraqi people should not leave a single Turkish flag, institution, and association on Iraqi soil."
• HPG: Resistance against Turkish invasion continues unabated 

  The guerrillas continue to resist the Turkish invasion of Southern Kurdistan with actions of sabotage, heavy weapons and snipers as well as hand-to-hand combat. Seven soldiers of the occupation forces were killed in the latest actions by guerrillas.
• The Turkish occupation and the Zakho massacre 

  The fact that the Turkish state is occupying more and more parts of southern Kurdistan and carrying out massacres is the result of the political and social division in Iraq. Iraq must end the Turkish occupation.
• Footage of action against Turkish soldiers at Girê Amêdî 

  Footage of an action carried out by the Martyr Bedran Gundikremo Vengeance Unit teams against the Turkish invading forces at Girê Amêdî in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq) has been released.
• Yazidi institutions' representatives: We must unite to prevent new massacres 

  The Yazidi institutions representatives said that the Yazidi people should be united so that new massacres do not happen, and that the only solution is to govern themselves.
• The world remains silent, Turkey continues to kill civilians in South Kurdistan 

  The Turkish army, which has been targeting civilians from South Kurdistan for years, took advantage of the silence of the international public and carried out many massacres with heavy tolls so far.
• Numerous rockets fired at Turkish state's military base in Bashika 

  Numerous rockets were fired at the Turkish state's military base in Bashika, Mosul.
• Guerrillas shoot down two Turkish army drones 

  Two Turkish army drones loaded with explosives were shot down by guerrillas, and a military position was also destroyed in the guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• Denied release by the KDP, prisoners from Sheladize go on a death fast 

  Imprisoned for 19 months, five young men from Sheladize, who are set to be released but are still held in prison by the KDP, have gone on a death fast.
• Turkey renews bombardment on Perex where it killed 9 civilians two days ago 

  The Turkish state continues its attacks in various parts of the Kurdistan territory, not sparing civilian settlements in its all-out war against the Kurdish people and their lands.
• Yazidi Women's Freedom Movement calls on Iraqi government to take steps against Turkey 

  The Yazidi Women's Freedom Movement (TAJÊ) condemned the Turkish state massacre in Zakho and called on the Iraqi government to go beyond just making a statement and take steps.
• Young people in Hewlêr protest Turkey attacks and Zakho massacre 

  Young people gathered in front of Hewlêr Castle to protest the Turkish state massacre in Zakho and lit candles in memory of the victims.
• Protests in Maxmur and Sulaymaniyah condemn Zakho massacre  

  The Zakho massacre was protested in Martyr Rustem Cûdî Refugee Camp (Maxmur) and in the city of Sulaymaniyah.
• Kurdistan Alliance Work condemns massacre carried out by Turkey in Zakho 

  The Kurdistan Alliance Work condemned the massacre carried out by Turkey in Zakho, and said: “The patriotic Kurdish people have no patience left because of the attacks against them. They will never forgive the tolerance shown about these attacks."
• HPG reports Turkish use of chemical agents and phosphorus bombs in guerrilla areas 

  The Turkish army attacked guerrilla positions in southern Kurdistan with chemical agents, phosphorus bombs and explosives, while seven soldiers were killed in guerrilla actions, and an armed drone and a thermal camera were destroyed.
• CPT: Artillery fire originated from a Turkish military base 

  According to the Community Peacemaker Teams, the attack on Zakho, which killed nine people, came from the Turkish military base of Xamtir in southern Kurdistan. The youngest victim is one-year-old Zahra.
• Shengal Assembly calls for the expulsion of Turkish troops from Iraq 

  According to the Autonomous Assembly of Shengal, yesterday’s massacre by the Turkish army in Zakho was caused by the silence of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region governments.
• Iraqi Foreign Minister confirms attack in Zakho carried out by Turkey 

  Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said that the attack in Zakho was carried out by the Turkish state and added that they will take the issue to the UN Security Council.
• UNAMI strongly condemns the deadly artillery shelling in Zakho 

  The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) strongly condemns the deadly artillery shelling today in the Zakho district of Dohuk Governorate, Kurdistan Region, that reportedly killed 8 civilians and injured 23 others. The Mission expresses its
• KCK: Turkey will be held accountable for Zakho massacre! 

  The KCK urged people not to be a party to the war crimes of the Turkish Republic and added that they will be held accountable for the Zakho massacre. The KCK called on the Kurdish people and their friends to show their reaction.
• HPG condemns massacre carried out by the Turkish state in Zakho  

  The HPG condemned the massacre carried out by the Turkish state in Zakho saying it is not the first, because the Turkish army has targeted civilian areas many times before in recent years.
• KNK: Massacre of civilians at the hands of Turkish forces is unacceptable 

  Tourists from central and southern Iraq who were visiting a popular picnic site in the Derkare neighbourhood of Zakho were the victims of a barrage of shells from the occupying Turkish army.
• HPG: Nine soldiers were killed in South Kurdistan 

  HPG reported the use of various chemical agents by the Turkish army in southern Kurdistan where nine soldiers were killed in guerrilla actions, and a military position and a telescope were destroyed.