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• Three soldiers killed in clashes with guerrillas in Zap 

  In the clashes between the invading Turkish army, which was trying to advance in Dola Şîvê in the Çiyareş area of Zap, and the People's Defense Forces, 3 soldiers were killed and 1 injured.
• Police attack demonstration against occupation in Sulaymaniyah 

  Demonstrators against Turkish occupation and KDP betrayal were attacked by the police in Sulaymaniyah.
• HPG: 11 Turkish soldiers were killed in guerrilla actions 

  In Metîna, eight members of the Turkish occupation forces were killed in actions by the guerrillas. Another three soldiers were killed in a retaliatory action in Besta.
• Shengal Autonomous Council: The entire humanity should embrace the guerrilla struggle 

  “The guerrilla resistance is a fight against fascism. Guerrillas defend not only Kurdistan, but the entire Middle East and humanity. That’s why the entire humanity should embrace this struggle,” said the Democratic Autonomous Assembly of Shengal.
• Turkish army deploys troops to Şırnak countryside 

  The Turkish army pulls together further troop contingents in the Cudi mountains in Şırnak. There are intense air movements over the massif on the border with the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
• The Kurdistan Freedom Guerrillas kill 3 soldiers in Besta 

  The Kurdistan Freedom Guerrillas targeted the Turkish army forces in Besta, killing 3 soldiers and wounding one.
• HPG reports ongoing Turkish attacks with chemical weapons 

  HPG reported continued chemical weapons attacks by the Turkish army against guerrilla defense positions in southern Kurdistan. Four occupiers were killed in the actions by guerrillas.
• ‘As Turkey tries to internationalize the conflict, resistance should be internationalized, too’ 

  Members of the Peace Delegation to Defend Kurdistan call for support for the struggle of Kurdish people for peace, democracy and their own self-determination.
• Internationalists want to break the KDP embargo on Rojava 

  Dozens of internationalist activists who were prevented from entering to Rojava by the KDP released a statement emphasizing that their support to the Rojava revolution will continue and they will do all they can to break the embargo.
• Guerrillas: We promise to protect our land 

  The guerrillas, who resisted the invasion attacks by the Turkish state, stated that they are fighting against all kinds of attacks and added: "Our people and their Kurdish friends must side with the guerrillas and win the revolutionary people's war."
• Peace Delegation in Sulaymaniyah for talks 

  The Peace Delegation consisting of 7 people from different nationalities and professions is visiting South Kurdistan to hold a series of meetings aimed at stopping the Turkish attacks.
• 17 soldiers killed in guerrilla actions in memory of the Zendura martyrs 

  The guerrillas continue their resistance against the Turkish invasion in southern Kurdistan with determination. According to HPG, 17 soldiers were killed and the Turkish army continues to use chemical weapons against guerrilla positions.
• More young people join the guerrilla ranks against occupation and betrayal 

  Another group of Kurdish and Arab youngsters announced their participation in the guerrilla ranks, calling upon the youth to join the struggle.
• Human bones found under JITEM torture centre in Amed 

  Human bones have been found under a former torture centre of the military police intelligence agency JITEM in Amed. Due to the attention of the construction workers, a cover-up of the remains was prevented.
• PUK MP Zebari: South Kurdistan should ensure its own security 

  PUK Deputy Zikrî Zêbarî said that the Turkish invasion attacks target the national identity of the Kurdish people. “All border lines, districts and cities are under the threat of occupation. South Kurdistan should ensure its own security," he warned.
• Footage shows Turkish soldiers flee in panic in guerrilla areas 

  A recent video shot by guerrillas shows Turkish soldiers fleeing in panic after fire by guerrillas in the Girê FM and Girê Hekarî regions.
• Gerîla TV broadcast footage of action in Heftanîn on 19 May 

  Gerîla TV broadcast the footage of the action carried out in the Xantûr area of Heftanîn on 19 May, in which 7 Turkish soldiers were killed.
• Guerrillas carry out new action against Turkish army in Metina  

  Guerrilla forces carried out a new action against the Turkish state forces in the Metina region. At least 5 soldiers were killed.
• HPG: 16 Turkish soldiers were killed in guerrilla actions 

  During guerrilla actions in Amed, Avaşîn, Metîna and Zap, 16 soldiers of the Turkish army were killed, an attack helicopter was heavily hit and forced to take off.
• Peace Delegation continues talks in South Kurdistan 

  The Peace Delegation consisting of 7 people from different nationalities and professions is in South Kurdistan to hold a series of meetings aimed at stopping the Turkish attacks.
• HPG Commander: Guerrillas are protecting the gains of the people 

  HPG Commander Haki Armanc stated that Turkey's attacks with technical and chemical weapons continue because there is no advance by land. All Turkish casualties are documented, he said.
• Political refugees from North Kurdistan meet with UN representatives in Sulaymaniyah 

  Political refugees from North Kurdistan, who were exposed to the systematic attacks by the Turkish state, met with the United Nations Iraqi representatives in South Kurdistan.
• HPG: Seven Turkish soldiers were killed at Girê Cûdî 

  Guerrillas continue inflicting deadly blows on the Turkish occupation forces in the guerrilla areas in South Kurdistan.
• HPG: 12 Turkish soldiers killed, two helicopters damaged 

  HPG reported 17 more chemical weapons operations by the Turkish army against guerrilla positions in southern Kurdistan. Twelve members of the Turkish forces were killed in guerrilla actions, and two military helicopters were fired upon and damaged.
• Veteran Peshmerga: Greater plans against Kurdistan underway 

  Dêrîn (Veteran) Peshmerga Mam Hazim said that Turkey does not only target the PKK but also aims to occupy Kirkuk, Hewler and Mosul before 2023. “Everyone should take responsibility in this period and support the Freedom Movement,” he stated.