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• Demonstration led by women in Sulaymaniyah protests Turkish aggression 

  A demonstration led by women in the South Kurdish metropolis Sulaymaniyah protested the Turkish military operation and the collaboration of the Barzani family with Erdogan regime.
• HPG confirms identity of Arab guerrilla fallen in South Kurdistan 

  Arab guerrilla Fedai Kobanê was a prominent representative of socialism, internationalism and PKK militancy. He fell in the resistance to the Turkish invasion of South Kurdistan.
• HPG: Turkey is using chemical weapons 

  According to the HPG, the Turkish army has again resorted to the use of gas. Chemical weapons were used against guerrilla positions in the resistance areas of Kuro Jahro, Werxelê, Şahîn, Kûnîşka and Girê Ortê.
• Şengal Autonomous Assembly calls for a solution and expulsion of invaders 

  The Şengal Autonomous Assembly has declared its position on the Iraqi army's attacks. According to the statement, the Autonomous Assembly continues to plead for a solution to the existing problems within the framework of the Iraqi constitution.
• 'Martyr Sidar Revenge Team' claims responsibility for action in Sheladize 

  The 'Martyr Sidar Revenge Team' claimed responsibility for the action organized on 22 April against the military base set up by the Turkish state in the Sheladize region of South Kurdistan.
• 102 activists and lawyers from Eastern Kurdistan condemn invasion attacks by the Turkish state 

  102 activists and lawyers from Eastern Kurdistan condemned the invasion attacks by the Turkish state.
• HPG-BIM says mobile guerrilla teams gave the "necessary answer" to the Turkish aggression 

  The HPG-BIM said in a written statement that mobile guerrilla teams gave the "necessary answer" to the Turkish state.
• Blockade on the besieged village of Timoq lifted 

  The blockade on the Kurdish village of Timoq, made famous by a torture scandal involving the Turkish gendarmerie, has been lifted. Delegations from the HDP, the Bar Association and the Human Rights Association (IHD) visited the village in Batman.
• Cameras record mobile guerrilla teams going into action in Zap 

  Cameras recorded the mobile guerrilla teams going into action in Zap. The guerrillas said, “We are taking action. We will defeat this enemy.”
• Sheladize Youth Assembly: We will counter Turkey's attacks no matter the consequences 

  The Sheladize Youth Assembly condemned the invasion attacks launched by the Turkish state and emphasized that they will take action no matter the consequences.
• HDP calls for an end to the silence on Turkish invasion 

  HDP South Kurdistan representation called upon all organizations and political forces in South Kurdistan to voice their reaction against the attacks.
• At least 29 Turkish soldiers killed in Avashin and Zap 

  Coordinated actions by mobile guerrilla units against Turkish occupation forces in Avaşîn and the Zap have left at least 29 soldiers dead.
• YRK announces that people's vineyards and gardens were damaged in Turkey's attacks 

  The YRK announced that the vineyards and gardens of the people were damaged in the attack by the invading Turkish state warplanes on the slopes of Mount Kurîsê on 22 April.
• Gerîla TV broadcast footage of action in Kurojahro 

  Gerîla TV broadcast the footage of the moments when helicopters belonging to the Turkish state were hit.
• HPG releases names of guerrillas martyred resisting Turkey's invasion in Zap  

  Guerrillas Agir Botan and Fedakar Cûdî fell while resisting against the Turkish invasion in the Zap region in South Kurdistan.
• KCK: It is time to stand with the guerrilla and strengthen the resistance 

  Through the resistance of the heroic guerrilla and the joint struggle of the peoples, women, youth, workers and democratic forces, the Turkish occupation attacks will be repelled. All those who fight for freedom and democracy will be victorious.”
• HPG: Resistance against Turkish occupation continues unabated 

  Resistance against the Turkish occupation in Southern Kurdistan continues unabated. The HPG report attacks on transport helicopters, sabotages and sniper actions by the guerrillas.
• KCK calls on Baghdad to establish a dialogue with Yazidis in Shengal 

  The KCK Foreign Relations Committee called on Baghdad to establish a dialogue with the Yazidi people and said, "As the Freedom Movement, we would support any constructive democratic process that leads to a solution to the current situation."
• Turkish air strikes target Asos mountains 

  The Turkish air force has attacked the Asos Mountains in the border area between southern and eastern Kurdistan. Reconnaissance flights are taking place over the region, where mainly PJAK is active.
• Turkish army launches heavy KDP-backed wave of attacks on Kurojahro 

  The Turkish army launched a massive KDP-backed wave of attacks on Kurojahro. Fierce clashes are taking place between the Turkish army and guerrillas trying to land in the area with the support of attack helicopters.
• YJŞ fighter Faraşîn Şengalî laid to rest 

  YJŞ fighter Faraşîn Şengalî was one of three members of the Yazidi resistance units who were injured in the attacks by the Iraqi army in Shengal and later died.
• HPG: 37 more Turkish soldiers were killed in actions by guerrillas 

  HPG announced numerous guerrilla actions that killed 37 Turkish soldiers in the Zap region of the guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq) where the Turkish army has been conducting an invasion operation since April 17.
• Human bones discovered under demolished police station in Bismil 

  Demolition has been suspended after the discovery of human bones under the ruins of a police station in Bismil, Diyarbakir and the area was quickly cemented with concrete. The bones found have been handed over to the Parks and Gardens Department.
• Sulaymaniyah people protest against Turkish attacks 

  Thousands of people protested in Sulaymaniyah against the invasion of Southern Kurdistan by the Turkish army. The KDP party, dominated by the Barzani family, was called "traitors" for collaborating with the Erdogan government.
• Village guards destroy forest areas on Mount Gabar 

  On the Gabar mountain in Şırnak countryside, village guards have started to cut down forest areas and transport them away for sale.