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• Young people celebrate 40th anniversary of 15 August Initiative in Ceylanpınar  

  In the Ceylanpınar district of Urfa, young people celebrated the 40th anniversary of the 15 August Initiative with fireworks in 40 different locations in the district.
• Guerrillas: We are growing the fire of freedom lit by Commander Egîd every day 

  Guerrillas talk about the importance of armed resistance as a turning point and underline that the fire that was ignited on 15 August 1984, burns brighter than ever today.
• Young Kurds, Arabs and internationalists join the guerrilla ranks 

  Kurdish and internationalist young people joined the guerrilla ranks at a ceremony.
• People in Binarê Qendîl celebrate 15 August Initiative  

  The 40th anniversary of the 15 August Initiative was celebrated with an event in the village of Zergele in Binarê Qendîl.
• Two guerrillas' bodies delivered to their families 

  The bodies of YJA-STAR member Leyla Aykut and HPG member Nadir Budancer were delivered to their families.
• Turkish warplanes shell villages in Amadiya 

  Turkey has intensified its invasion attack against southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq). The Turkish army continues its attacks against the region as part of the Turkish regime's policy of annexation and depopulation in Kurdistan.
• KONGRA-GEL message on 15 August: Occupation and betrayal will be defeated together! 

  KONGRA-GEL congratulated the 15 August Initiative on its 40th anniversary and wished the 41st year to be the year when fascism and betrayal are defeated.
• Steps taken to re-establish local administration in Kirkuk  

  Following the appointment of the Governor of Kirkuk, steps have begun to be taken to re-establish local administration in the city.
• HPG: 5 Turkish soldiers killed, 13 injured 

  Bases and military camps of the Turkish occupation forces built on the western front of the Zap region have been attacked by the guerrillas from the air. The HPG counted five dead and 13 injured soldiers.
• Guerrillas celebrate 40th anniversary of 15 August Initiative in Medya Defense Areas 

  The 40th anniversary of the 15 August Initiative was celebrated by guerrillas in Medya Defense Areas.
• Guerrillas in Medya Defense Areas: We have control of the area 

  Guerrillas in Medya Defense Areas spoke about the military situation and the Turkish invasion of South Kurdistan. The HPG guerrillas said that they have control of the area.
• TJA urges the KDP to give up its dirty game against the Yazidis 

  TJA called on the KDP to recognise the status of Yazidis and put an end to crimes against humanity.
• Another kolbar killed in attack by Iranian forces 

  Iranian state forces killed yet another kolbar on the border of Serdesht city in East Kurdistan.
• Residents in Hewler protest water shortage as temperatures reach 41 degrees 

  In the capital of the Kurdistan Federal Region, Hewler, residents of a neighborhood exasperated because of the extreme heat, closed the road to traffic to protest a water shortage.
• HPG says guerrillas carried out series of actions against Turkish forces in South Kurdistan 

  The HPG said it carried out a series of actions against the Turkish occupation forces in South Kurdistan. Nine soldiers were killed and another wounded.
• DTK warns the KDP: We will not allow you to make Yazidis the victim of your interests 

  In a statement regarding the threats against the Yazidis, DTK warned the KDP, saying: "We will not allow you to make Yazidis the victim of your personal interests."
• HPG pays tribute to gerrillas Koçer and Amûdê  

  Gelhat Koçer and Doğan Amûdê were killed in June in attacks by the Turkish army in the Metîna region of South Kurdistan. The HPG has published an obituary for the fallen guerrilla fighters.
• PUK candidate Rebwar Taha elected new governor of Kirkuk 

  At the meeting of the Kirkuk Provincial Assembly, PUK candidate Rebwar Taha was elected as the new governor of Kirkuk by receiving the votes of 3 Arabs, 1 Christian and 5 PUK members.
• Êzîdxan Asayish: Hundreds of Yazidi families fleeing the KDP have reached Shengal 

  Êzidxan Asayish announced that hundreds of Yazidi families, who were forcibly detained in Duhok and Zakho, fled the camps after provocation by the KDP and affiliated circles and reached Shengal.
• The first bullet shocked the Turkish state 

  HPG guerrillas Çirav Cudî, Rubar Serhed and YJA Star guerrilla Dîcle Fırat stressed that the occupying Turkish state was shocked by the first bullet fired by commander Egîd on 15 August 1984.
• 76th group take over vigil for Öcalan in Maxmur 

  The 76th group took over the vigil action initiated at the Martyr Rustem Cudi Refugee Camp in Maxmur to break the heavy isolation imposed on Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan and ensure his physical freedom.
• Hundreds of Yazidi families who fled KDP camps reach Shengal 

  Hundreds of Yazidi families who left their tents and fled the camps in Duhok and Zakho due to the fear of attacks have reached Shengal. The families are welcomed by the Shengal Autonomous Administration and Asayish units.
• Gunfire by Iranian forces leaves 5 kolbars injured 

  As a result of the direct fire of Iranian forces, 5 more kolbars were injured.
• Hundreds of Yazidis restrained by the KDP in camps flee to Shengal 

  Hundreds of Yazidis restrained by the KDP in camps in Duhok started to flee towards Shengal. The Autonomous Administration called for Iraq’s urgent help.
• KCK: The determination and resistance of the guerrilla are the pride of our people 

  “The guerrilla is resisting the genocidal colonialist and occupying enemies with great courage and dedication,” said the KCK, calling for enhanced struggle against the genocidal, colonialist, and occupying enemies, collaborators and traitors everywhere.