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• Rewşen Mêrdîn: The plans of Turkey and Barzani frustrated by guerrilla resistance 

  The Barzani clan should be explicitly named when it comes to collaboration with the Turkish state, said Rewşen Mêrdîn of the KJK, adding, “If the PKK is crushed, the KDP in Southern Kurdistan will be next.”
• New stage in the political extermination campaign in Şırnak 

  The Turkish judiciary continues to tighten the repressive screw against the Kurds. In Şırnak, more than forty people have been detained within a week. The background is unknown because of a secrecy order.
• YBŞ commander Çeko: "We did not start the war, but we have the right to protect our people" 

  Pir Çeko, one of the YBŞ commanders, said: "We did not start the war, but we have the right to protect our people from massacres."
• Duran Kalkan: AKP-MHP fascism will end in Zap and Avaşîn 

  An interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the continued international efforts to bring an end to Abdullah Öcalan´s isolation and the most recent developments regarding Turkey´s attacks on South Kurdistan.
• HPG reports continued use of chemical weapons against guerrilla positions 

  The People's Defense Forces point to continued chemical weapons operations by the Turkish army against guerrilla positions in southern Kurdistan. The attacks are combined with air strikes as well as explosives attacks and artillery fire.
• HSM congratulates guerrillas fighting the Turkish army in Zap, Avaşîn 

  In a congratulatory address to the guerrillas who carried out successful actions against the Turkish army, HPG said, “We pay tribute to our comrades who keep fighting with great sacrifice and courage in the areas of Zap and Avaşîn and wish them success."
• Gerîla TV releases footage of action in Werxelê  

  Gerîla TV broadcast the footage of the action that took place in Werxelê on April 27.
• HPG: One Turkish helicopter shot down, another damaged by guerrillas 

  Guerrillas shot down a Turkish transport helicopter in the Zap region, and an attack helicopter was also hit and damaged. The Turkish army continues to use chemical weapons against guerrilla positions.
• Tactics and dreaming in Zap 

  A storm is about to break. First poets fought in the battlefields; words clashed with swords. Now, fighters are turning words into ammunition and augmenting freedom with new tactics.
• Nine taken into custody in Cizre 

  In the course of the political crackdown on the Kurdish opposition in Turkey, nine people have been detained in Cizre. Their homes were searched for hours and the neighborhood was besieged by police armored vehicles.
• YJA Star Commander addresses guerrillas: “This is a war of existence” 

  Addressing the guerrillas, YJA Star Commander Hêzil Özgür said that “We can defeat the fascist enemy in this country if our comrades use their talents. We must transform the 'lock' operation they began into the lock to open Imrali's doors.”
• Guerrillas shot down a Turkish helicopter in Zap 

  Guerrillas targeted a Sikorsky helicopter of the Turkish army in the embattled Zap region which is witnessing resolute resistance against Turkish invasion attempts.
• Besê Hozat: A coalition led by HDP will democratize Turkey and lead it to a free and just future 

  KCK Executive Council Co-Chair Besê said that "the coalition led by the HDP will democratize Turkey and lead it to a free, equal and just future."
• People of Şengal protest against attacks and October 9 agreement 

  A demonstration has taken place in Şengal against the forced dissolution of self-governing structures. The Şengal Autonomous Assembly appealed to Iraq to officially recognize the Yazidi security forces within the framework of existing laws.
• Guerrillas strike Turkish bases in South Kurdistan, destroying a tank 

  Guerrillas targeted Turkish army bases in southern Kurdistan with heavy weapons and destroyed a tank. On Tuesday, six members of the invading forces were killed, while the Turkish army continues to use chemical weapons against guerrillas.
• Ten detained in Kızıltepe 

  Ten people have been detained in Kızıltepe as part of the political crackdown on the Kurdish opposition in Turkey. Those affected are accused of propaganda for the PKK at this year's Newroz celebration.
• Kurdish artists against Turkish war and occupation in Kurdistan 

  Artists from four parts of Kurdistan said that the Kurds should support the guerrillas who are currently resisting the Turkish invasion attacks in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• 50 young people from Rojava join the guerrilla ranks 

  On the basis of Komalên Ciwan's mobilization against Turkish invasion attacks, 50 young people from Rojava joined the guerrilla ranks.
• Martyr Bedran Gundikremo Unit teams release footage of action against Sîre base in Sheladize 

  Footage of an action carried out by the Martyr Bedran Gundikremo Unit teams against the Turkish state's Sîre base in Sheladize has been released.
• YJA Star guerrillas: We are ready to make any sacrifice to defend our people 

  Guerrillas said that YJA Star struggled the most for women's liberation and called on everyone to "stand up to prevent the massacre. Young people in particular should take up arms and participate in this war."
• HPG announces identities of four guerrillas who fell as martyrs in Medya Defense Areas 

  The HPG announced the identities of four guerrillas who fell as martyrs in the resistance against the Turkish army in the Medya Defense Areas.
• Besê Hozat: Nothing will save this fascist government 

  KCK Executive Council Co-Chair Besê said that "neither the closure of HDP nor the invasion attack of the Zap will save this fascist government."
• HPG: Eight Turkish soldiers were killed in guerrilla actions 

  Eight soldiers have been killed in guerrilla actions against the Turkish invading forces in southern Kurdistan in the last two days, and the Turkish army is using chemical weapons.
• 80-year-old couple arrested in Van for "supporting the PKK" 

  In Van, an 80-year-old woman and her husband, who is a year younger, have been arrested on the basis of a final sentence of two and a half years in prison. They are accused of "supporting a terrorist organization."
• HPG Guerrillas: We must not limit resistance to Zap 

  Guerrilla Welat Agir said from the combat area in the South Kurdish Zap region that resistance to this war must not be limited to the region, but must lead to an uprising throughout Kurdistan.