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• Arin, an Arab fighter in Heftanin 

  Arab fighter Arin, who has been in Cenga Heftanin since the beginning of the resistance, has been fighting to overthrow fascism and for humanity.
• HPG reports air attacks on Heftanin and Zap 

  The People's Defense Forces (HPG) reported the regions of Heftanin and Zap in the Medya Defense Zones have been bombed by the Turkish air force.
• A photo on the hard road 

  There must be a road to each other, people must be travellers, they must travel to each other, they must travel with each other. This photo perhaps tells about this.
• People in Maxmur protest international conspiracy against Öcalan 

  The Kurdish people and their friends who closed ranks around Öcalan with the slogan "You cannot darken our sun" are demanding his freedom in the fields today as they were 21 years ago.
• Guerrilla Mazlum Doğan: Resistance in Heftanin continues 

  Guerilla Mazlum Doğan said that they were fighting against an enemy displaying a great technology and under difficult conditions, but assured that the resistance in Heftanin will continue.
• HPG releases identity of 3 guerrillas fallen martyrs in Botan 

  The HPG Press Centre release a statement disclosing the identity of the 3 guerrillas who fell martyrs in Botan.
• HPG: Two Turkish soldiers killed in Heftanin 

  In Heftanin, two soldiers of the Turkish army were killed by guerrillas. Meanwhile, the Turkish Air Force has bombed several areas in Southern Kurdistan.
• PKK: We must win freedom on the anniversary of the conspiracy 

  PKK Executive Committee: “We call on all our people and our friends to join our campaign "Time to Realize Freedom", to protest stronger against the 9 October conspiracy, and to participate more strongly in "Freedom Day for Leader Apo" on October 10."
• 'We will fulfil our duties for the liberation of Öcalan' 

  Guerrilla Simko Serhildan said that in order to break isolation, the KCK's initiative should be endorsed and many actions should be organised.
• Man shot dead by Iranian soldiers at Turkish border 

  Border guards continue killing civilians in the border regions of Kurdistan.
• "For the guerrillas, comradeliness is the best medicine" 

  Azê Viyan works as a medic for the guerrillas in the Battle (Cenga) of Heftanin offensive against the Turkish army's invasion of Southern Kurdistan. She says that for the fighters, the comradeliness life is the best medicine.
• Footage from guerrilla action in Heftanin, Southern Kurdistan 

  Three soldiers were killed in guerrilla action in Heftanin in late September.
• Guerrilla Henna: We'll turn every area into Heftanin! 

  Guerrilla Henna Koselani fought in many areas and is now fighting against the invading Turkish army in Cenga Heftanin.
• A mountain voice: Guerrilla Jiyan Koçer 

  Guerrilla Jiyan Koçer, determined and sincere, stated that she joined the freedom ranks in 2014 and added: "I got to know the comradeship of the PKK, Kurdistan, the history of the world and the party. In short, I got to know myself on the mountains."
• HPG releases identity of 5 guerrillas fallen martyrs in Heftanin 

  The HPG released the identity of 5 guerrillas who fell martyrs in Heftanin. "The 5 comrades took part in many actions dealing heavy blows to the invading enemy and fought until their martyrdom leaving a noble legacy of resistance."
• Guerrilla Hevi Ronya tells about Heftanin 

  YJA Star guerrilla Hevi Ronya spoke about Cenga Heftanin resistance, 109 days after it started and the role of women in Şeşdara.
• KCK: Even the AKP supporters don't believe the government's lies  

  KCK Foreign Relations Committee spokesman Roni Serdem reacted strongly to the unfounded news and information spread by the invading Turkish state about fighters of the Kurdish Freedom Movement been sent to fight in Armenia.
• PKK announces the death of Şaha Hisên 

  The Martyrs’ Committee of the PKK has announced the death of Şaha Hisên. The Kurdish revolutionary was with the PKK since 1989 and died of cancer in Rojava.
• Four people remanded in custody in Amed 

  Out of the 12 people who were detained in the scope of the investigation against DTK, four have been remanded in custody.
• Turkish jets bomb Amadiya countryside 

  The Turkish state continues its occupation attacks against Southern Kurdistan, Northern Iraq.
• Turkish army movements in the area of Kesan, in Heftanin 

  The invading Turkish state and its mercenaries entered the village of Kesan from the hill of Dupişk in Heftanin. Heavy air movement has been registered in the region.
• HPG announces the names of four martyred guerrillas 

  HPG published the names of four martyrs. Two guerrillas died in Mardin in August, and two other guerrillas in Hakkari in September.
• HPG reports continued attacks on guerrilla areas 

  The Medya Defense Zones in Southern Kurdistan are bombed almost daily by the Turkish army. The HPG has published a list of the attacks of the last nine days.
• Footage from guerrilla action in Heftanin, Southern Kurdistan 

  The action left 5 soldiers dead and 3 others wounded in Heftanin region of guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones.
• Turkish army preparing for a new occupation operation in Bashur 

  The Turkish state is reportedly preparing for a new occupation operation against several areas in Heftanin and Metina regions in Southern Kurdistan, Northern Iraq.