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• Turkish bombardment starts a big fire in Duhok countryside 

  A large-scale fire broke out after the attacks of the occupying Turkish army against the Rêkanî region.
• 'Respect for the Will’ march to Hakkari continues 

  The 6-day 'Respect for the Will March' from Van to Hakkari was launched last Wednesday.
• Footage of guerrilla action which left three Turkish soldiers dead in Zap 

  Gerîla TV published another footage of the ongoing resistance against the Turkish occupation forces in guerrilla areas in northern Iraq.
• Turkish military deployment to South Kurdistan continues 

  The occupying Turkish state, which has been massing troops and armoured vehicles in South Kurdistan in recent weeks, made new shipments to Amadiya on Saturday night.
• New actions by guerrillas in Zap, says HPG 

  According to the HPG, four more Turkish soldiers have been killed in South Kurdistan since Friday evening, when the guerrillas destroyed an armored vehicle and thwarted an airborne operation in Zap.
• "Respect the Will" March continues on 7th day 

  For a week, a protest march has been heading from western Turkey to Hakkari to demand recognition of the will of the voters.
• Turkish army target village in Amêdiye 

  The village of Guherzê in Amêdiye, in the district of Duhok, was targeted by artillery fire from the Turkish army on Friday night. Many houses were damaged in the attack.
• Yaray: The AKP-MHP mentality will lose 

  DBP Amed Provincial co-chair Sultan Yaray, said: “The AKP-MHP mentality will lose. We will not allow them to steal what belongs to the people."
• Police rads village in Gercüş, takes many into custody 

  Turkish soldiers raided the village of Bilêxşê in Gercüş.
• Turkish army burns villages in South Kurdistan 

  As a result of the bombardment by the Turkish forces stationed in Girê Amediyê, a fire broke out in the villages on the slopes of Garê mountain. The local people who want to extinguish the fire that spread to their vineyards and gardens are prevented.
• Respect for the Will March: Colonial law applied in Hakkari 

  In the statement made during the Respect for the Will March, it was pointed out that the municipality of Hakkari was usurped by the colonialists.
• Footage of guerrilla action in Zap 

  Gerîla TV published another footage of the ongoing resistance against the Turkish occupation forces in guerrilla areas in northern Iraq.
• HPG: Four air actions carried out by Martyr Axîn Mûş Unit 

  The HPG announced that 4 actions were carried out by the Martyr Axîn Mûş Unit with aircraft.
• Self-sacrificial guerrillas complete training 

  Self-sacrificial guerrillas have completed training in the mountains of Kurdistan and set off for their deployment locations.
• ‘Respect for the Will March’: The path to democracy passes through Hakkari 

  Speaking at the 'Respect for the Will March', DEM Party MP Saliha Aydeniz said that they will resist until the usurpation of people's will and municipalities comes to an end.
• Residents call for emergency aid as Turkey bombs a village in Duhok countryside 

  The occupying Turkish state bombed Sergelê village Duhok countryside, causing a large-scale fire. The people called for urgent help.
• HPG: Gerillas carried out several actions in Zap, Metîna and Heftanîn 

  According to HPG, women guerrillas from YJA Star killed two Turkish soldiers in South Kurdistan and shot down a drone.
• 6-day 'Respect for the Will March' from Van to Hakkari kicks off 

  The 6-day 'Respect for the Will March' from Van to Hakkari was launched on Wednesday. DEM Party Co-Chair Tuncer Bakırhan said, "With rejection, denial and oppression, you will never have a chance anywhere in Kurdistan."
• KCK: Turkey deploys ISIS mercenaries to embattled regions in southern Kurdistan 

  “The Kurdish people fought the most noble fight in history against the ISIS terrorists. Today, regardless of where they are, our people must not only fight the gangs of ISIS with the same consistency as back then, but also the genocidal Turkish regime."
• HPG pays tribute to guerrilla Onur Artos  

  Guerrilla Onur Artos was killed in the Zap War two years ago. The HPG honored her as a courageous militant of the Free Women's Units and expressed its condolences to the Kurdish people.
• Turkish army attacked guerrillas 129 times with chemical weapons and banned explosive bombs in June 

  The occupying Turkish army continued its attacks with chemical weapons and banned explosives and carried out 129 such attacks against the Kurdistan Freedom Guerrillas in Metîna, Zap and Avaşîn in June.
• PUK spokesperson Pîre: Ugly scenarios are attempt of postponing elections 

  Responding to the accusations from the Bashur and Iraqi Interior Ministries regarding the fires in South Kurdistan, PUK spokesperson Seedi Ahmet Pîre said, "What is being done is an effort to create an excuse for the postponement of the elections."
• People taking part in the "Respect the Will March" off to Batman 

  People taking part in the "Respect the Will March" launched by the People's Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) against the usurpation of Hakkari Municipality set out from Adana to Batman.
• HPG publishes balance sheet for June 

  The war in Kurdistan was at its highest intensity in June. 129 chemical weapons or unconventional bomb attacks were recorded.
• KCK: Iraqi Interior Ministry is spreading slander and manipulation 

  KCK rejected the claims that a group affiliated with the PKK was responsible for the fires in Kirkuk, Hewler and Duhok, stating that these attacks have been carried out by MIT and Parastin.