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• HPG commander Jiyanda: Guerrillas destroy the enemy's hopes 

  "The resistance of the guerrilla is destroying the hopes of the enemy," said HPG commander Özgür Jiyanda who added that the Turkish state was fighting a technology war.
• HPG reports guerilla actions in Xakurke and Cudi 

  Four Turkish soldiers have been killed in guerrilla actions in Xakurke and Şırnak, one HPG fighter was martyred in the course of a military operation in Cudi. In Southern Kurdistan, the Medya Defence Zones were bombed again.
• Batman Democracy Platform: Rapists enjoy impunity 

  The suspected rapist of a 17-year-old girl from Batman was released after a brief arrest. The man is an officer in the Turkish army. The local democracy platform speaks of "concealment of the crime by top authorities".
• 5 Turkish soldiers killed in Heftanin 

  Five soldiers of the Turkish army were killed in actions of the women's guerrilla troop YJA-Star in Heftanin in Southern Kurdistan.
• HPG releases identity of 3 guerrillas fallen martyrs in Heftanin 

  The HPG disclosed the identities of the three guerrillas who fell martyr in Heftanin on 25 June.
• HPG: Five special team members killed in Şırnak 

  In Uludere district of Şırnak, five members of special units have been killed and a base station destroyed.
• Minor shot by Turkish soldiers in intensive care 

  A bullet hit Bağa on the right rib cage and came out of his back, leaving him in life-threatening condition.
• Turkish army starts operation in Şırnak countryside 

  Turkish military operations and activities in the Kurdish region continue increasingly.
• HPG Commander: We will defeat the Turkish army 

  HPG commander Dara Adar said that they would defeat the Turkish army and break through the isolation on Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• KCK: The Rojava Revolution continues to be a hope for the world 

  "The Rojava Revolution, which started in Kobanê on 19 July 2012 and then spread to all Rojava’s cities, has already taken its place in history as the biggest revolution in the Middle East," said KCK.
• 15-year-old shot by Turkish soldiers in Van 

  Attacks by Turkish security forces against Kurdish civilians continue.
• Turkish airstrikes on Southern Kurdistan continue 

  Genocidal attacks of the Turkish state in Kurdistan territory continue unabated.
• Guerilla actions in Heftanin, Xakurke and Dersim 

  Three soldiers have been killed in actions by guerrillas aganst the Turkish army in Heftanin, Xakurke and Dersim.
• Protests after attempted rape of a 13-year-old in Şırnak 

  The attempted rape of a thirteen-year-old girl has triggered protests in Şırnak province. The perpetrator, a staff sergeant in the Turkish army, was overpowered by local residents and has been arrested.
• Guerrilla Welat: The Turkish State will drown in Heftanin 

  Guerrilla Rizgar Welat, is taking part to the resistance of Heftanin against the Turkish occupation. He said that the guerrilla war in Heftanin has just begun and added: "The Turkish state will drown in Heftanin".
• Turkish soldier killed in Heftanin 

  In Heftanin, a soldier of the Turkish army was shot dead by a guerrilla sniper.
• YJA-Star guerrilla: "The enemy lacks our will and courage” 

  Evîndar Cihan, a fighter of the women's guerrilla force YJA-Star, talks about the situation in Heftanin and says that the guerrillas are determined and well prepared for the fight. The enemy cannot succeed, she certainly emphasizes.
• "PKK existed long before the Kurdistan autonomous region" 

  Soran Omer, member of the party Komela Islamî in the South Kurdistan regional parliament, criticises the ruling party KDP for its attitude towards the PKK and says: "The PKK was already here before the autonomous region of Kurdistan even existed.
• Heftanin resistance continues: At least 16 soldiers killed 

  In numerous guerrilla actions, at least 16 soldiers of the Turkish army were killed in Heftanin.
• 70-year-old woman detained in Amed 

  An elderly woman was detained following a house raid in a village of Amed.
• The story behind "Ev der Heftanin e"  

  There is also a story related to the "Ev der Heftanin e" (This is Heftanin) photograph, with which Cenga Heftanin was announced to the world and Kurdish people.
• Guerrillas deal heavy blow to invaders in Kartal Hill, many dead 

  A large number of invaders were killed as a result of actions launched against the Turkish army on Kartal hill. Invaders were forced to withdraw.
• 13 July 1930 - Zilan Valley massacre 

  On July 13, 1930, the last Ararat uprising was crushed in the Zilan valley. 90 years later, it is still unclear how many victims the massacre claimed. Eyewitnesses estimate that up to 55,000 civilians and partisans were killed.
• Turkish army suffers heavy losses in Heftanin: 31 dead 

  The Turkish army suffered heavy losses during the occupation operation in Heftanin. According to HPG, 31 soldiers were killed over the weekend.
• Karasu: The HDP and democratic forces will defeat AKP-MHP fascism 

  KCK Executive Council Member Mustafa Karasu said: "The fight against fascism cannot be carried out without paying a price. Fascism wants to establish a rule of fear everywhere."