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• Co-mayor of Cizre sentenced to six years in prison 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide against the Kurdish people continues unabated.
• Turkish warplanes bomb Xantur in Heftanin 

  The invading Turkish state warplanes are bombing Xantur in Heftanin.
• HPG: Four Turkish soldiers killed in Heftanin 

  The HPG published a statement on the guerrilla actions against the Turkish occupation operation in the Heftanin region. According to this, four soldiers were killed and several attack helicopters of the Turkish air force were damaged.
• Trustee has Kurdish street signs painted over in Batman 

  The trustee of the former HDP-led Kurdish city Batman has had the Kurdish version of the street signs "pedestrians first" painted over with the Turkish version.
• YRK: Iran launched a comprehensive operation in Eastern Kurdistan 

  YRK reports that Iranian troops have launched a comprehensive operation in the Meriwan-Diwandere-Sine triangle area in Eastern Kurdistan. The military activities are taking place in parallel to Turkey's air and ground invasion of Southern Kurdistan.
• 'National unity talks are in the interest of all peoples' 

  PYNK said that the efforts for national unity are in the interests of all peoples, their aim is to ensure the brotherhood of peoples and the building of a democratic Syria.
• Clash between HPG and the Turkish army in Heftanin 

  Guerrilla resistance against Turkish military offensive in Heftanin continues.
• Turkish jets bomb Heftanin 

  The Turkish state has increased its attacks against southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq) in violation of international law.
• HPG: 34 Turkish soldiers killed in Heftanin 

  Guerrillas hit operational units of the Turkish army in Heftanin almost every hour. According to HPG, 34 soldiers were killed on Sunday; two attack helicopters were hit and forced to retreat.
• Footage from guerrilla action that killed 11 soldiers in Heftanin 

  The action killed 11 Turkish soldiers on June 19.
• Guerrilla band releases new videoclip: Cenga Heftanin 

  The song by ‘Koma Şehid Çiçek Botan’ is dedicated to the guerrilla resistance in Heftanin region.
• YRK reports increasing Iranian military activity at the border 

  The Eastern Kurdistan guerilla organization YRK reports strong concentrations of Iranian troops in the Iranian-Iraqi border area.
• Turkish attack starts a fire in Gabar 

  Turkish military operations continue in various parts of Kurdistan.
• HPG: Guerrilla resistance in Heftanin continues 

  Guerrilla forces are mounting historic resistance against the Turkish military campaign seeking to invade Heftanin region in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• Turkish jets bomb Christian village in South Kurdistan 

  The Turkish state’s genocidal attacks in various parts of Kurdistan in violation of international law, continues.
• Turkish war planes bomb surrounding of Bêrsivê in Zaxo 

  Turkish war planes are bombing the surroundings of the village of Bêrsivê, Derkarê, in Zaxo, South Kurdistan.
• HPG vows to avenge civilians killed by Turkish attacks 

  The HPG drew attention to the fact that Turkey wants to occupy the whole of Southern Kurdistan and is deliberately attacking civilians. The HPG announced retaliation for the civilians killed on Friday.
• KDP asayish attack people attending funeral for civilians -UPDATE 

  People joining the funeral are responding to the attack by throwing stones.
• People gather in Sheladize to bid farewell to martyrs 

  A funeral will take place for the five civilians who were killed by Turkish air raid in Sheladize yesterday.
• HPG: Two helicopters damaged, 22 soldiers killed in Heftanin 

  Guerrillas continue inflicting blows on the occupant Turkish army in Kurdistan territory.
• Park in Maxmur reopened after lengthy renovation 

  Despite Turkish air attacks, corona pandemic and embargo, the population of the self-governing Maxmur camp is determined to maintain its social life.
• Yazidis in Shengal: We will not let Turkey drive us away 

  Turkey’s attacks on Shengal are seen by the Yazidis as a continuation of the genocide and a targeted policy of expulsion in the sense of neo-Ottoman expansionism. But nobody thinks about giving up their homeland, they say.
• South Kurdistan government didn't see the Turkish massacre 

  Kurdistan Regional Government said they want "friendly relations with neighboring countries" and do not want the Kurdistan Region’s soil to be used "as a launchpad for attacks on any nation".
• HPG releases identity of 4 guerrillas fallen martyrs in Xakurkê 

  The HPG Press Center disclosed the identity information of the guerrillas who fell martyrs following the air raid on Xakurkê on 25 May.
• Turkish jets bomb Xantur area in South Kurdistan 

  Turkish military attacks and activities increasing in southern Kurdistan, northern Iraq.