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• Armed attack in a restaurant in Sulaymaniyah leaves one person dead and one injured 

  The two sons of Kebab maker Hasan Usta, who was found dead in the hall of his restaurant in Sulaymaniyah, were attacked with guns. One of the brothers lost his life and the other was seriously injured.
• Armed attack by AKP executive leaves one dead and four injured 

  AKP's former Ipekyolu district chair Murat Beşenk and his relatives attacked the house of their neighbours, the Birik family, with weapons. One person was killed.
• Guerrilla actions in memory of Seyit Evran 

  YJA Star and HPG guerrillas carried out a series of actions against the Turkish occupation forces in Southern Kurdistan (Northern Iraq) in memory of Seyit Evran who died on 22 September.
• Soldiers storm houses in the village under military siege for 2,5 months 

  The village of Ormaniçi has been under a military siege since July after skirmishes between the Kurdish guerrillas and Turkish soldiers.
• KCK commemorates the recent martyrs of the Kurdish people 

  KCK pays tribute to journalist Seyit Evran, civilians killed in Turkish attacks in Southern Kurdistan and in a fire at a wedding hall in Mosul.
• Turkish drone attack on a village in Qandil results in casualties 

  Two consecutive drone attacks by Turkey in the region of Binarê Qendîl in northern Iraq have resulted in casualties.
• At least 100 people die and over 150 get injured after fire at wedding in South Kurdistan 

  At least 100 people are dead and more than 150 injured after a fire at a wedding celebration in South Kurdistan.
• Villagers block road to protest closure of land by chief village guard 

  The people of Zivingê Şikaka, who were prevented from entering the land by the chief village guard and soldiers, closed the road to traffic.
• HPG: Six soldiers were killed in guerrilla actions in memory of Tolhildan Goyî and Rûken Zelal 

  Six members of the Turkish army have been killed in guerrilla actions carried out in Zap in memory of Sara Tolhildan Goyî and Rûken Zelal, who infiltrated a police base in Mersin a year ago today.
• DFG: Seyit Evran’s memory and legacy will live on in the great struggle of the Kurdish people 

  A journalist, a writer and a revolutionary, Seyit Evran spent 30 years of his lifetime in the struggle for freedom in pursuit of the truth in four parts of Kurdistan.
• Seyit Evran, the memory of the Free Press 

  Journalist and author Seyit Evran, who was considered a mainstay of the Kurdish press, died at the age of 54 from a serious heart disease.
• Seyit Evran, long-time journalist for ANF, passes away in North-East Syria 

  Kurdish journalist Seyit Evran, who spent 30 years of his lifetime in the struggle for freedom in pursuit of the truth in four parts of Kurdistan, passed away. His last message was called "On the last journey".
• HPG: Seven Turkish soldiers were killed in Zap 

  HPG and YJA Star guerrillas continue their actions against the Turkish occupation army in the guerrilla areas in southern Kurdistan.
• Three kolbars injured in attacks by Iranian forces 

  Kolbars and kasibkars are targeted systematically by Iranian and Turkish security forces. Each year, dozens of them are killed with no punitive measures being taken.
• In memory of Martyr Zilan Afrin 

  Martyr Zilan Afrin, who walked the line of a free woman throughout her struggle, gained the respect and love of all her comrades with her hard working personality and became an exemplary YJA Star commander in every field she was involved.
• Bayık calls on the KDP to stop acting as an agent for Ankara 

  "If the KDP continues this partnership with the Turkish state, war is inevitable, even if we do not support it," said Cemil Bayık, co-chair of the KCK.
• 11 more Turkish soldiers killed in ongoing guerrilla resistance against the Turkish army 

  HPG and YJA Star guerrillas continue their actions against the Turkish army and its occupation operation in the guerrilla areas in Southern Kurdistan (Northern Iraq).
• Thousands attend funeral of KNK representative Bülbün 

  The funeral of KNK representative Deniz Bülbün, who was shot dead in Hewlêr, was attended by thousands of people in Yüksekova.
• 12 Turkish soldiers killed in actions of revenge by the guerrillas 

  12 soldiers were killed and 4 others were injured as the guerrillas of HPG and YJA Star carried out dozens of actions against the Turkish occupation forces in Southern Kurdistan to avenge their comrades martyred in Amed and Botan.
• Gerîla TV shares footage of the helicopter hit in Girê Cûdî Resistance Area  

  Gerîla TV shared the footage of the helicopter hit in the Girê Cûdî Resistance Area on 25 July.
• Family of Deniz Bülbün given his remains 

  The remains of Deniz Bülbün, who was killed in the attack on the Kurdistan National Congress in Hewlêr, have been given to his family.
• HPG: Nine soldiers were killed in guerrilla resistance against Turkish occupation 

  HPG and YJA Star continue inflicting blows on the Turkish occupation army in the guerrilla areas in southern Kurdistan.
• Green Left Party delegation visits village under military siege for two months 

  The village of Ormaniçi has been under a military siege since July after skirmishes between the Kurdish guerrillas and Turkish soldiers.
• Still heavy presence of military security forces in Rojhilat 

  There is still a high presence of military security forces in the cities of Eastern Kurdistan. The Iranian regime tries to use all possible means to prevent memorial events for the more than 500 dead in the "Jin Jiyan Azadî" uprising.
• HPG: 5 more Turkish soldiers killed in ongoing guerrilla resistance 

  HPG and YJA Star continue their actions inflicting heavy blows on the Turkish occupation army in the guerrilla areas in southern Kurdistan.