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• ‘The Autonomous Administration of Shengal should be recognized as the will of Yazidis’ 

  Participants of the conference in Baghdad called for the recognition of the Yazidi genocide and the autonomous administration of Shengal so that similar massacres can be prevented.
• HPG reports Turkish use of tactical nuclear weapon in guerrilla areas 

  The guerrillas of YJA Star and HPG continue to resist the Turkish occupation operation in the guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• Life brought to a standstill in Shengal in commemoration of the victims of genocide 

  In Shengal, life was brought to a standstill for five minutes in commemoration of the victims of the genocide and femicide committed against the Yazidi community by ISIS nine years ago.
• Defence forces in Shengal commemorate the victims of genocide 

  On the occasion of the 9th anniversary of the beginning of the ISIS genocide in Shengal, the YBŞ/YJŞ and the Asayîşa Êzidxanê commemorate the victims with a military ceremony at the cemetery of martyrs.
• Economic crisis affects nomads in Hakkari 

  The economic crisis is deepening by the day due to the war policies of the AKP-MHP, and also affects the nomads in Hakkari.
• Yazidi people visit mass graves in Herdan 

  Institutions and organizations of the Yazidi people visited the mass graves in Herdan.
• HPG: 12 Turkish soldiers were killed in guerrilla actions 

  12 soldiers of the Turkish occupation forces have been killed in the Zap region in the past two days in guerrilla actions dedicated to avenging the fallen fighters of the YJA Star.
• KCK: We will hold those responsible for the Yazidi genocide to account 

  "The people of Shengal want to live in a unified Iraq on the basis of the recognition of their democratic will. Only by recognizing this legitimate right will it be possible to support the people of Shengal and to stand against the genocide," KCK says.
• HPG pays tribute to Martyr Elefteria Hambi 

  The HPG paid tribute to Martyr Elefteria Hambi, and said: "The legacy of struggle left behind by our comrade Elefteria will always enlighten us and will definitely be crowned with victory."
• Lawyer of Jina Mahsa Amini’s family stands trial for “propaganda against the state” 

  Lawyer Saleh Nikbakht had objected to the Forensic Medicine Commission’s opinion, which stated that Amini’s cause of death was “heart attack” due to an “underlying disease.”
• HPG releases balance sheet of war for July  

  The HPG Press Center released the balance sheet of war for July. The guerrillas killed 72 soldiers in 130 actions. While many military vehicles and materials were destroyed, 5 Skorsky helicopters were hit. 7 guerrillas fell as martyrs.
• KCK: Our movement has nothing to do with the killing of the former head of KDP intelligence service 

  KCK said they believed that the murder of Mihemed Mirzan Sindi was carried out as a result of the internal conflicts within the KDP and Parastin, in order not to reveal the crimes committed against the Kurdish people.
• HPG: 12 soldiers were killed in guerrilla actions 

  Guerrilla forces have inflicted heavy blows on the Turkish army during the past 24 hours, killing 12 soldiers, destroying an emplacement and one A4 weapon.
• Turkish troops uproot trees in military operation area in Hizan 

  The Turkish state continues its military measures against the Kurdish population in the south-eastern part of the country.
• Six Turkish soldiers killed in action carried out by guerrillas in Metîna 

  Six Turkish soldiers were targeted and killed in an action carried out by the guerrillas in Metîna, in Medya Defense Areas.
• Vigil in Maxmur to protest isolation of Öcalan continues 

  The vigil launched in Maxmur to break the isolation imposed on Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues with a third group of refugees.
• HPG pays tribute to commander Rêdûr Sîser  

  Rêdûr Sîser defied the military superiority of the Turkish army for a month and fought to the end. The guerrilla commander fell on Thursday in Xîzan in the northern Kurdish region of Garzan.
• People of Shengal salute the guerrillas and fighters who saved the Yazidis from genocide 

  Staging a march at the ‘Humanitarian Corridor’ opened by the guerrillas and fighters during the ISIS onslaught in 2014, the people of Shengal saluted those who saved them from genocide.
• Minors in traditional Kurdish dress targeted by the police 

  Turkish “special operations police” targeted Kurdish minors who attended a wedding in traditional Kurdish dress.
• Turkish army attacks guerrilla areas with KDP support 

  Suffering heavy blows at the hands of the guerrilla forces, the Turkish army is attacking the guerrilla areas with the support of South Kurdistan’s ruling party, KDP, which continues its cooperation with Turkey against the Kurdish freedom movement.
• Biro: We will win with our strength 

  Dilşad Biro, a member of the Zorava City Council, underlined that Shengal has a military and self-government, and added: "We don't need anyone's help. We have military strength. The YBŞ, YJŞ and Êzîdxan Asayish are defending us."
• All nine people taken into custody in Nusaybin have been released  

  Nine people were arrested after a police “operation” in Nusaybin, during which a guerrilla from the YJA Star women group allegedly blew herself up in an apartment. All nine have been released.
• Yet another kolbar killed 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.
• Arab Regions People's Assembly in Shengal demands freedom for Öcalan 

  Under the leadership of the Arab Regions People's Assembly in Shengal, a march was held to demand freedom for Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• Turkish drone targets vehicle in the village of Rengîne in Chiwarta in South Kurdistan 

  A drone belonging to the Turkish state targeted a vehicle in the village of Rengîne in Chiwarta, in South Kurdistan. The District Governor said that they could not establish the identity of those in the vehicle.