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• ISIS attacks high-tension lines in Iraq and South Kurdistan 

  ISIS attacked some high-tension lines in Iraq and South Kurdistan.
• UN puts Zakho massacre on agenda: Almost 23,000 violations documented 

  The Iraqi government brought up the massacre carried out by the Turkish state in Zakho at the UN Security Council. Baghdad emphasized Ankara's expansionist policies and documented 22,740 violations.
• Kurdish youths march in Evry to demand freedom for Abdullah Öcalan 

  The Kurdish youth movement TCŞ held a march for the freedom of Kurdish people's leader Abdullah Öcalan in the suburb of Evry in Paris.
• Rocket attack on Turkish consulate in Mosul  

  A rocket targeted the Turkish consulate in Mosul. At the same time, it was stated that a Turkish military base in Duhok was also targeted by a drone.
• South Kurdish people in London protest KDP and its cooperation with Turkey  

  The KDP and its cooperation with the Turkish state were condemned by the youth of South Kurdistan in London.
• Jineology seminar at the University of Quito in Ecuador 

  A series of seminars were given in Ecuador to promote Jineology and the Kurdish women's movement.
• Kurds protest against Turkish chemical attacks in front of the European Commission 

  Kurds and their friends living in Belgium protested the Turkish chemical attacks against the guerrillas and civilians outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels. Protestors have submitted a file to the commission.
• HBDH militias destroy a base station in Mersin 

  HBDH’s Cebrail Günebakan Militias reported that they carried out a sabotage action against a base station in Mersin in response to the Suruç massacre.
• Riyaz Wehil: Raising the Turkish flag in Iraq is a dangerous sign 

  Iraqi political observer Riyaz Wehil said that the purpose of Turkish military forces on Iraqi soil is to control the northern part of Iraq (Kurdistan Region). “The raising of the Turkish flag on Iraqi soil is a dangerous sign,” he added.
• United Nations Security Council condemns Zakho massacre 

  The United Nations Security Council condemned the Zakho massacre and urged all member states to cooperate with Iraq in the investigation into the bombardment.
• Iraq repeats accusations against Turkey over Zakho massacre 

  Iraq has repeated its accusations against Turkey over the artillery attack on the Zakho resort; the responsibility for the killing of civilians lies solely with Turkish troops, said Defence Minister Juma Inad.
• Three people from Rojava imprisoned in Adana 

  Three people from Rojava have been imprisoned in Adana on terror charges. The men fled to Turkey during the ISIS occupation. The Turkish authorities accuse them of being members of a "sleeper cell of the PYD/YPG".
• 7 members of HDP Youth Council detained in Antalya 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide against the Kurdish people and their elected representatives continues unabated.
• NCDK Helsinki celebrates anniversary of Rojava Revolution and protests Turkish attacks 

  NCDK Helsinki (
Kurdish Democratic Society Center) celebrated the anniversary of the Rojava Revolution and protested Turkish attacks.
• Kurdish youth organizations visit Slovenian young people 

  Kurdish youth organizations went to Slovenia as part of a 5-day program to exchange experiences and cultural activities.
• Demo in Stockholm: "No to Erdogan's blackmail policy!" 

  Demonstrators in Stockholm sent a clear message with "No to Erdogan's blackmail policy" and "We are all PKK". The Turkish Foreign Ministry has summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Swedish embassy in Ankara.
• Lausanne Conference: Kurds are not what they used to be 100 years ago 

  On the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne 99 years ago, a conference organized by the KNK and other Kurdish organizations is taking place in Switzerland today in the building where the treaty was signed.
• Four parts of Kurdistan meet in Lausanne 

  On the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne 99 years ago, a conference organised by the KNK and other Kurdish organisations is taking place in Switzerland today in the building where the treaty was signed.
• Dersim Dağ: Turkish attacks in South Kurdistan target the gains of Kurds 

  HDP Amed MP Dersim Dağ drew attention to the invasion attacks and the Zakho massacre carried out by the Turkish state in cooperation with the KDP, and said that the targets of the attacks were the gains of the Kurds.
• Debbie Bookchin calls for no-fly zone for Rojava 

  Debbie Bookchin called for a no-fly zone for Rojava.
• Actions in Europe: Close Rojava airspace! 

  Kurds protested the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Lausanne and called for closing the airspace of Northern and Eastern Syria to the Turkish state.
• Iraq requests emergency meeting of the UN Security Council over Turkish attack 

  Iraq has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council over the Turkish artillery attack on a resort in Zakho. The Iraqi military has also presented Baghdad with evidence of Ankara's responsibility.
• Iraq to send an investigation commission to Zakho 

  Iraq will send a joint commission for an examination at the site of the deadly Turkish attack that claimed the lives of 9 people in Zakho countryside three days ago.
• Protesters in Sydney demand closure of Rojava airspace to Turkey 

  Protests continue against the Turkish state’s genocidal attacks that claim more lives in various parts of the Kurdistan territory.
• Iraqi Foreign Minister: There are no PKK forces in the area of the Zakho attack 

  The Parliament of Iraq has convened for a special session today to discuss the deadly attack with the participation of Chief of Staff, Minister of Defence, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Joint Operations Deputy Commander Abdulemir Shemeri.