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• Kirkuk’s politicians: We demand the Turkish Ambassador be tried 

  Kirkuk’s political circles are protesting the Turkish Ambassador Fatih Yildiz’s comments about Kirkuk that reflect their aims for an invasion, “Kirkuk is our ancestral land”.
• “Advisor” removed from office by Abadi, nominated as PM 

  Former National Security Undersecretary and Hasdh al Shaabi President Falih Fayaz, who had been removed from office by Iraqi Prime Minister Haydar Abadi, has been nominated for the office of Prime Minister by some officials from the Nasir Coalition.
• Fires in Cudi Mountain spreading 

  Turkish bombing continue to provoke fires
• Gangs in Afrin sell their weapons and flee to Turkey 

  Jabhat Al-Shamiya gangs in Afrin are selling their weapons and fleeing to Turkey. Meanwhile the invading Turkish state has brought in 500 gang members from the Bab Al-Hawa corridor to the border line to partake in the war in Idlib.
• SOHR: Mercenaries blew up two bridges in Idlib 

  The two bridges were said to have been blown up by mercenaries in an attempt to protect themselves from imminent Syrian regime operation.
• Six people detained in Istanbul 

  Six people have been taken into custody in Istanbul as genocide policy by the government continues
• Four South Kurdistan parties met in Sulaymaniyah 

  Four Kurdish parties agree to work for the "interests of the people of South Kurdistan"
• Call for action for Dersim 

  The forest fires started by the Turkish state in Dersim’s central and rural areas have spread to thousands of hectares with the wind.
• UN Syria envoy asked for humanitarian corridor in Idlib 

  Staffan de Mistura said he is ready to go to Idlib to help ensure civilians can leave if military operations speed up
• Turkish Lira loses 10% value this week 

  The Turkish Lira has lost 10% of its value against the USD since this week began.
• Remzi Kartal: The Turkish state is desperate 

  KONGRA-GEL Co-chair Remzi Kartal said the Turkish state, experiencing a financial crisis as a result of the Kurdish Freedom Movement’s struggle, is in great desperation.
• Village guards attempt to defraud Yazidis in Midyat 

  After the refugee camp closed down, the village guards have been trying to defraud Yazidis who want to stay in Midyat. HDP members supporting the Yazidis have also been attacked.
• Armenian cemetery in Van faces complete destruction 

  The historic Armenian cemetery in Van is being used as a picnic area. Despite the presence of security personnel, the historic cemetery is repeatedly treated with disrespect.
• Suicide attack kills two policemen in a town of Kirkuk  

  At least two policemen died and one other got wounded as result of a suicide attack that targeted a checkpoint in Hawija district of Kirkuk.
• HDP member detained in Antalya 

  The Turkish government continues its political genocide operations against the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP).
• Three Kurdish politicians released from prison in Germany 

  Kurdish politicians Bedrettin Kavak, Ali Özel and Ali Hıdır Doğan have been released from German jails after serving their sentences.
• Lira collapsed, now it’s the banks’ turn 

  As the Turkish Lira continues its freefall against the USD, credit ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded the credit ratings of 20 financial institutions. Trust in the economy has also fallen by 9%.
• Masum calls Iraqi parliament to session on September 3 

  Iraq’s sitting President Fuad Masum called the Iraqi parliament to hold its first session on September 3.
• Tunç: Soldiers are threatening the villagers in Dersim to leave 

  AKP is burning Dersim, while environmental activists, the people and HDP try to protect the city. Artist Ferhat Tunç said the soldiers are trying to get the villagers to sign documents to leave the region.
• “Turkish Hitler” statue removed in Germany 

  A statue of Erdoğan erected in an art festival in Wiesbaden, Germany was removed after intense protests.
• Iran said to have arrested tens of spies 

  According to the Iranian news agency ISNA, security forces in Iran have arrested tens of spies working in state bodies.
• Germany gives information of Kurdish refugee to Turkey 

  Kurdish refugee in Germany Ibrahim Ö. gave a deposition to a German prosecutor on Turkey’s demand for “insulting Turkish President”. Lawyer spoke to the ANF and said, “I believe the personal information of my client has been given to the Turkish state.”
• Court rules continuation of Demirtaş’s arrest 

  The court decided for the continuation of arrest for imprisoned former HDP Co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş. The hearing was postponed.
• Swedish Left Party MP sends letter to Öcalan 

  Swedish Left Party deputy Jeannette Escanilla sent a letter to the Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan with a memorandum of parliament.
• Mexico and U.S. reach agreement on NAFTA 

  New Mexico's President Obrador said to be not happy with predecessor deal just before he steps down