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• A new commune opens in Sheikh Maqsoud 

  Reorganising the neighborhoods through communitarian work and structures.
• Unrest in Iraq continues 

  Protests and demonstrations are organised on a daily basis in many cities.
• HDP sends letter of solidarity to Greece 

  At least 82 people lost their lives in the forest fires in the Attica region in Greece.
• Jelpke: The report is an admission that the PKK ban doesn’t work 

  MP Ulla Jelpke protested the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution criminalizing and targeting Kurdish institutions and said, “PKK having more members in Germany than last year is an admission that bans don't work."
• MSD makes official visit to Damascus 

  A delegation from the Syrian Democratic Council (MSD) made an official visit to Damascus on the invitation of the Syrian government.
• Memorial for British YPG martyr Dean Carl Evans in London 

  A memorial ceremony was held in London for Dean Carl Evans who had been martyred in Manbij. His family said they are proud of their son.
• Kurdish politician arrested in Denmark, faces risk of extradition 

  Kurdish politician Cemal Deniz was arrested while traveling from Germany to Denmark on July 14. Deniz is accused of being an administrator within the PKK and Turkey demands his extradition.
• Demonstration for Öcalan’s freedom in Zurich 

  Kurdish youth staged a demonstration demanding freedom for Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan who is held in aggravated isolation by the Turkish state.
• Turkish Embassy personnel attack protesters in South Africa 

  Protesters against Erdoğan were attacked in Pretoria, South Africa.
• Stop Turkish Occupation of Kurdistan: Day of Action on 28 July 

  On 28 July actions will be staged in many countries against the Turkish occupation of Kurdistan.
• Almost 250 dead in ISIS attacks in Syria 

  Almost 250 people have lost their lives in the coordinated ISIS attacks in Suweyda to the south of Syria on Wednesday.
• Iraq greenlights Basra’s demand for a “federal region” 

  The Iraqi government has greenlighted the “federal region” demanded in demonstrations that started on July 8. A government spokesperson stated that they have no right to hinder such a demand.
• HPG guerrilla's body given to family 5 months later 

  The body of HPG guerrilla Mehmet Emin Keleş who lost his life in a clash in the Amanos Mountains and was later buried in a nameless cemetery was delivered to his family 5 months later.
• Explosion in Idlib 

  The Syrian city of Idlib was shaken by an explosion, the results of which are yet not clear.
• Lilwa Abdullah: SDF forces have liberated an area of 3.000 km2 

  Operation Cizire Storm Spokesperson said their forces have liberated an area of 3.100 square kilometers from ISIS in the second phase of the campaign and their partnership with Iraqi forces regarding the security of the Iraqi-Syrian border continues.
• Series of suicide attacks in Syria: At least 40 dead 

  ISIS has carried out several suicide attacks in the Syrian-controlled city of Suwayda. At least 40 people were killed.
• German Intelligence points Kurdish institutions as a target 

  The German Intelligence claimed that the PKK, banned in Germany since 1993, acts through legal organisations.
• A mural for peace in Colombia 

  People got together in Colombia for the implementation of the Final Peace Agreement.
• Liberated areas in Deir ez-Zor to be cleared of remnants of war 

  Deir ez-Zor Civil Council announced launching a campaign to clear the remnants of war in liberated areas.
• SDF fighters in Deir ez-Zor campaign advance 35 km in 24 hours 

  Syrian Democratic Forces are making further advances in Deir ez-Zor campaign.
• Netanyahu vs Erdogan 

  Israeli leader and Turkish president in 'war of words' over democracy.
• Israel downs Syrian jet 

  The Israeli army has announced that they have downed a Syrian jet that violated their airspace.
• USD/TL sees steep hike up to 4.91 

  Following the Turkish Central Bank’s meeting on Tuesday, the USD/TL exchange rate saw a steep hike and the USD rose to 4.9155.
• TRT officially handed over to President Erdoğan 

  With the newly founded Communications Directorate, the TRT is now directly under Erdoğan.
• HDP deputy Şık attacked in Parliament by AKP deputies 

  The HDP deputy was prevented from delivering his speech in which he voiced the truths about the rulers of the country.