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• 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
• Turkish state to build colonial roads to invaded territory 

  Al Monitor revealed Turkish state plans to build a network of roads in the invaded territories of Syria.
• Moscow-Tehran-Ankara summit to be held on September 7 

  Presidents of Russia, Turkey and Iran will hold a triple summit on Syria on September 7.
• Attacks on the increase in Tuz Khurmatu 

  Attack on Shia militia Hashd al-Shaabi in Tuz Khurmatu has resulted in casualties.
• HDP delegation will go to Dersim on Tuesday 

  The HDP delegation will be investigating the fires which are destroying the forest and woods of Dersim
• Shengal attack condemned in Australia 

  A demonstration in Sydney remembered Zeki Sengali.
• Iran reopens electricity channel to Iraq 

  After Iraq paid the debts to the Iranian government, electricity supply started again.
• Ceremony in Celle for Zeki Şengali 

  Farewell to Mam Zeki, a 'hero of the 21st century"
• Actions in Europe against the isolation imposed on Öcalan 

  New actions for Abdullah Öcalan in Switzerland and France