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• Several detained in house raids in 5 cities 

  19 people have been taken into custody during house raids in an Adana centered operation in 5 cities.
• Egypt detains 29 suspects over espionage on behalf of Turkey 

  Chief prosecutor General Nabil Ahmed Sadek ordered on Wednesday 29 suspects to be remanded in custody pending investigations over charges of collaborating with Turkey.
• France issues prison sentences to Kurdish politicians 

  The verdict has been announced in the lawsuit criminalizing Kurdish politicians and institutions in Paris. The French court issued prison sentences to Kurdish politicians.
• Syria meeting in Riyadh 

  As talks of Russia, Turkey and Iran’s presidents meeting in Sochi dominate the agenda, a significant meeting was held in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh.
• Alevis under threat in Malatya: Homes marked 

  13 homes where Alevis live in Malatya have been marked. Alevis believe police is responsible for the incident and said, “We will not stray from the path of resistance.”
• How many ISIS members have entered Turkey? 

  HDP MP Filiz Kerestecioğlu submitted an inquiry for the government about ISIS members crossing into Turkey.
• 150 academics will stand trial on terrorism charges 

  The trial of 150 academics who signed a petition calling to end violence will start on December 5.
• 'Freedom for Öcalan' demonstration in London 

  A 5-day mobile billboard demonstration has been launched in London as part of the Freedom for Öcalan protests.
• Kartal: Our people will protest until they receive a response 

  The demonstration launched for Öcalan in Strasbourg has left 30 days behind. KONGRA-GEL Co-chair Remzi Kartal stated that the protests will continue until Öcalan is heard from.
• “Aid organizations should fulfill their responsibility" 

  Deir ez-Zor Civilian Council Co-chair Dr. Xesan El-Yûsif stated that the means the council has is not enough to cover the necessities for over 15 thousand refugees and called on NGOs to take responsibility for refugees from Deir ez-Zor and provide aid.
• YPG flag held up in the German parliament 

  Die Linke MP Sevim Dağdelen held up a flag of the YPG during her speech in the German parliament against Germany’s ban on Kurdish symbols.
• More arrested in political genocide operations 

  Three people have been jailed in Mersin while 7 have been taken into custody in Ankara.
• 11 guerrilla bodies buried in cemetery of the nameless 

  11 bodies kekpt in Malatya Forensic Medicine Institute have been buried in cemetery of the nameless. The bodies were reportedly unrecognizable.
• 3 neighborhoods in Raqqa turned over to Domestic Security Forces 

  SDF turned over three neighborhoods in Raqqa to the Raqqa Civilian Council and the Domestic Security Forces.
• Turkish justice releases one more ISIS member 

  One ISIS member has been released in the Sultanahmet Massacre case.
• Number of refugees from Deir ez-Zor exceeds 15 thousand 

  More than 15 thousand civilians from Deir ez-Zor have taken shelter in refugee camps recently.
• Iraqi Federal Court announces decision on independence referendum 

  Iraqi Federal Court ruled that the independence referendum held in Southern Kurdistan on September 25 is against the constitution.
• HPG: Ten Turkish soldiers killed in Sirnak 

  People’s Defence Forces (HPG) said at least 10 Turkish soldiers were killed in Sirnak’s Besta province.
• Ankara governate bans LGBT activities 

  Ankara governate banned LGBT group’s commemoration activities for victims of hate attacks.  
• Germany in talks with Interpol to protect refugees from Turkey 

  German Federal government wants to develop a better cooperation with Interpol to protect its citizens and refugees from Turkey.
• EU turns off the fountain of money to Turkey 

  European Union cut financial aid to Turkey by 105 million Euros. Another 70 million euros will be blocked for now and will only be released if Ankara makes progress on rule of law.
• Gerry Adams: Ocalan should not be imprisoned 

  Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams released a video message to support the international campaign for Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan.
• Eight Êzidî women and children rescued in Deir ez-Zor 

  SDF forces have rescued three Êzidî women and five children in Deir ez-Zor.
• SDF liberates another village southeast of Deir ez-Zor  

  Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) liberated Diban village after clashes with ISIS on Saturday.
• More arrested in political genocide operations in Turkey 

  The AKP regime continues its political genocide operations against the Kurdish people and democratic circles.