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• Iraqi Parliament authorizes PM to deploy troops in Kirkuk 

  Iraqi Parliament has given Iraqi Prime Minister "mandate" to deploy troops in Kirkuk.
• Court: “We will be in the red if Demirtaş attends hearings” 

  The court has rejected HDP Co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş’s appeal to attend the hearing in person, citing “judicial costs” as an excuse.
• Baghdad to suspend flights to and from Hewlêr and Sulaymaniyah 

  Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority has issued notices to international airlines that flights to and from Hewlêr and Sulaymaniyah will be suspended on Friday.
• Turkish lawyer turns out to be ISIS’ courier in Germany 

  Turkish lawyer Mutlu Günal who undertook the advocacy of ISIS members in Germany is facing an inquiry for “aiding a terror organisation” as he is reported to be providing assistance for those wanting to join ISIS.
• From an occupied Tabqa to a liberated city 

  Tabqa has been rid of the barbarity of a sinister and barbaric mentality, and changed into a free city.
• "Turkey refuses contribution to solve the Kurdish question" 

  The Federal Council of Switzerland voiced concerns over what is taking place in Turkey’s Kurdish region and called on Turkey to respect human rights and international humanitarian law.
• ISIS will have no power left after Raqqa: Commander 

  Jabhat al-Akrad Commander Ali Çiçek stated that “We can assess the Raqqa campaign as the final phase in the fight against ISIS as ISIS will not have much power left after Raqqa.”
• 40 ISIS members killed in Raqqa 

  ISIS gangs are desperately attempting to break the siege of SDF fighters in Raqqa city.
• Suwar town northeast of Deir ez-Zor surrounded 

  Fierce clashes are taking place between SDF fighters and ISIS gangs in Suwar (Siwer) region northeast of Deir ez-Zor.
• 23 ISIS members killed in violent clashes in Raqqa 

  23 ISIS members killed and one bomb laden vehicle was destroyed during heavy clashes ongoing in Raqqa’s east and city center.
• Heyva Sor provides aid for Kurdish refugees in Athens 

  Kurdish Red Crescent Heyva Sor a Kurdistanê has provided food aid to the Kurdish refugees in Athens.
• Germany to give Erdoğan 78 million Euros in October 

  Despite the crisis and disputes between the German government and Erdoğan's regime it came to light that Germany is planning to provide Ankara with 78 million Euros in October in the context of the refugee deal.
• SDF seizes ammunition warehouse of ISIS in Raqqa 

  SDF forces advancing in Raqqa have seized an ammunition warehouse of ISIS gangs.
• SDF fighters reach Siwer town in Deir ez-Zor operation 

  SDF fighters have reached the border of Siwer town northeast of Deir ez-Zor.
• Russia’s attack on SDF serves terror groups: Spokesperson 

  Operation Cizire Storm Spokesperson Lîlwa Ebdullah strongly condemned Monday’s Russian bombardment on SDF forces which –she said- served terror groups and hampered the fight against terror.
• Russian attack kills one SDF fighter, wounds two others 

  One SDF fighter was martyred and two others wounded as result of Russian attack on SDF positions northeast of Deir ez-Zor earlier today.
• Turkey removes pro-KDP Rudaw TV from Turkish satellite operator 

  Turkish Supreme Board of Radio and Television (RTÜK) has decided to remove Kurdish Rudaw TV from Turkish satellite operator Türksat.
• Erdoğan threatens KRG: We may come overnight all of a sudden 

  Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan continued to utter threats on the Independence Referendum held in Southern Kurdistan today, saying; “We may come there overnight all of a sudden.”
• Kirkuk's Kurds go to polls, Turkmens and Arabs boycott referendum 

  In Kirkuk, where it was unclear to the last moment whether ballot boxes would be set up or not, Kurds are going to the polls whereas Turkmens and Arabs are boycotting the referendum.
• SDF: We will not stay silent on Russian attacks 

  SDF General Command announced that they will not stay silent on the attacks of Russia and partners, and will use their legitimate right to defense.
• Russia shells SDF positions with mortars and Katyushas 

  Following an aerial bombardment, Russian forces have started to shell SDF positions northeast of Deir ez-Zor with mortars and Katyushas.
• SDF captures the grain silos northeast of Deir ez-Zor 

  SDF fighters have taken control of the grain silos in Siwer region in the Operation Cizire Storm.
• Russian warplanes bomb SDF positions northeast of Deir ez-Zor 

  Russian warplanes are bombing the SDF positions in the area of Koniko gas factory near Deir ez-Zor.
• 14 ISIS members killed in Raqqa 

  14 members of ISIS gangs have been killed during ongoing clashes in Raqqa city.
• Demonstrations for Öcalan in Russia, Germany and France 

  Kurds living in Russia, Germany and France protested the aggravated isolation imposed on Kurdish Peoples Leader Abdullah Öcalan by the Turkish state.