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• New sanctions on Qatar 

  The four Arab countries declared that they will be imposing new sanctions on Qatar.
• Demirtaş: We'll protect the dignity of people’s will we represent 

  HDP Co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş said the following regarding the hearing he wasn’t allowed to attend as he refused to be handcuffed: “We will resist injustice under any circumstances and we will protect the dignity of the people’s will we represent.”
• Thousands take to the streets in Hamburg against the G-20 Summit 

  Tens of thousands of people gathered in Hamburg, Germany took to the streets to protest the G-20 Summit. Dozens were injured when the police attacked the protesters and many were detained. The demonstrations continued into the early morning hours.
• Demirtaş's lawyers withdraw from hearing 

  HDP Co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş's lawyers withdrew from the hearing after Demirtaş was not brought in for refusing handcuffs.
• Demirtaş not taken to hearing in Ankara for refusing handcuffs 

  HDP Co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş was meant to attend today's hearing in Ankara in person, for the first time since his imprisonment last November, but he was not taken to Ankara because he refused to be put in handcuffs.
• 23 ISIS members killed in Raqqa, 3 others surrender 

  At least 23 members of ISIS gangs have been killed in ongoing clashes across Raqqa city.
• EP to suspend negotiations with Turkey 

  The European Parliament has passed the report on Turkey that proposed suspending the accession talks with Turkey. The report received 466 votes in favor.
• HDP Co-chair Demirtaş to attend hearing in Ankara in person 

  HDP Co-chair is jailed since 4 November 2016 and he will appear in court for the first time since his imprisonment as he has attended the hearings so far through the video conferencing system SEGBİS.
• 4 HDP members detained in Balıkesir-based operation 

  The AKP/Palace regime continues with its political genocide operations against the Kurdish people, their elected representatives and opposition circles across the Kurdish region and the country.
• German intelligence: PKK is fighting ISIS 

  The German intelligence agency refused claims by Minister Gabriel that “PKK is involved with narcotics trafficking and extortion”, stating that PKK raises funds through donations and sales of publications, and a portion of the funds go to fighting ISIS.
• 36 ISIS members killed, 3 vehicles destroyed in Raqqa 

  In ongoing clashes in Raqqa, 36 ISIS members were killed and 3 vehicles, one of them loaded with explosives, were destroyed.
• 22 ISIS members killed in Raqqa's al-Dariya neighborhood 

  Many ISIS members have been killed in ongoing clashes between SDF fighters and ISIS gangs in Raqqa city.
• 200 more civilians freed in Raqqa 

  Fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have freed 200 civilians in Raqqa city center.
• Ahmet Türk: The Justice March should turn into a united struggle 

  Ahmet Türk stated that the ustice March is a valuable initiative and needs to be followed with a fervency appealing to for 80 million people. Türk said they hope this initiative would turn into a united struggle.
• Strategic road taken under control in Raqqa 

  SDF fighters delivered a heavy blow on the ISIS gangs last night in several locations in the city and took a city center road known for its strategic importance under control. 72 gang members were killed in clashes last night.
• "Erdoğan is responsible for the assassination plans in Germany" 

  Representatives from Kurdish institutions held a press conference in the Hamburg State Parliament and announced that a man named Mustafa Karataş is acting on behalf of MİT to plan attacks against them.
• International delegation denied attendance in Yüksekdağ's hearing 

  The first hearing of the main case of Figen Yüksekdağ has begun at Ankara 16th Heavy Penal Court. Yüksekdağ was met with slogans in the hearing room.
• International delegation to observe Yüksekdağ's hearing in Ankara 

  The first hearing of the main case of Figen Yüksekdağ will be held today at 14.00 p.m. at Ankara 16th Heavy Penal Court. Yüksekdağ will attend the hearing in person.
• SDF fighters enter Raqqa Old Town 

  Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters have taken part of the Hisham Abd Al-Malik neighborhood under control and have entered the Old Town in Raqqa.
• HDP members join the 'Justice March' 

  ​​​​​​​A group of HDP members including the recently elected Co-chair Serpil Kemalbay have joined the 'Justice March' today and called on everyone to enhance the struggle for justice.
• Raqqa operation: Ratlah town cleared of ISIS 

  SDF fighters have cleared the town of Ratlah southeast of the Raqqa city.
• Faith in Raqqa: Saving a wounded person 

  The Great Battle launched in Raqqa under the leadership of the YPG, YPJ and SDF strides on towards victory.
• A university hospital in Mosul freed from ISIS 

  Iraqi forces continue their advance in Mosul and have cleansed a hospital and its surroundings of ISIS gangs near the area of 'Old Mosul'.
• Switzerland arming Turkey 

  Turkey is among the top 20 states Switzerland has sold arms to between 2005 and 2014. The government continues to sell arms to the Turkish state fighting Kurds, despite the Federal Constitution’s supervision condition, UN reports and protests.
• SDF fighters enter two more neighborhoods in Raqqa 

  SDF fighters have entered two more neighborhoods in Raqqa amid fierce clashes with ISIS gangs. According to reports, 32 ISIS members have been killed and a large quantity of ammunition has been seized.