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• SDF takes control of the 17th Division Base north of Raqqa 

  SDF fighters have taken control of the 17th Division Base 1 km north of Raqqa and a sugar plant.
• Footage from the Raqqa battle 

  SDF forces are advancing in ISIS stronghold Raqqa amid fierce clashes with ISIS gangs in al-Mashlab neighborhood.
• SDF advances in al-Mashlab neighborhood of Raqqa 

  Wrath of Euphrates fighters are advancing in al-Mashlab neighborhood east of Raqqa where fierce clashes with ISIS gangs continue for two days.
• Figen Yüksekdağ sentenced to 1 year in prison 

  Figen Yüksekdağ whose membership in HDP and the Turkish parliament was revoked has been sentenced to 1 year in prison.
• Iranian intelligence announces the identities of attackers 

  Iranian Ministry of Intelligence announced the identities of 5 of the Tehran attackers who -it said- are Iranian citizens.
• OSCE Parliamentary Assembly delegation visits HDP in Ankara 

  OSCE Parliamentary Assembly delegation has met with Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) members in Ankara.
• Hashd al-Shaabi captures another border gate 

  Hashd al-Shaabi forces have seized control of the Tal Sifog Border Gate between Iraq and Rojava-Northern Syria.
• Weapons from the Turkish army discovered by SDF in Raqqa 

  Syrian Democratic Forces fighters discovered invading Turkish army issue weapons east of Raqqa.
• Images by ANF from Raqqa city 

  Syrian Democratic Forces - SDF fighters are advancing in ISIS stronghold Raqqa.
• SDF's Sılo: We are aiming to liberate Raqqa in a short while 

  SDF Spokesperson Sılo stated that they are aiming to liberate Raqqa in a short while and that there is great support for the operation from various groups.
• Syrian regime forces attack SDF positions 

  Syrian regime launched an attack on SDF positions south of the Maskana town.
• Latest in the Tehran attacks 

  ISIS claimed the attacks on the parliament and Khomeini’s tomb in Iranian capital Tehran. The attacks have left 12 dead and 42 wounded, while 6 assailants were reportedly killed.
• 75 ISIS members killed as SDF forces advance in Raqqa 

  Fierce clashes are taking place in two neighborhoods east and west of Raqqa. 75 ISIS members were killed during clashes ongoing since Tuesday evening.
• Call for support from the refugees in Tabqa Camp 

  Residents of the camp set up for refugees in northwestern Tabqa are living under harsh conditions. Refugees are expecting support.
• HDP MP Aydoğan receives another jail sentence of 20 months 

  HDP deputy Nursel Aydoğan has been sentenced to 20 months in prison.
• UN: Turkey meddles with the demographic makeup in Kurdish regions 

  A report by the United Nations states that Turkey is meddling with the region’s ethnic, social, cultural and demographic makeup through urban renovation in regions with a dense Kurdish population.
• House condemns Turkey's violence against protesters in Washington 

  The House of Representatives passed House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce’s (R-CA) resolution condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador’s residence on May 16th.
• German Cabinet approves withdrawal from Incirlik 

  The German Cabinet has decided to withdraw German soldiers from Turkey's İncirlik Air Base.
• Attack on the Iranian Parliament and Khomeini’s tomb 

  At least 8 people were killed and several others were wounded in simultaneous attacks in Iran.
• SDF fighters reach the western entrance of Raqqa 

  SDF fighters have reached the western entrance of Raqqa after clearing the Tall Harqalah Castle of the gangs.
• SDF fighters enter Raqqa from the eastern front 

  Syrian Democratic Forces fighters have entered the Almashalab neighborhood of Raqqa from the eastern front.
• SDF Spokesman answers questions on Raqqa operation 

  SDF Spokesman Talal Silo stated that no date has been set for the finalisation of the operation for Raqqa that has been officially launched today.
• TAK: We will carry out actions that will change history 

  Kurdistan Freedom Falcons announced that all cities and metropolitan areas will become war zones.
• Hashd Al-Shaabi takes 3 towns and 10 villages from ISIS 

  Hashd Al-Shaabi forces have taken 3 towns and 10 villages to the south of Shengal from ISIS.
• SDF announces the launch of 'Great Battle' for Raqqa 

  The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) General Command announced the launch of the 'Great Battle' for the liberation of Raqqa from ISIS.