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• 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.
• ISIS launches attacks on peshmergas in Tuz Kurmatu 

  ISIS gangs attacked peshmerga positions in Zerge area in the region of Tuz Kurmatu last night. Many ISIS members were reportedly killed in the ensuing clashes and six peshmergas got injured.
• Raqqa's al-Hal market square cleansed of ISIS 

  Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have cleansed the market square Al-Hal of ISIS gangs in Raqqa.
• Demonstrations for Öcalan's freedom in three Swedish cities 

  Activities were carried out for the freedom of Kurdish people's leader Abdullah Öcalan in three Swedish cities Stockholm, Goteborg and Orebro.
• Raqqa Operation: Kasra village liberated 

  SDF fighters have liberated the Kesra village of Raqqa after fierce clashes with ISIS gangs. Many gang members were killed in these clashes.
• Al-Hussein village south of Raqqa cleared of ISIS 

  SDF fighters have liberated the al-Hussein village of Raqqa amid ongoing fierce clashes with ISIS.
• Erdoğan will talk to himself in Germany 

  Erdoğan will make a speech in the Turkish Consulate after he was banned from holding meetings in Germany.
• Anti-Erdoğan posters to “Wake up!” in Germany 

  Posters saying “Wake up, man!” have been put up depicting US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan who are scheduled to visit Germany next week for the G-20 Summit.
• Germany passes lightning-fast 'Erdoğan Act' 

  Germany has passed a law in lightning speed to rid themselves of Erdoğan’s political shows. The law bars foreign leaders from holding rallies in the country.
• Raqqan fighter in YPG: The freedom we have dreamed of is near 

  Fırat Derîk fled Raqqa and came to Derîk after ISIS invaded, and later joined the YPG. As a YPG fighter, Fırat Derîk says he will continue to fight in all areas in Syria after Raqqa.