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• Final declaration of the Federal System Constituent Assembly meeting 

  Northern Syria Democratic Federal System Constituent Assembly announced the final declaration of its meeting in Derik, and called upon peoples and international powers to take a stance against the Turkish state.
• Another village liberated in Shehba region 

  Jaysh Al-Suwar, Bab Military Council and Al-Shîmal Democratic Brigade fighters have liberated the Herbel village from ISIS gangs.
• Hunger strike for Öcalan's freedom in Athens in its third day 

  The hunger strike launched in Greek capital Athens for the freedom of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on its third day.
• EP to host conference on the urgent situation in Northern Syria 

  European Parliament in Brussels will host a press conference on September 1st focusing on the urgent situation in Northern Syria - the Turkish invasion, Europe’s security and an alternative to the Turkey deal.
• Kurdish youth begins Long March in Germany 

  Kurdish youth began a Long March in Germany today to protest Öcalan’s isolation and the occupation of Rojava.
• 'Our struggle will continue until ISIS gangs are entirely cleansed' 

  Jaysh Al-Shuwar General Command stressed that their struggle will continue until gang groups are entirely cleansed from Syrian lands.
• Jarablus MC: Ceasefire doesn't mean we accept the Turkish occupation 

  Jarablus Military Council stated that they have reached a ceasefire with the Turkish army but that this doesn't mean they accept the Turkish occupation.
• Ceasefire in Jarablus 

  A ceasefire has been announced between Jarablus Military Council and Turkish army in the wake of clashes that began with Turkish incursion into the city last week.
• German court sentences Kurdish politician Çelik to 2,5 years in prison 

  Kurdish politician Mustafa Çelik who stands trial in Germany on charges of “membership to a terror organisation" has been sentenced to 2,5 years in prison.
• Delegation of hunger strikers meet with the Executive Secretary of CPT 

  A delegation from hunger strikers in Strasbourg has met with the Executive Secretary of Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT), Jeroen Schokkenbroek.
• HDP official: AKP responsible for the mass poisoning in Elbistan 

  HDP Elbistan District Co-President Hüseyin Yıldırım stated that the AKP Municipality and KASKİ were responsible for the mass poisoning in the district, and reiterated that they would not allow the AKP municipality and KASKİ to cover up the incident.
• CPT officials in Turkey, meeting with Öcalan uncertain 

  CPT officials arrived in Turkey to inspect prison conditions after the declaration of the state of emergency in the aftermath of the coup attempt. It is not certain whether CPT officials will visit İmralı Prison.
• Hunger strike launched in Athens for the freedom of Öcalan 

  A five-day hunger strike has been launched in Greek capital Athens for the freedom of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• Hunger strike in Strasbourg on day 7 

  The indefinite-irreversible hunger strike started by Shengal Diaspora Assembly with the demands Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan be visited urgently and Shengal’s status be recognized internationally has reached its 7th day.
• Novelist Vedat Türkali passes away 

  Novelist Vedat Türkali has lost his life. His daughter Deniz Türkali announced his passing on social media.
• Call for ‘urgent action’ to Kurds in Europe 

  The umbrella organization of Kurds in Europe, KCDK-E, called for an ‘urgent action’ against the massacre the Turkish army carried out in Rojava where 20 civilians died.
• 3 police die during HBDH action against Öcalan’s isolation 

  HBDH announced that 3 special operations police officers were killed during the action its forces carried out in the Altındere valley of Sümela region, Maçka, Trabzon on August 26.
• Thousands continue to protest Öcalan’s isolation across Europe 

  Thousands of people continue to protest the isolation of Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan across Europe.
• International support for the hunger strike in Strasbourg 

  International support grows for the hunger strike that began in Strasbourg 5 days ago for the immediate clarification of Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan’s condition as well as the recognition of Shengal.
• Clash between Jarablus MC and Turkey-affiliated gang groups 

  Turkish tanks attacked the positions of Manbij Military Council in Al-Emarne village, and clash erupted between Turkish backed groups and Jarablus MC fighters in Yusufbeg village.
• Jarablus Military Council warns the Turkish army over ongoing attacks 

  Jarablus Military Council stressed that Turkey is targeting not ISIS but the Jarablus Council forces, and warned the Turkish army.
• Sit-in for Öcalan's freedom in Paris continues 

  The sit-in demonstration launched in French capital Paris for the freedom of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues.
• Delegation from Rojava and KNK in South Africa for talks 

  A delegation from Rojava and KNK are holding several meetings in South Africa. Öcalan’s isolation has also been protested in the meetings.
• HPG claims the action in Artvin: Target was the military, not Kılıçdaroğlu 

  HPG has claimed yesterday's action in Artvin province, stating that guerrillas targeted a military convoy but they did not know that CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu was joining the convoy behind.
• Shengal Diaspora Assembly on 4th day of hunger strike in Strasbourg 

  The indefinite-irreversible hunger strike in Strasbourg by Shengal Diaspora Assembly members demanding the isolation imposed upon Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan be lifted continues on its fourth day.