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• Damascus government’s embargo sparks a humanitarian crisis 

  As the government of Damascus perpetuates the embargo on Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah neighborhoods of Aleppo, citizens say that they are faced with a humanitarian crisis.
• 31 mercenaries captured by YAT in Hol Camp 

  The YPG's counterterrorism unit has arrested another 31 ISIS suspects in the Hol refugee and detention camp in northeastern Syria within the last four days.
• Iraqi refugees in Hol Camp prepare to return home 

  After the Iraqi government allowed the return of 500 families, refugees in Hol Camp in northern Syria are preparing to return to their lands.
• Lockdown in Raqqa "crucial" to stop increase of Covid-19 cases, says doctor 

  Doctor Mihemed El Cabir, from Raqqa Hospital Emergency Department, said that the decision of the Autonomous Administration to impose a lockdown in Raqqa is crucial to stop the increase in covid infections.
• German professors to deliver lessons at Rojava University 

  German-Kurdish Forum President Yunis Behram visited the North and East Syria region and said that they intend to expand their relations with the Autonomous Administration and that some German professors would provide online training for Rojava University.
• Anti-Terror Units detain 4 ISIS mercenaries in Hol Camp 

  Anti-Terror Units (YAT) have captured 4 ISIS mercenaries, including 2 women, who were distributing weapons between cells in the Hol Camp. Efforts to neutralise the weapon depots in the camp continue.
• Coronavirus spreading rapidly in North-East Syria 

  Rojîn Ehmed, spokeswoman of the Cizire Region Health Committee, urged the public to take measures to contain the spread of coronavirus. She also warned that the third wave of the virus is dangerous and is spreading rapidly.
• People of Kobanê: Why is the world silent on Turkey’s crimes? 

  The people of Kobanê condemned the Turkish state's reduction of the water flow of the Euphrates River and the Syrian government's embargo saying that such practices are special war methods and the will of the people cannot be broken.
• Explosion leaves casualties among Turkish-backed mercenaries in Serekaniye 

  Reports of casualties among Turkish-backed mercenaries after an explosion in Turkish-occupied Serekaniye (Ras al-Ain) city.
• People in Raqqa pay tribute to martyr Siham El-Şenan 

  Martyr Siham El-Şenan was sent off on her last journey in El-Jidêdat, in Raqqa.
• North East Autonomous Administration puts three provinces in lockdown as Covid cases increase 

  The Autonomous Administration in North and East Syria announced a lockdown in the provinces of Qamishlo, Hesekê and Raqqa due to the increase in coronavirus cases. The lockdown will continue until 12 April.
• Anti-Terrorist Units capture six ISIS mercenaries, including two women in Hol Camp 

  Six ISIS mercenaries, including two women, captured during the ‘Humanitarian and Security Operation’.
• SDF foil new attack by Turkish-linked mercenaries in Ain Issa 

  Syrian Democratic Forces folied another ground attack by Turkish-linked mercenaries on the village of Seyda near Ain Issa in northern Syria.
• Top ISIS member responsible for the cells in Hol Camp captured 

  The Hol Camp is one of the largest and most dangerous camps in the world, with more than 60 thousand people from 57 different countries, mostly ISIS families.
• SOHR documents ongoing violations in Turkish occupied Afrin 

  The series of violations in “Olive Branch” and “Euphrates Shield” areas seem to be unstoppable as long as Turkish forces and their proxies keep breaching all international laws and charters, SOHR said.
• Kidnapping and extersion by Turkish occupation forces in Afrin continue 

  The kidnappings and ransom extortion by the mercenaries of the Turkish occupation forces in Afrin continue. Again, numerous cases of abduction have been reported.
• People in North and East Syria send 25,821 mails to CPT demanding delegation to Imrali 

  Some 25,821 e-mails were sent to the CPT within the scope of the campaign launched in Northern and Eastern Syria demanding an urgent delegation be sent to Imrali.
• Operation in Hol Camp continues targeting secret cells 

  From 28 March to 1 April around 6,000 members of the Autonomous Administration security forces have carried out an operation in Hol refugee and internment camp.
• People in North and East Syria celebrate Abdullah Öcalan's birthday 

  The birthday of Kurdish people's leader Abdullah Öcalan was celebrated with various events in dozens of cities in Northern and Eastern Syria.
• Fierce fighting near Ain Issa 

  During fierce battles between the SDF and the Turkish invading forces, a military vehicle of the attackers was destroyed, and a tank was hit.
• Armed Turkish drone attacks village near Dêrik 

  An armed Turkish drone attacked the village of Berawê near Dêrik in northern Syria, destroying a villager's excavator.
• Turkmen family: After the operation in Hol Camp we can finally breathe 

  Turkmen mother and daughter in Hol Camp said about the 'Humanitarian and Security Operation': “We are finally breathing thanks to the operation in the camp. Before we could not even go out of our tent for fear."
• Celebration for the children of martyrs in Shehba 

  Afrin Social Services Committee and Culture and Arts Committee organized a celebration for the children of martyrs on the World Orphans Day.
• Anti Terrorist Forces capture nine ISIS mercenaries in Hol Camp 

  Nine ISIS mercenaries were caught during the ‘Humanitarian and Security Operation’ carried out by the Internal Security Forces, SDF, YPG and YPJ in Hol Camp.
• 4 more ISIS members captured in ongoing operation in Hol Camp 

  The Hol Camp is one of the largest and most dangerous camps in the world, with more than 60 thousand people from 57 different countries, mostly ISIS families.