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• Photographers in North East Syria unite in new association 

  Photographers organized themselves under the ‘Syrian Photographers Association’ and held their founding assembly to make their voices heard.
• Afrin Forum criticises Damascus government for its silence 

  The second session of the forum on human rights violations in occupied Afrin, criticised  the Damascus government, which remained silent for the crimes committed in Afrin.
• Crimes and violations in Turkish occupied Afrin denounced at Qamishlo forum 

  The Human Rights Organization of Afrin presented a report on the violations and crimes committed by Turkey and its mercenaries in Afrin Canton over three years of occupation.
• SOHR reports ongoing Turkish deployment to Syria 

  Nearly 15 Turkish vehicles carrying military and logistical supplies head to “de-escalation zone”, SOHR reports.
• Turkish army building a new base in Ain Issa 

  The occupant Turkish state is building a new military base to the north of the M4 highway in Ain Issa region.
• Four ISIS members arrested in YPG operation in Deir ez-Zor 

  Four members of the ISIS were arrested in Deir ez-Zor in eastern Syria during an operation by the YPG's counterterrorism unit. The YPG were able to seize weapons, ammunition and explosives.
• Story of two sisters from Kobane who washed bloody clothes for months during battle 

  Zozan and Hiwa did not leave Kobanê during the war. They served the revolution by staying with YPG-YPJ fighters for 9 months, during and after the war.
• "Solidarity is Mine" campaign helps 200 families in North East Syria 

  A group of women working in Autonomous Administration schools launched an aid campaign called "Solidarity is mine" to help families in need.
• New attacks and clashes in Ain Issa 

  Turkish-linked mercenaries once again attacked Ain Issa again last night.
• Families of guerrillas in North-East Syria: We stand with our children 

  Families of guerrillas in North-East Syria expressed solidarity with their children's resistance and protested the Imrali isolation. The families urged the international public to take action against the Turkish state.
• “Regional forces and gangs seek to disrupt the security of Deir ez-Zor” 

  Ehmed El Casim, Deir ez-Zor Internal Security Forces Board member, said that regional forces and gang groups are trying to disrupt the security of Deir ez-Zor and the democratic nation project.
• PYD member slams Damascus over embargo on Shehba Canton 

  PYD General Assembly Member Mihemed Emin stressed that the resistance will grow as the attacks increase and that there is no other way than resisting for the people of Afrin to to return home in 2021.
• First olive oil factory opens in Qamishlo 

  The Economic Council of the Northern and Eastern Syria Autonomous Administration opened the first olive oil factory in the region.
• Turkey-linked mercenaries kidnap young woman in Afrin 

  The occupying Turkish state and its mercenaries kidnapped a disabled young woman named Xalide in Afrin on 23 January.
• Occupation attacks on Ain Issa region continue 

  The Turkish army and jihadist mercenaries have intensified their attacks on northern Syria in recent months in violation of so-called ceasefire agreements and international law.
• Autonomous Administration: Kobane victory is a legacy for the whole world and humanity 

  The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria called for Turkish occupation to be stopped, saying "The liberation of Afrin, Serêkaniyê and Girê Spî is as important as the liberation of Kobane."
• YPG on Kobane victory: We will continue to do everything to defend our people and our revolution 

  YPG vowed that they would keep up the struggle against all forms of attacks with determination and with the great spirit of resistance of Kobane and would continue to do “everything in our power to defend our people and our revolution.”
• MSD says Turkey will be held accountable for Til Rifat massacre 

  The Syrian Democratic Council (MSD) condemned the massacre of the Turkish state in Til Rifat and vowed to bring the Turkish state to account. The MSD emphasized that "the Turkish state is the father of ISIS".
• Explosion in Girê Spî, dead and wounded 

  A suicide attack was carried out in the city center of Girê Spî occupied by the Turkish state.
• Turkish military activity on the border with Derik 

  Turkey has been sending a reconnaissance convoy on the border with Derik, one of the Democratic Autonomous Administration areas in the North and East of Syria.
• Ilham Ehmed: ISIS is targeting women and the Autonomous Administration 

  Syrian Democratic Council Executive Board chair, Ilham Ehmed, said that ISIS targeted the freedom of women grown with the Autonomous Administration with the murder of two female politicians south of Hesekê.
• Anti-ISIS operation in Deir ez-Zor and Qamishlo 

  The Syrian Democratic Forces report two operations against ISIS cells in northeastern Syria. Four ISIS members and one supporter were arrested in the operations.
• “Turkey is committing a genocide, must be brought to account immediately” 

  Afrin Human Rights Organization denounced the massacre in Til Rifat and stated that the Turkish state had committed war and genocide crimes and must be brought to account immediately.
• Autonomous Administration: Situation in Hol Camp concerns the whole world 

  The North and East Syria Autonomous Administration has issued a call to the international community to take their responsibility for Hol camp.
• Til Rifat victims increase to 4 

  Number of martyrs in Til Rifat rose to 4.