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• 16 ISIS members detained in Roj Camp operation 

  A joint security operation by the Women's ISF and the YPJ at Roj Camp in Derik, Jazira Canton, ended with the detention of 16 individuals linked to ISIS.
• Thousands march in Kobanê, demanding freedom for Öcalan 

  In the city of Kobanê, the stronghold of resistance in Rojava, thousands of people marched for the physical freedom of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• SDF Military Council holds its regular meeting 

  The meeting was attended by the SDF Commander-in-Chief, Mazloum Abdi, along with members of the SDF General Command.
• How do Israel-Turkey tensions affect Syria and the Kurds? 

  Bedran Ciya Kurd said that Turkey’s expansionist policy is alarming not only Israel but also Syria and the Kurds.
• Students protest in Damascus against graduation exam 

  University students in Damascus demanded the cancelation of the mandatory National Exam during a protest held outside the Ministry of Education.
• Military forces withdrawing from Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah reach Tabqa 

  Withdrawing from Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah neighborhoods, military forces reached Tabqa Canton in North-East Syria.
• Internal Security Forces take over security in Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah neighborhoods of Aleppo 

  Following the withdrawal of military forces from Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah neighborhoods, Internal Security Forces (Asayish) took charge of securing the neighborhoods.
• Women’s Unit of Internal Security Forces launches operation against ISIS in Roj Camp 

  The Women’s Unit of Internal Security Forces launched a comprehensive security operation in Roj Camp.
• Delegation from Austria visits Kongra Star 

  A delegation from Austria visited Northern and Eastern Syria.
• YPJ fighter Destan Rojhat falls a martyr in the Tishrin resistance 

  The YPJ said in a statement that one of its fighters, Destan Rojhat (Derya Heci), fell a martyr in the Tishrin resistance.
• YPG: Security in Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah handed over to Internal Security Forces 

  The General Command of the YPG issued a statement on the transfer of security responsibilities in Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah, in Aleppo.
• Öcalan’s birthday celebrated in Kobane 

  On the occasion of Abdullah Öcalan's 76th birthday, thousands of people from the Euphrates Canton organized a celebration in Kobanê.
• Military forces from withdraw from Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah neighborhoods of Aleppo 

  In accordance with the agreement signed between the General Council of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah neighborhoods and the government in Damascus, military forces have started to withdraw from the two neighborhoods.
• SDF Commander-In-Chief receives Deputy Bishop of the Armenian Orthodox Archdiocese of Al Jazeera 

  The SDF Commander-In-Chief received the Deputy Bishop of the Armenian Orthodox Archdiocese of Al Jazeera, along with a delegation of Armenian community officials.
• 146 SDF members and 97 Damascus regime members released in Aleppo 

  An article of the agreement signed between the Council of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah Neighborhoods and the Damascus Administration came into effect. 146 SDF members and 97 Damascus regime members were released.
• Vigil at Tishrin Dam on day 87 

  The vigil launched at the Tishrin Dam against the attacks by the occupying Turkish state and allied mercenaries continues on day 87.
• Graves of martyrs attacked and desecrated in Manbij 

  Mercenaries of the occupying Turkish state attacked and desecrated the graves of martyrs at the Cemetery of Martyrs in Manbij.
• Şêxo: The agreement will protect the rights of all citizens 

  Nûrî Şêxo stated that the recent agreement with Damascus would ensure the protection of citizens’ rights.
• Agreement between Sheikh Maqsoud-Ashrafieh Neighborhoods Council in Aleppo and Damascus government 

  A 14-article agreement was signed between the Sheikh Maqsoud-Ashrafieh Neighborhoods Council in Aleppo and the Damascus interim administration regarding the status of the neighborhoods.
• 11 people abducted, 6 others tortured in Afrin in March 

  The Human Rights Organization Syria-Afrin reported that at least 11 people were abducted and 6 others were subjected to torture in March in Afrin, which has been occupied by the Turkish state and its mercenaries since 2018.
• People in North-East Syria visit cemeteries of martyrs on Eid al-Fitr 

  People in North-East Syria and Aleppo visited the cemeteries of martyrs on Eid al-Fitr.
• MSD: The new cabinet is a continuation of exclusion policies 

  The MSD criticized the newly announced cabinet as one-sided and exclusionary, stressing that true solutions require inclusive and equal representation.
• DAANES: The new cabinet is no different from previous administrations and ignores social diversity 

  The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria pointed out that the new government does not include all segments and emphasized that they will not give up their struggle for a common and democratic Syria where everyone has equal rights.
• Member of Internal Security Forces martyred in Tishrin 

  Internal Security Forces announced the martyrdom of one of their members named Fadî Elî at Tishrin Dam.
• IGFM warns of Islamization and violence in Syria 

  IGFM warns of increasing violence, vigilantism and progressive Islamization in Syria and of the introduction of Sharia as a legal basis, stressing that "Concessions to the new rulers without improvement of the human rights situation should not be made."