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• Rojava University calls on academic world for support 

  The Rojava University called on the academic community for support as it continues its preparations for the new academic year.
• People commemorate 1982 Amed prison Resistance in Dirbêsiyê 

  Kemal Pir, Hayri Durmuş, Ali Çiçek and Akif Yılmaz were commemorated with an event held in Dirbêsiyê.
• 19 prisoners released from SDF custody 

  19 prisoners staying in SDF-held prisons have been released at the instigation of opinion leaders.
• PYD: Turkey endangers regional and international security 

  "The Turkish state violates international law in Syria, Libya and Iraq. It wants to impose the occupation of the region and military hegemony," said the PYD in a recent statement.
• YPG Martyr Omer Şêxo laid to rest in Hesekê 

  YPG fighter Omer Şêxo was laid to rest with a ceremony held at Martyr Dijwar graveyard in Hesekê.
• SDF commander Kobanê: If Turkish attacks increase we will respond 

  SDF commander Erdal Kobanê said that if Turkish attacks increase they will respond in self-defense.
• Gravestones used to build military bases in Girê Spî 

  The Turkish occupying forces use gravestones for the expansion of their military positions in northern Syria. In Girê Spî, a civilian has been robbed and murdered; in Afrin, a village was besieged and plundered by jihadists.
• Protest against Russian-Turkish patrol in Kobanê 

  A Turkish-Russian military convoy has been met by local residents in Kobanê with stones.
• Municipality works to solve water shortage problem in Shaddadi 

  Since the invading Turkish state and its mercenary allies have interrupted the work of Elûk (Alouk) Water Station many times, serious water problems occur in the region.
• Internal Security Forces deny 'Hol Camp' claims 

  Internal Security Forces denied 'Hol Camp' claims.
• SDF Spokesperson: Turkey prepares further attacks 

  Kino Gabriel, spokesman for the SyriaNnDemocratic Forces (SDF), warns of new attacks by Turkish invasion forces.
• New school for the children of Afrin in Shehba 

  Heyva Sor a Kurd and Democratic Society Education Committee (KPCD) started building schools for students staying at Serdem Camp. 650 primary school students will study in 20 classrooms in the school to be built in the village of Tıl Sosin in Shehba.
• SDF and Russia agree to increase coordination  

  During a meeting between SDF and Russian commander, it was agreed to raise the level of coordination and joint work.
• Huge explosion in Gire Spi 

  Initial reports speak of casualties.
• Civilian tortured to death in occupied Afrin 

  Yet another civilian kidnapped and tortured to death in Afrin.
• YPG disclose identity of fallen fighter 

  The YPG disclosed the identity of a fighter who fell martyr in Hesekê on 5 July as a result of an illness.
• Occupation forces attack villages in Gire Spi and Zirgan 

  The Turkish state’s genocidal campaign seeking to invade North-East Syria in violation of international law has continued since October 2019.
• Seven people abducted in Afrin 

  Militiamen kidnapped seven people in Afrin over the weekend, two of whom are minors. A ransom is demanded for the release of the kidnapped persons.
• Turkish forces and mercenaries attack villages in Ain Issa 

  The Turkish state’s genocidal campaign seeking to invade North-East Syria in violation of international law but enjoying international silence, has continued since October 2019.
• Pandemic rules tightened again in North-East Syria 

  Following increased new infections in regime-held areas and in neighbouring countries, the North-East Syrian autonomous administration has again tightened the pandemic rules, which had been relaxed in June.
• Call for humanitarian aid from Zirgan 

  A part of the northern Syrian town of Zirgan has been occupied by Turkey. In addition to the constant attacks by the occupying forces, the economic crisis has been exacerbated by the US sanctions in Syria. The people cannot cover their everyday needs.
• Occupation forces strike a truck en route, injuring one 

  The Turkish army and allied mercenaries continue committing crimes in the occupied territories of North-East Syria.
• Kurdish youngster murdered in Afrin for refusing to go to Libya 

  In Afrin, a young Kurd was murdered by the occupying forces because he did not want to be recruited as a Turkish mercenary for a mission in Libya.
• Over 20 Syrian soldiers and ISIS members killed in desert in Homs 

  Over 20 fatalities among regime soldiers and ISIS members in continued attacks in Syrian desert.
• Farewell to two YPG fighters in Qamishlo 

  Thousands of people have paid their last respects to Şevreş Qamişlo and Hozan Peyaniş in northeastern Syria.