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• Homeschooling in Rojava under curfew due to pandemic 

  The Rojava television station is starting a homeschooling plan for the children of the region. Rojava is under curfew due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
• HRW urges Turkey to resume water supply to NE Syria 

  “Not only is the Turkish authorities’ water shut-off to communities in Northeast Syria harmful to civilians, but it could also blowback on Turkey itself,” said HRW's Michael Page.
• Turkish-backed mercenaries attack Manbij, injuring civilians 

  The Turkish state and allied mercenaries continue their attacks against North and East Syria since October 9 in an attempt to invade the region in violation of international law.
• Mazlum Kobanê calls for "radical solution" to the ISIS problem 

  In a prison in Hesekê, ISIS prisoners instigated a riot on Sunday evening and attempted to escape. SDF Commander General Mazlum Abdi Kobanê demands "radical solution" to the ISIS problem from the international community.
• Two mercenaries killed, one vehicle destroyed in Ain Issa 

  The Turkish state continues its genocidal attacks against northern Syria in an effort to invade the region in violation of international law since October 9.
• Interview with the Internationalist Commune of Rojava 

  “We hope that our comrades find their place in this revolution in Rojava or the struggle for it in all the other places of the world, as we hope that this revolution will be an important step in overcoming patriarchy and capitalism.”
• Sterilization campaign in the neighborhoods of Tabqa 

  The campaign will continue until the completion of all the city and streets.
• SDF Spokesman: Situation in Heseke prison under control 

  Gabriel highlighted the need for more support from the international community and the international coalition against ISIS prisoners who pose a great threat.
• Security forces in Ain Issa work for the people against pandemic 

  Security forces in the northern Syrian city of Ain Issa are calling on the people to stay at home in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
• Ebdullah says Turkey has left one million people without water 

  Semar Ebdullah, co-chair of the Hesekê Canton Council, said that the Turkish state, which left one million people without water, has committed a crime against humanity by using basic needs as a weapon.
• Some ISIS mercenaries who fled from Hesekê prison recaptured 

  Some ISIS mercenaries who managed to escape from Hesekê prison following riots last night were caught in an operation carried out by the security forces.
• Riots started by ISIS in Hesekê prison continue 

  Riots started by ISIS prisoners in Hesekê continue. The mercenaries want to meet with the Coalition and the Red Cross.
• ISIS prisoners escape after Hesekê prison riot - UPDATED 

  Some ISIS prisoners have managed to escape after they tried to take security officers hostage in the Heseke prison Sunday evening.
• ISIS members instigate riot in Heseke prison 

  Around five thousand ISIS members who were arrested after their defeat in Baghouz, have instigated a riot in Heseke prison.
• Lawyers in solidarity with needy families in northern Syria 

  People and institutions stand together in solidarity in the fight against Coronavirus in North and East Syria. While a curfew remains in effect, those earning their lives on day wage work cannot earn a living. 
• First death from coronavirus in Syria 

  The coronavirus which first erupted in China in December, continues killing people worldwide.
• People not leaving their homes in Sheikh Maqsoud 

  As part of measures against Coronavirus pandemic, people are staying at their homes and municipality continues its disinfection works in Sheikh Maqsoud, Aleppo.
• MSD calls for the release of all detainees 

  Calling for compliance with the UN call for the release of detainees, MSD said they would do whatever is necessary to make the required progress and eliminate all ambiguities.
• Prisoners' Families from Afrin condemn Turkey' stance on prisons 

  The families of prisoners from Afrin said that the Turkish state have invited death to prisons, as it has not released political prisoners. The families called on international organisations to put pressure on Turkey before is too late. 
• Communes meet the needs of the people of Shehba 

  Shehba is the region where hundreds of thousands of people displaced from Afrin live and their primary needs are met by the commune to which each house is connected.
• Heyva Sor calls for solidarity with Rojava against pandemic 

  In addition to the humanitarian challenges caused by nine years of war, Rojava /North and East Syria lack basic equipment and medicines necessary to test for and treat diseases.
• New Corona rules in North-East Syria 

  The Autonomous Administration is expanding its regulations issued to deal with the corona pandemic.
• Pandemic intervention teams work around the clock in Rojava 

  The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria has established emergency teams due to the corona pandemic. These emergency intervention teams to combat the virus work around the clock.
• Young Kurdish woman abducted in Afrin ransomed 

  Kurdish women in Afrin are kidnapped on charges of being affiliates with the former Kurdish administration.
• Hediye Yusif: We have mobilized all our means 

  In Rojava, the people have to defend themselves against the continuing attacks of the Turkish state and at the same time fight against the Corona pandemic. PYD politician Hediye Yusif explains the situation on the ground.