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• Rojava Intellectuals Union: A joint stance against attacks needed 

  Members of the Rojava Intellectuals Union said the reason the Turkish state was able to intensify because of the conflict among Kurds, stressing that a joint stance needs to be displayed against invasion attacks.
• HRE: Attacks repelled, 5 terrorists killed in Shera, Afrin 

  Fighting between HRE fighters and occupation forces lasted six hours.
• Embargo against the Shehba Canton by the Syrian regime 

  The Syrian regime has de facto imposed an embargo on the self-governing region of Shehba. Humanitarian aid and doctors are not allowed into the region or have to pay horrendous sums in order to pass.
• People of Gire Spi defend their land against the Turkish state 

  The local defense forces of the northern Syrian city Gire Spi have taken up position to defend the region against possible Turkish attacks.
• Turkish forces and mercenaries attack a village in Sherawa, Afrin 

  Reports of yet another attack by the Turkish army against Rojava, West Kurdistan.
• Fighting erupts after the attack on villages of Shera 

  Armed clash followed the aggression of occupation forces on villages in Shera, Afrin.
• YPJ fighter from Turkey: Rojava was an inspiration to us all 

  YPJ fighter Serhildan Serhildan from Usak city of Turkey said the Rojava Revolution has inspired everybody: “We turned to Rojava with different cultures and languages.”
• Turkish forces and mercenaries attack villages in Shera, Afrin 

  Occupation forces are targeting Afrin's villages with heavy weaponry.
• Kobane people celebrate the revolution on 7th anniversary 

  Celebrations to mark the 7th anniversary of the Rojava Revolution have begun in Kobanê city of Rojava.
• Turkish military activity at Gire Spi border increases 

  Turkish military activity at Gire Spi border has increased yesterday evening.
• Turkish-backed terrorists kidnap three civilians in Jindires 

  The invaders continue their barbaric attacks against the civilian population in the occupied Afrin city.
• Human shield action against Turkish invasion continues in Kobanê 

  Second day of the human shield action in Kobanê against the Turkish state’s threats.
• Turkish state steals thousands of artifacts from Afrin 

  The Turkish state has been digging many historic sites in Afrin with construction equipment. Thousands of artifacts have been stolen and taken to Turkey.
• Turkish military activity increases along Gire Spi border 

  The Turkish army has increased dispatches of military vehicles and personnel to the Gire Spi border.
• KCK: All humanity should embrace the Rojava Revolution 

  "Rojava Revolution and the martyrs of North Syrian peoples will be the essence of the Middle East’s democratic revolution, and the Middle Eastern peoples’ struggle for a free and democratic existence will definitively succeed.”
• “Preventing the triaI of ISIS members is another plot” 

  Abdulkerim Siko said there is a need for an international court in North and East Syria for the trial of ISIS gangs and added that preventing the trials would constitute another plot.
• People of Kobane take to the streets against Turkish invasion 

  Protest in Kobane against Turkish invasion attacks and the silence of the international community.
• TEV-DEM’s Xelil: For the safe zone steps must be taken for Afrin 

  TEV-DEM Executive Council Member Aldar Xelil said steps for the Afrin issue and the return of displaced Kurds, the return of their property and the establishment of their safety is a must for the safe zone discussions.
• Autonomous Administration condemns Turkish attacks and threats 

  The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria said the Turkish state wants to hinder efforts for a solution to the crisis in Syria with their threats of invasion and attacks.
• Car bomb attack injures three in Heseke 

  Three people including a YPG fighter were injured as result of the attack.
• People of Shehba: We will resist against invaders 

  Turkish state has been bombing Shehba intensely in recent days, but the people say they won’t leave their villages despite Turkish state attacks and they will resist against invaders.
• First sports complex in Kobane underway 

  In a joint effort by the Euphrates Region Local Governments and Municipalities Committee and the Youth and Sports Committee, construction started for the first sports complex in Kobane.
• Turkish army movements reported on the border of Girê Spî  

  The invading Turkish army, has increased its military presence on the border of Girê Spî and is digging trenches on the border line.
• Migrants in Deir Ez Zor need aid 

  The people who migrated to Deir Ez Zor from Syrian regime controlled areas are asking for aid from humanitarian organizations. 
• Occupying Turkish army built base in historical site in Afrin 

  The invading Turkish army established a military base in the hill of Kas Mound in the Jindirês district of Afrin.