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• Turkish state cuts off waters of Euphrates again 

  The Turkish state has once again cut off the waters of the Euphrates River, reducing the water levels in Syria. The people say Erdoğan wants to make the people of Syria dependent on him by preventing the water from reaching the country.
• TEV-DEM: Barzani encourages Turkish invasion 

  TEV-DEM Diplomatic Relations Center has protested Kurdistan Regional Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani accusing the PKK of being “invaders”, and said such statements don’t serve the Kurdish people.
• A boy lost his life when mercenaries opened fire in Jinderes 

  The boy was 15 and was hit by a bullet.
• MSD condemns Manbij attack, holds Ankara responsible 

  MSD holds the Turkish state responsible for the explosion in Manbij during the protest march against the Turkish state, and said it is “an expression of defeat”.
• Crimes and atrocities Turkey and mercenaries committed in Afrin 

  The UN continues to keep silence on the crimes carried out in Afrin.
• Clash between Turkish-backed militias in Afrin 

  Clash erupted between Faylaq al-Sham and Ahrar al-Sham mercenaries in Afrin’s Jindires region, reportedly resulting in casualties.
• TEV-DEM official: Dialogue is the key to solve the Syrian war 

  TEV-DEM Diplomatic Relations Centre spokesperson confirmed that no dialogue has been initiated with the Syrian regime.
• Report on the refugees from Afrin in Shehba published 

  Refugees who had to leave Afrin are facing harsh conditions in camps despite the Autonomous Administration efforts.
• Rojava University celebrates second anniversary 

  The university opened in Qamishlo on 5 July 2016.
• Deir ez-Zor Educational Committee launches training for teachers 

  Over four thousand teachers will receive training in the summer.
• Manbij Health Committee: 32 people wounded in the explosion 

  The citizens were marching against Turkish threats when the explosion occurred.
• Manbij Democratic Civil Administration condemns the explosion 

  A mine went off during a march to protest against Turkish threats.
• Democratic Society Academy Centre opens in Kobanê 

  After two years of work the Democratic Society Academy has opened in Kobanê.
• Kobanê Autonomous Council condemns the explosion in Manbij 

  Kobanê Autonomous Council co-chair, Anwar Muslim said the attack was a coward action.
• Heyva Sor a Kurd organises health training in Shehba 

  Heyva Sor a Kurd will give medical training to people in Shehba.
• YPG hits invaders in Afrin: 9 dead 

  In actions against gangs by YPG fighters in Turkish-invaded Afrin, at least 9 Turkish soldiers and mercenaries have been killed.
• People of Al-Bukamal: SDF guarantees security of the region 

  The people of Al-Bukamal staying in camps in Northern Syria say, “SDF is the path to salvation for our city. We want SDF to save all of Syria from pillaging,” and call on the SDF to liberate their city.
• Explosion in Manbij, at least one dead, 22 injured 

  There was an explosion in Manbij that targeted the march to protest the Turkish state attacks and threats of invasion. At least one person lost their life in the explosion while dozens were injured.
• Blast in Manbij during demonstration against Turkish invasion 

  An explosion has occurred during a demonstration against the Turkish state in Manbij.
• People of Afrin: We will organise more and liberate our home 

  Afrin residents currently staying in Fafin town of Shehba Canton stated that Afrin will be liberated through the practice of the decisions made by Afrin Liberation Conference.
• Northern Syrian Internal Security Forces hold congress in Raqqa 

  The Congress was held in Raqqa and discussed how to defend internal security.
• Communes in Shehba engaged in aid deliveries to Afrin refugees 

  The Communes are providing food and other products to refugees every fortnight.
• 12 more civilians kidnapped in Afrin 

  The Turkish army and allied mercenaries continue their inhumane acts in Afrin.
• Civilian tortured to death by mercenaries in Afrin 

  Kidnapping and torture continues in Afrin.
• Mercenaries in Afrin go into another clash for “spoils”  

  Gang groups in Afrin under the invading Turkish army clash with each other once again when they couldn’t decide who gets what part of what they stole from the people. A landmine was detonated near the Avrîn Hospital.