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• The encirclement of Shehba endangers medical care 

  Dr. Azad Sebri from the administration of the Avrin hospital in Shehba warns that only limited medical treatment can be provided because of the blockade. He called on the concerned institutions to provide medical material.
• More civilians abducted by the invaders in Afrin 

  Invading forces have abducted dozens of civilians in Mabeta district of Afrin.
• MSD co-chair confirms readiness to talk with regime 

  Ilham Ehmed said the SDC is ready to talk with Syrian regime about a political solution.
• Invaders kidnap 9 more people in Afrin 

  The invading forces have kidnapped 9 villagers in Afrin. While ransom was asked for the release of 4 of these people, the aftermath of other 5 is unknown.
• MSD welcomes Syrian government opening doors for dialogue 

  The Syrian Democratic Council (MSD) said that it finds the Syrian government's appeal for dialogue positive.
• Êzidîs: “Turkey continues ISIS invasion of Shengal in Afrin" 

  The invading Turkish state and their allied gangs have looted Afrin thoroughly, and the Êzidîs of Afrin protest their inhuman attacks in the city, saying: “The Turkish state continues ISIS invasion of Shengal in Afrin.”
• Rojava Youth Coordination supports “Rise Up” campaign for Afrin 

  Kurdish youth organisations in Rojava call for Kurdish national unity.
• Manbij Municipality working to make the city people-friendly 

  Construction and infrastructure works are underway to make the Manbij city comfortable.
• Mine explosion kills four, injures four others in Shehba 

  In Arfet (Tal Rifat), four people were killed and four others injured in the explosion of a mine planted by the gangs.
• Turkmen photographer in Manbij: We do not want Turkey here 

  Imad Musa from the North Syrian city of Manbij is on the ISIS list of death for his photographs, stating, "ISIS and the Turkish military are one, we do not want the Turkish state to attack our free lives here."
• Embargo and drought worsen the conditions in Shehba 

  The sudden increase in population meant higher demand for products amidst drought and embargo in Shehba.
• People of Qamishlo in solidarity with South Kurdistan people 

  Turkey is doing in South Kurdistan what it did in Rojava.
• Emergency aid from Bolzano, Italy arrives in Shehba 

  The Italian Autonomous Province of Bolzano has sent 40,000 Euro emergency aid to the people of Afrin.
• Children of Afrin to continue education in tents 

  The children of Afrin who have been deprived of education due to the invading Turkish state’s attacks will continue with their education in Sherawa.
• Dreams and stories in the refugees’ tents in Shehba 

  The work of Heyva Sor a Kurd to alleviate the pain of the people of Afrin.
• Occupation forces burn down forests in Afrin 

  After the Turkish state has destroyed the olive groves in the border area in Afrin, now also fields and forests are set on fire.
• MMC Commander: We will defend our city to the end 

  MMC Commander General Abû Adil stated that they will defend their city to the very end against a possible attack and will never allow a foreign force to threaten their security.
• Ezidis’ Union calls for the protection of Ezidis from Afrin 

  The Ezidis’ Union of Afrin in Shehba refugee camp confirmed crimes carried out by Turkey and DAESH (ISIS) in Afrin.
• Afrin's refugee children in Shehba start school 

  Around 15,000 students will complete the academic year in the summer season.
• Manbij executive: Turkey wants a revival of the Ottoman era 

  Manbij executive Al-Mashi calls on international community to counter Turkey’s threats.
• People of Manbij to coalition officials: “We don’t want Turkey” 

  The international Coalition delegation met with the people and the administration of Manbij. The people and the administration members stated that they don’t want Turkey in Manbij.
• What is happening in Manbij? 

  The Turkish state has put Manbij back on the agenda as the June 24 elections draw near. The Turkish government frequently threatens invasion, and has announced that they have come to an agreement with the US for a roadmap.
• International Coalition delegation meets with Manbij officials 

  A delegation from the International Coalition Against ISIS has visited the Manbij Civil Council and discussed the agreement between the US and Turkey.
• An Ezidi from Afrin:Turkey wants to wipe out the region’s history 

  Following the bombing of the Ezidi center by the Turkish army, Gulêcan Fer said that the Turkish state is trying to wipe out the region's history as a deliberate strategy.
• SDF fighters free two Ezidis from ISIS captivity 

  SDF fighters have freed two Ezidi civilians, who had been abducted by ISIS in Shengal, in Sûsê village in their ongoing Operation Cizire Storm.