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• A YPG press member wounded in Deir ez-Zor 

  Besir Heseke, a member of People’s Defence Forces (YPG) Press Office, was wounded in a suicide attack by ISIS in Deir ez-Zor.
• 250 fighters leave Euphrates Shield and join the SDF 

  250 fighters have left Turkish-backed Euphrates Shield and joined the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
• YBŞ’s French fighter Baya: YPG protects all people 

  "YPG indiscriminately protects all people from the ISIS regardless of their ethnicity and religion. In addition, they protect the rights of women. I met great and courageous people here" French fighter Baya says.
• Turkish army attacks Efrîn 

  The invading Turkish army continues its attacks on Efrîn Canton of Rojava, Western Kurdistan.
• People and fighters bid farewell to fallen British YPG members 

  People of Rojava bid farewell to British YPG fighters martyred in Raqqa and sent their bodies through the Semalka Border Gate en route to their homeland.
• People of Qirtwêran: We will resist Turkey’s invasion attacks 

  Qirtwêran village of Manbij is targeted by artillery attacks of the invading Turkish army and affiliated gangs. Residents of the village say they will resist against the attacks.
• Children back to school in Sheikh Isa 

  After three years of migration, children are getting back to school in Sheikh Isa village of Shehba.
• YPG’s military brigade grows 

  The 9th Military Brigade cycle participated by 250 fighters at YPG Martyr Xebat Academy has ended.
• More people from Deir ez-Zor return home 

  Refugees from Deir ez-Zor sheltered in the Sed Camp in Hesekê are returning home. The second group has set off today.
• TEV-DEM calls upon UN to fulfil its responsibilities over Makhmur 

  Democratic Society Movement (TEV-DEM) called upon United Nations to take up a position against Turkish airstrike that targeted Makhmur Refugee Camp.
• Mass grave discovered east of Manbij 

  A new mass grave from 2014 has been discovered in Qebir Îmo village 22 km east of Manbij.
• Thousands sign petition for Öcalan in Aleppo 

  Thousands of signatures have been gathered in the Syrian city of Aleppo for the freedom of Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
• 228 fighters join SDF ranks 

  228 young people have completed their training at Martyr Faysal Abu Layla Academy and joined the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) officially.
• SDF foils ISIS offensive in Deir ez-Zor 

  Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) foiled an ISIS offensive near Deir ez-Zor and killed 46 ISIS members.
• Martyr Firaz Dağ Media Training Course begins 

  Military media training course named "Şehîd Fîraz Dağ" has begun with participation of YPG and YPJ fighters. Attendees receive ideological courses along with the lectures on Press-Publishing.
• Northern Syria election results announced 

  Supreme Election Board announced official results of the “Local Council” elections held in Northern Syria on December 1st.
• Refugees from Deir ez-Zor return to their villages 

  Refugees from Deir ez-Zor sheltered in the Sed Camp in Shaddadi are returning home. The first group has set off today.
• YPG releases balance sheet of war for the month of November 

  People’s Defence Units (YPG) released a balance sheet of war in Northern Syria for the month of November.
• Polls close in Northern Syria elections 

  Voting has finished in the local elections in Northern Syria.
• Election enthusiasm in Northern Syria 

  The local elections in Northern Syria continue with enthusiasm and intense interest, witnessing colorful scenes as people go to the ballots to determine their local elections.
• Northern Syria polls open in local elections 

  Voting is underway in polling stations across Northern Syria in local elections.
• Balance sheet of attacks by the Turkish army against Rojava 

  The invading Turkish army and its affiliated gangs continued their attacks and violations against Rojava and Northern Syria in the last 13 days.
• Elections in Northern Syria in 5 questions 

  Tomorrow is election day in the Northern Syrian Federation. Voters will elect town, district and canton council members. Here are the questions about the election, gathered in 5 topics.
• YPG: Turkey legitimizes their attacks on Efrîn through the press 

  YPG Efrîn Command stated that the invading Turkish state tried to legitimize their attacks on Efrîn and Northern Syria through the press.
• First Regiment of Self-Defense Forces established in Efrin 

  Self-Defense Forces have established their first military regiment with 236 fighters in Efrîn.