SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY

UNCLAS ADANA 0291 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA SUBJECT: SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY DECEMBER 10, 2003 ¶1. This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 10, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ¶2. Bolge, Turkiye / Police detained Yusuf Kaya, PKK/KADEK member, in Kahramanmaras. Police found one Kalashnikov rifle and 58 cartridges in Kaya's possession. Kaya is believed to have entered Turkey through Syria about two months ago. ¶3. Turkiye / Four members of PKK/KADEK surrendered in Silopi, Sirnak province. Security forces did not announce the names of the terrorists, but stated that the terrorists entered Turkey through the Habur gate. ¶4. Milliyet / The Cukurova Journalists Association and Adana Law Bar signed a protocol to cooperate in attacks on personal privacy, false reports and black mailing. According to the protocol, if a citizen applies to the Law Bar alleging that the press has treated him unfairly, the Law Bar will provide representation in court. REID