SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY APRIL 23-26, 2004

UNCLAS ADANA 000050 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA SUBJECT: SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY APRIL 23-26, 2004 This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 23-26, ¶2004. 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 Milli Gazete, Vakit, / Diyarbakir Governorate sued Ahmet Guvener, a Turkish Christian, for building a church illegally. U.S Ankara Embassy Economic Counselor Scott Marciel visited the Diyarbakir Public Prosecutor on April 22 to get information about the case. Allegedly, Guvener is reported to have received approximately $80,000 from European countries for the building of the church. Ulkede Gundem / In Van, Jandarma detained 91 people who entered Turkey illegally. The detainees are from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Bolge, Turkiye, Zaman / The Young Turkish Youth Parliament will be inaugurated on May 19, 2004. Members had their first meeting in Tarsus. REID