Cablegate: Southeast Turkey Press Summary May 8-10, 2004

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SUBJECT: SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY MAY 8-10, 2004

This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 8-10,
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

Cukurova Hurriyet / Adana Mayor Aytac Durak was elected as a
board member of the World United Cities' and Local Governments'
Association.

Evrensel / In Van, Deniz Parlak was reportedly killed by Iranian
soldiers while trying to bring illegal diesel from the Iranian
Border Gate into Turkey.

Evrensel, Turkiye / In Nusaybin, Mardin, during a clash between
Turkish soldiers and the People's Defense Force, one member of
the People's Defense Force died.

Milli Gazete / In Lice, Diyarbakir province, two Turkish
soldiers died due to the landmines buried on the road by the
PKK/KONGRA-GEL members.

Ulkede Ozgur Gundem / Diyarbakir's ART TV was banned from
broadcasting for a month for broadcasting in Kurdish.

ECONOMIC

Bolge / Adana Chamber of Commerce Head Saban Bas offered to
establish partnership with the Adana Chamber of Industry headed
by Umit Ozgumus. "Let's join in under one name," stated Bas.

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