US embassy cable - 03ADANA291

UNCLAS ADANA 0291 
 
SIPDIS 
 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PREL, PINS, PGOV, PHUM, TU, IZ, Press Summaries, 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