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UNCLAS ADANA 000059 
 
SIPDIS 
 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
SUBJECT: SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY MAY 14, 2004 
 
 
¶1.      This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 14, 
¶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 
 
 
¶2.      Ulkede Ozgur Gundem/ Turkish Forces started operations in 
Cukurca, Hakkari province and in Gurpinar, Van province.  It is 
reported that in Gurpinar province Turkish soldiers fired at the 
village guards who did not want to be involved in the operations. 
 
 
¶3.      Evrensel / Turkish Security Forces found four C-4 remote 
control bombs on Pulumur-Tunceli road. 
 
 
ECONOMIC 
 
 
¶4.      Zaman / Businessmen from Southeastern Turkey announced 
that they will be negatively affected by the U.S Government 
trade ban on Syria. "The U.S is our ally, but Syria is our 
commercial partner," Stated Nejat Kocer, head of Gaziantep 
Chamber of Industry.  On the other hand, Bulent Kavsak, head of 
the Iskenderun Marine Trade Commodities, announced that Turkey 
would benefit from the ban.