Ümit Efe, from the Human Rights Organization, reported that the convicts in solitary confinement cells in the Kandıra, Sincan, Edirne and Tekirdağ F type prisons, are being counted in the same manner as in the military barracks.

Professor Fikret Baskaya is now a case in point himself; he has fallen victim to the very mindset he has criticized. He has been sent to jail to serve a 16-month term under Article 8 of Turkeys Anti-Terror legislation.

Human Rights Association (IHD) warns that landmines laid down in Southeast during the conflict between the army and the guerilla PKK continue explode. Previously depopulated locals are yet fearful to return home of the risks posed by landmines.

Open until Dec. 13 a recent exposition brings together 1500 pictures from the past 68 years of painter Nuri Iyem. Painted estimated 4000 pictures throughout his career Iyem is the first Turkish artist on whose business card his profession was inscribed.

Bush will be hosting the leader of a NATO country who in the past has not hidden his sympathies for Saddam Hussein. Ecevit visited the Iraqi leader twice in Baghdad as journalist in 1990-1991.

Korku Tapinagi (Temple of Fear), collection of stories from the Southeast war zone by journalist Celal Baslangic is banned under charges of insulting the military. Baslangic is faced with 1-6 years in prison if found guilty by the court.

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