Weekly Tempo magazine reporter Tayman and Editor in Chief Barlas face up to six years jail for published interview of KURD-DER spokesman Guclu. Journalists charged with insulting Turkishness and inciting disobedience to laws.

34 children were missing from Childrens Homes in Diyarbakir. Lawyer Analay of Bar Association says Unless policies are developed for children in need of protection, incidents like this will continue. Reports say 15 more children now missing in Sakarya

Pinar Selek a dissident sociologist is acquitted in Spice Market Bombing case as court still unsure whether blast that killed 7 and injured 127 in 1998 was a bomb or LPG explosion. Charges dropped against other co-defendants but 3 get life terms.

Strongly condemned by 20 women organizations in newspapers advertisements, IHD Istanbul branch former chair Keskin holds press conference. Says attack stems from single a source, those organizations acting under Kemalist identity.

On trial for her article Conscientious Objection is a Human Right, Magden faces protest from families of soldiers killed in action. Police crack teams called in to maintain discipline at court where prosecution demands 3 years imprisonment for author.

Istanbul court acquits jurist Hasip Kaplan for his views on Kurdish Question in a TV talk show, concluding he did not incite hatred and enmity. Presiding Judge Uncu agrees with Prosecutor Akillis opinion that his remarks did not lead to violence.

Concerned for three journalists appearing before court this week New York based Committee to Protect Journalists calls Turkish government to repel laws restrictive of freedom of expression.

Human rights activists stand up for IHD Istanbul branch former chair Eren Keskin after group of women organizations make her public target in newspaper ads. IHD chairman Alatas says Keskin is marked. IHDG: This is an unacceptable lynch campaign.

Best-seller Turkish author Elif Safak asked to testify for new book Father and Bastard. Safak and Metis Publishing House may be tried for insulting Turkishness after prosecution concludes investigation.

Istanbul court acquits Radikal newspaper journalist Murat Belge on charges of attempting to influence the outcome of judicial proceedings by criticizing a court ban on Conference on Ottoman Armenians.

Human Rights Association says 7 people are still on death strike in Turkey protesting prison conditions while 128 have already died on hunger strikes as conditions left hundreds crippled. Calls for all prisons to be open to monitoring by civilians.

Gay and Lesbian Research Association criticizes RTUKs warning on TV fashion program found guilty for legitimizing homosexuality. Says Radio & Television Supreme Council had better address homophobic programs then pass judgment on homosexuallity.

BİA² and UNICEF Turkey hold two-day Children Rights News Reporting training meeting in Usak on invitation of governor Kayhan Kavas. 26 reporters attend occasion where target is set to create Turkeys first child-friendly media network.

Istanbul courts to be busy this week with journalists, jurist and publisher on trial. Journalist Magden to appear at court on June 7, columnist Belge, reporter Saymaz, Selek and jurist Kaplan on June 8 and Peri Publishing House owner Onal on June 9.

Lawyer Analay says Diyarbakir incidents show officials are not sincere in zero-tolerance policy for torture. Calls for 34 investigations launched into police torture allegations to be followed up and not be inconclusive like others.

Balikesir miner deaths sparks off appeals for union control at Turkish mines. UNionist Uygur says: Preventing unions is leading to deaths. MADEN-ISs Guzel: Accidents will significantly decline where there are unions at the work place.

Prosecution moves to remove immunity of AKP Konya deputy Halil Urun to prosecute him for violence against wife and deliberate injury. Wife Emine withdraws charges but injury offence regarded as public investigation where compromise deemed impossible.

Istanbul court sentences publisher Ahmet Onal to 13 months imprisonment for Passions and Captives book authored by Cicek. Publisher found guilty for insulting modern Turkeys founder Kemal Ataturk and will have to serve sentence if appeal fails.

Clashes this week between PKK militants and security forces in Diyarbakir and Sirnak claims lives of 5 soldiers, 3 village guards and 2 PKK. 2 Soldiers wounded in PKK mine blast in Bingol province. Operations continue.

The number of children released in Diyarbakir since May 8 reached 40 this week with 15 more minors set free and no child prisoners left for alleged involvement in Diyarbakir incidents. Lawyer Analay says Solution is acquitting the children.