Kirk Oruk Womens Cooperative, Feminists of Ankara and Womens Solidarity Foundation hold silent protest in front of Human Rights Monument saying the mentality that shoots the Kurdish people is making everyone expressionless. The concept of violence is d

Erdogan criticises Diyarbakir Mayor Baydemir for asking an end to operations in the Southeast and delivers heavy criticism to CHP leader Baykal who accused him on the Kurdish issue.

Chief of General Staff Ozkok inspects Southeast troops, meets Diyarbakir Governor Ala. Ozkok says developments in Diyarbakir not representative of the whole city and blames provocative elements.

IHD Diyarbakir Report: Between 28 March-3 April, 10 civilians including 5 children died. Security forces opened fire not on the crowds striking fatal areas. Yalcindag: A criminal complaint is not necessary; prosecutors should have investigatited.

According to the IHD Diyarbakir Report, 563 people were placed under custody in the city between 28 March and 3 April and all of them, including children, were tortured and subjected to inhuman treatment. Mistreatment continued on the streets too.

15 womens organisations react to government conduct on Southeast violence saying it means more violence for women. ODP Chairman Kozanoglu protests calls for abandoning of violence, fear, threats and discrimination.

Of the 91 children arrested in Diyarbakir on charges of inciting and provoking the people to rebellion, resentment and hostility, 34 have been released. Children rights organisations have started action to free all children.

Approximately 10 thousand children are suffering from scabies in Sirnak as schools go on 2-day holiday to control spread. Dr. Sutlas of Health Rights Movement says primary reason for mite outbreak is lack of health services in the region.

The expert has been changed in the case opened by Star newspaper reporter Agacik against the bodyguard of Prime Minister. Agacik accuses the bodyguard with kicking him. New expert Sinay will be studying the tape recording, which shows the incident.

Doz Publishers editor Vural is standing trial because of a book named, Barzani and Kurdish National Freedom Movement by Barzani. He faces up to 3 years in prison for the book which includes memories on the Kurdish revolts and Armenian deportation.

ICC in collaboration with the Ankara Bar Association is holding a symposium in Ankara on April 17 to brief and inform child rights advocates on the monitoring and reporting processes of the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Of the 51 candidates who have applied for the General Director of Turkeys state-run TRT, three are female professionals Erdamar and Bayer have worked for 30 years at various levels in the TRT while Yucel is a chemist at the Ministry of Transport.

Green leaders in the EP Joost Lagendijk and Cem Özdemir condemned recent violence in Turkeys southeast where in a week long disturbances 13 people including 6 children lost their lives. The incidents followed the funeral ceremonies of 6 PKK guerrillas.

Edmond McLoughney, UNICEF representative to Turkey says children should not have been on the streets during recent incidents in Diyarbakir: Their protection is a duty for all. The Havana Rules should be abided by in detentions and arrests.

IHD criticises media exposure after police roundup of 22 women models and singers as violation of rights while lawyer claims operation reflects typical hypocritical male solidarity as they keep secret the names of their alleged male names.

Republican Peoples Party (CHP) deputy Hakki Ulku has proposed a new law against the exploitation of child labour by limiting imports to Turkey of products that are result of international child labour, with textiles at top of the list.

Rights activists said that police forces may not use firearms against demonstrators who dont have firearms in their possession. There was a disproportionate use of force, said Danis Bestas. Extrajudicial killings generally go unpunished, added Ondul.

Three people died in Istanbul in an attack on a municipality bus, while two died in Kiziltepe after police fired guns. Clashes broke out in Taksim after police prevented demonstrators from making a press statement.

Oz-Ge Der is running the Child-Friendly Municipality Project.The project, which is pursued with the understanding of with children for children, will include an evaluation of whether the municipality services comply with the rights of the child.

Lambdaistanbul compiled a survey result it conducted last year among 393 homosexuals and bisexuals in a book called, Were Neither Wrong, Nor Alone! Most of the participants revealed they are faced with social violence and hide their sexual oriantation.