Turkish officials convicted over activist's death

Wednesday 2 June 2010 Amnesty International has welcomed the conviction of 19 Turkish officials found guilty of causing the death of a human rights activist in a landmark torture case. Amnesty International has welcomed the conviction of 19 Turkish officials found guilty of causing the death of a human rights activist in a landmark torture case.The 19 officials, including police officers and prison guards, were sentenced on Tuesday for their part in the torture that led to the death of Engin Çeber in October 2008. Engin Çeber, who was arrested after taking part in a protest against a police…

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