BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Turkish soldier seized by rebels

"Turkish soldier seized by rebels
Turkish soldier
Security has been heightened in Turkey's east amid rising unrest
Kurdish rebels have kidnapped a Turkish soldier after robbing dozens of vehicles at a temporary roadblock in eastern Turkey, Turkish officials say.

The rebel checkpoint was set up between the towns of Tunceli and Pulumur.

Kurdish rebels have been known to kill Turkish soldiers by the roadside after finding them at checkpoints. Others they have taken hostage for months."

More:BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Turkish soldier seized by rebels