World Bulletin / News Desk

DTP announced that PKK members, who will come from Europe for surrender, will be greeted with convoy and rally despite the recent warnings that surrenders were turn into "PKK show-offs".

The announcement, made by DTP Istanbul Co-Chair Mustafa Avci comes after the government vowed not to allow what it called "PKK show-offs" during the surrenders.

Turkish Interior Minister Besir Atalay warned pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP) against "irresponsibly turning the surrender of 34 PKK members into a political showdown with rallies", noting that they would not allow it to happen again.

34 members of PKK from Makhmour refugee camp and Qandil Mountain --8 of which were dressed in PKK uniforms-- surrendered to Turkish authorities at Habur border gate. Huge rallies were held resembling victory celebrations with the participation of thousands of people and DTP officials to welcome the group of PKK members, a scene which created strong reaction in the public, opposition, media and the judiciary.

"Feast for PKK members"

Avci said they would organize "a feast" in Kazlicesme after greeting PKK members.

The party official said that the party would ask for a permission for this event from the governor.

"A reasonable number of people will be in Istanbul Ataturk Airport to greet PKK members on October 28," he said.

Avci said they would try not to block traffic but a convoy is expected.

Avcı argued, "DTP became a scapegoat after the last meeting. PKK members will come to the airport with roses in their hands. The Kurds want peace."

Avci added that they excpect concrete steps from the government.

New group from Dusseldorf

A new group of PKK members are preparing to come to Turkey from Europe . 15 people are said to be coming from Dusseldorf to Istanbul on October 28.

The group will hold a press conference in Brussels on 27 October to explain the purpose of their return to Turkey.

After the press conference, the group will go to Dusseldorf and depart for Istanbul from there.

Probe

Meanwhile, court of Appeals Chief Prosecutor Abdurrahman Yalcınkaya has opened an investigation into DTP that welcomed the PKK group fron N.Iraq.

Yalcınkaya is preparing an additional indictment on DTP that already faces a case over alleged links to PKK.

The Supreme Court Chief Prosecutor's Office will examine footage and pictures of rallies and demonstrations.

Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan also issues warning On Thursday, urging related parties not to exploit the "homecoming process" for political ends. "We think this is the last chance. We would never want it, but we might have to start over."

The surrender comes as a result of Turkish government's efforts to launch a "democratic initiative" which is expected to be unveiled soon.