DEP deputies’ southeast tour ends

Trouble between security officials and supporters at a rally in Bitlis on Thursday caused the DEP deputies to cut their speeches short.

Police guarding the bus of the DEP deputies reportedly did not allow anyone within the rally area, and warned those who had come to see the released deputies to refrain from showing support. Police arrested several people who celebrated the arrival of the deputies.

Zana told those who were waiting to see her that she did not want to cut her speech short, but had to.

The convoy of cars following the bus of the former deputies in Bitlis was recorded by a police camera, reports said.