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Prosecutor Requests Aggravated Life Sentence for Kavala, Yapıcı, Aksakoğlu

The prosecutor has announced his opinion as to the accusations in the trial of the 2013 Gezi Park protests.

Bianet, 6 February 2020

Turkey keeps ignoring ECHR decisions and CoE just watches

The question is whether the Council of Europe (CoE) and member states will stand up. If they will not do that, what is the function of the ECHR and why should other states bother to follow its rules?

Mehveş Evin, 30 January 2020

Turkey sends philanthropist back to prison despite European ruling

The decision came after a tense court hearing in Silivri, in which about 50 defense lawyers staged a mass walkout in protest of the judges’ refusal to recuse themselves after allegations of legal misconduct.

Diego Cupolo, 28 January 2020

Arrest of Osman Kavala to Continue

In the fifth hearing of Gezi trial, the defending attorneys' requests for recusation have been rejected. While the attorneys left in protest, the audience was ordered out of the court hall. The court has not released Osman Kavala despite ECtHR verdict.

28 January 2020

Haft gegen Mäzen Kavala verlängert

Ein Istanbuler Gericht übergeht das Urteil des Europäischen Gerichtshofs für Menschenrechte und behält den Kulturmäzen Kavala in Haft. Dies löst heftige Kritik aus.

Christiane Schlötzer, 26 December 2019

Osman Kavala kept in jail despite European human rights court ruling

The decision comes despite a binding ruling by a European human rights court calling for his release.

DW, 24 December 2019

Osman Kavala Not Released Despite ECtHR Verdict of Right Violation

In the fourth hearing of Gezi trial held today, the court has ruled that the arrest of businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala shall continue. The next hearing of the case will be held on January 28, 2020.

Bianet, 24 December 2019

Turkish court defies European ruling over jailed activist

A Turkish court has refused to release a leading civil society activist jailed for more than two years, defying a judgment from Europe’s top human rights court that his lengthy detention violated his rights and was aimed at stifling political dissent.

Ayla Jean Yackley, 24 December 2019

Turkey must free jailed rights activist Osman Kavala, rules EU court

The Strasbourg-based court has ruled the prominent businessman and activist was detained in order to silence him.

DW, 10 December 2019

'This is mean and vindictive': Osman Kavala set to remain behind bars in Turkey

Amnesty International's Milena Buyum reports on the latest from the trial of civil society figures in Turkey, including Osman Kavala.

Milena Buyum, 15 October 2019

710 Nights in a Turkish Prison

Turkish laws are not to blame for the current violations of human rights. The trouble lies in the interpretation of those laws by prosecutors and judges, especially by junior officials who rely more on political messages and signals than on legal norms.

Osman Kavala, 11 October 2019

‘It is the Judicial System of Turkey That Has Lost its Independence’

Lawyers of arrested businessperson Osman Kavala made a statement after the court ruled that his arrest shall continue. “It is not Kavala who has lost his freedom and independence, it is the judicial system of Turkey”, the lawyers said.

Bianet, 9 October 2019

Campaign for Osman Kavala’s Birthday: #DearOsmanKavala

Ahead of his birthday on October 2, a social media campaign has been launched for arrested businessperson Osman Kavala under the hashtag #DearOsmanKavala. It has also reminded that the third hearing of Gezi trial will be held on October 8-9.

Bianet, 26 September 2019

Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala spends 700th day behind bars

Human rights defenders on Monday called the continued detention of Osman Kavala, a philanthropist who promoted reconciliation with Armenians and Kurds in Turkey, a “political decision” that seeks to instill fear among Turkey's civil society.

Ayla Jean Yackley, 30 September 2019

‘Freedom to Osman Kavala’ Protest in Opening Reception of İstanbul Biennial

Attended by several artists and businesspeople, the opening reception of the 16th İstanbul Biennial has witnessed a ‘Freedom to Kavala’ protest by artists wearing shirts and bags with Kavala’s photograph on them.

Bianet, 11 September 2019

  

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