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Analysis: War a lost opportunity for Turkey's westward outreach

Eight diplomats told Reuters that the ruling was a blow to Turkey's ambitions to heal frayed economic and political ties with Western countries while also remaining close to Moscow - Erdogan opposes the sanctions against it.

Reuters, 5 May 2022

‘Gezi’ protest in Germany: Aslı Erdoğan speaks in handcuffs

Held by journalists and writers from Turkey in Germany, the protest against the Gezi ruling was supported by the politicians from Germany and representatives from NGOs such as Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders.

Bianet, 4 May 2022

"Judicial assassination"

Even by the standards of Turkey's judiciary, which tends to the government's bidding, the prosecution of Mr Kavala has been a farce.

The Economist, 30 April 2022

Turkey reaches a new low of despotism

Mr. Kavala, too, cannot be silenced by prison bars. If Mr. Erdogan had any common sense, he would release Mr. Kavala and invite him over for a personal talk. Mr. Erdogan might learn something about real power — that of principles.

Editorial Board, 29 April 2022

Erdogan Says Jailed Businessman Kavala Is ‘Turkey’s Soros’

Monday’s verdict was criticized by rights groups and Turkey’s western allies as an attempt to silence opponents under Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian rule.

Bloomberg, 28 April 2022

Kavala case shows Turkey’s lamentable march to autocracy

This is not “the hypocritical west” wagging its finger but rather a club with a rule book to which Turkey has signed up and then ignored.

Editorial Board, 27 April 2022

While Osman Kavala is in prison, we are all behind bars

The Turkish activist is being punished for working for peace and democracy. It’s a tragedy for him, but for the rest of us too.

Antony Barnett, 27 April 2022

Who are the eight convicts of the Gezi case?

We are sharing the short biographies of the eight convicts of the Gezi trial, who spent their lives struggling for rights and equality.

Bianet, 26 April 2022

Turkish opposition vows to overturn Gezi protesters’ jail sentences

Philanthropist Osman Kavala jailed for life without parole over 2013 demonstrations.

The Irish Times, 26 April 2022

Turkish philanthropist Kavala jailed for life, activists protest

It is "unjust" and "inconsistent with respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law," the U.S. State Department said in a statement.

Reuters, 26 April 2022

Erdogan Critic Given Life Sentence in Ruling Likely to Stoke Tensions With West

Businessman Osman Kavala was charged with trying to overthrow Turkish government; human rights groups say he is a political prisoner.

WSJ, 25 April 2022

Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala jailed for life without parole

Osman Kavala, whose prosecution has become a litmus test of the rule of law in Turkey, was found guilty of having sought to overthrow the government despite years of objections to his treatment by western officials, human rights groups and one of Europe’s top courts.

Laura Pitel, 25 April 2022

Philanthropist sentenced to life in Turkey in ‘travesty’ trial over Gezi Park protests

The trial was repeatedly condemned as unjust and politically motivated by rights groups as well as the Council of Europe.

The Guardian, 25 April 2022

Turkish Philanthropist Is Convicted and Sentenced to Life Over Protests

The defendants were allowed to bid farewell to loved ones, but they were not allowed to leave the courtroom.

NYT, 25 April 2022

Turkish court sentences activist Osman Kavala to life in prison

Kavala told the court by video link from his high-security prison near Istanbul that he viewed the entire process as a “judicial assassination”.

Aljazeera, 25 April 2022

  

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