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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

So much space in this courtroom, yet so little room for justice

I am in the gargantuan courthouse that squats behind the walls of the Siliviri high-security prison, the largest jail in Europe. I’m here to observe the start of the second hearing of 16 Turkish civil society figures, including the prominent figure, Osman Kavala.

Milena Buyum, 22 July 2019

Angeklagt im Theater der Justiz

Einer der Anwälte vergleicht die Saalgröße - 1000 Quadratmeter - mit der Zelle von zehn Quadratmetern, in der sein Mandant Osman Kavala schon seit fast 630 Tagen festgehalten wird, "ohne gesetzliche Grundlage und im Widerspruch zum Verständnis eines modernen Staates".

Christiane Schlötzer, 20 July 2019

Turkish government trying to blame Gezi Park protest on ‘foreign actors’, says imprisoned civil society leader

During his 21-month detention, Kavala has largely stayed quiet, preferring to “let civil society speak for me”. But prior to his second hearing this week, I was able to send him some questions to answer.

Şirin Payzın, 19 July 2019

Turkish court remands businessman Kavala in jail

A Turkish court on Thursday ruled to remand in jail prominent businessman and rights activist Osman Kavala.

Reuters, 18 July 2019

Human Rights Commissioner Bärbel Kofler on the trial against Osman Kavala

Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Assistance at the Federal Foreign Office Bärbel Kofler issued a statement today (18 July) on the trial against Osman Kavala.

Federal Foreign Office of Germany, 18 July 2019

Outrageous decision to keep Osman Kavala in jail must be overturned

Following a decision by a judge to keep civil society leader Osman Kavala in pre-trial detention on trumped up charges of ‘attempting to overthrow the government’, Amnesty International’s Andrew Gardner made a statement.

Amnesty International, 18 July 2019

Turkish court remands businessman Kavala in jail: lawyer

“It is joyful that Aksakoglu is going to be united with his family, while Kavala’s detention will continue is saddening. We hope that the court will compensate it during next hearing,” Koyuncu told Reuters.

Reuters, 25 June 2019

In court with Osman Kavala: Turkey’s credibility on trial

In a trial that mirrors many aspects of the deep-seated crisis in rule of law and human rights in the country, Kavala and the 15 other defendants are up against a state apparently determined to usurp the judicial system for the political end of silencing its critics.
 
Hugh Williamson, 26 June 2019

Turkish democracy will struggle to survive one-man rule

Trial of civil society activists looks like revenge by president on those he thinks exposed his vulnerability

David Gardner, 26 June 2019

Trial begins in Turkey of 16 activists in 2013 protests

A Turkish businessman and philanthropist accused of seeking to overthrow the government described the charges against him as “fantastical” on Monday as he appeared in court after 600 days in pre-trial detention.

Laura Pitel, 24 June 2019

HRW: Charges Should be Dropped, Kavala, Aksakoğlu Should be Freed

The prosecutor has provided absolutely no credible evidence of any criminal activity in the hundreds of intercepted phone calls, financial reports, travel records, and other material," the HRW said ahead of the first hearing of the trial.

Bianet, 19 June 2019

Heilige Stätten und Möwen im Sturm

Kavala wird am 24. Juni der Prozess gemacht, wegen der angeblichen Finanzierung des Gezi-Aufstands, einer bürgerlichen Revolte, die genau vor sechs Jahren Istanbul in Atem hielt. Kavala sitzt schon seit 580 Tagen in Untersuchungshaft, die Anklageschrift ist voller Absurditäten. Seine Stiftung Anadolu Kültür aber macht weiter, so beharrlich wie die Möwe.

Christiane Schlötzer, 4 June 2019

Lawyer Turgut Kazan comments: 'Constitutional Court should give a judgement without fear considering its prestige'

The Constitutional Court will examine the application of Osman Kavala its meeting on May 22. 

Bianet, 21 May 2019

  

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