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Osman Kavala marks seven years in prison

Osman Kavala marks seven years in prison

“It is a source of consolation for me that Gezi Park, which introduced me to trees from the earliest memories of my life and taught me the importance of sharing public spaces with others, continues to be a park enjoyed by citizens of all ages and backgrounds,” said the philanthropist.

1 November 2024

Turkey defends judge’s past ties to Erdoğan's party in Osman Kavala case before ECtHR

Turkey defends judge’s past ties to Erdoğan's party in Osman Kavala case before ECtHR

The Justice Ministry has submitted its defense to the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers.

25 September 2024

Osman Kavala responds to AKP deputy's prison visit announcement

Osman Kavala responds to AKP deputy's prison visit announcement

“When the lives of those seen as "others" or unimportant are considered worthless, there is indifference to the injustices they face,” said Kavala.

AKP deputy to visit Osman Kavala in prison

AKP deputy to visit Osman Kavala in prison

Tuğrul Türkeş, who chairs the Turkish delegation to PACE, received criticism from the ruling party’s nationalist allies.

Osman Kavala submits new appeal seeking retrial

Osman Kavala submits new appeal seeking retrial

The Justice Ministry rejected a previous appeal from Kavala’s lawyers.

Justice Ministry rejects Kavala’s retrial request

Justice Ministry rejects Kavala’s retrial request

Kavala’s lawyers had argued that shift to an executive presidential system in Turkey had rendered previous charges against him obsolete, as the office of the prime minister, the supposed victim of the crime, was abolished in the 2017 referendum.

PACE delegation urges Turkey to comply with ECtHR rulings on Demirtaş, Kavala

PACE delegation urges Turkey to comply with ECtHR rulings on Demirtaş, Kavala

PACE's co-rapporteur for Turkey met with various officials during his visit to the country, including Constitutional Court members and diplomats.

Tuğçe Yılmaz

Documentary celebrates 20 years of Kavala’s Anadolu Kültür

Documentary celebrates 20 years of Kavala’s Anadolu Kültür

Founded in 2002 by civil society and human rights defender Osman Kavala, Anadolu Kültür's story is told in the documentary “Feeding River: 20 Years of Anadolu Kültür”.

12 June 2024 Tuğçe Yılmaz

New panel of judges appointed to evaluate Kavala’s retrial request

New panel of judges appointed to evaluate Kavala’s retrial request

The change in the panel is due to technicalities, and there is no imminent release for the philanthropist, his lawyer told bianet.

Kavala responds to 'retrial' speculations

Kavala responds to 'retrial' speculations

The opposition's success in the local elections has led to an atmosphere of dialogue between the ruling and opposition blocs. This has prompted discussions about the potential retrial of the philanthropist, whose nearly seven-year imprisonment is widely viewed as politically motivated.

CoE Committee of Ministers urges Turkey to comply with ECtHR decision on Kavala

CoE Committee of Ministers urges Turkey to comply with ECtHR decision on Kavala

In 2019, the ECtHR's Grand Chamber ruled that Kavala's detention was in violation of his rights, ordering his immediate release. After Ankara refused to comply with the ruling, the Committee initiated an infringement process against Turkey in 2022.

ECtHR prioritizes new application from Osman Kavala

ECtHR prioritizes new application from Osman Kavala

The European court will examine Turkey’s refusal to release the philanthropist despite its previous decision.

Nacho Sánchez Amor visits Osman Kavala in prison

Nacho Sánchez Amor visits Osman Kavala in prison

Sánchez Amor also urged Turkey to fully implement the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) decisions regarding the philantropist who has been behind bars for over six years now.

7 December 2023

Osman Kavala marks six years behind bars

Osman Kavala marks six years behind bars

"I have been held in prison for 6 years without any evidence of a crime committed. While I expected this to come to an end, the affirmation of unlawfulness by the Court of Cassation has made my detention conditions more severe," Kavala has said.

1 November 2023

PACE adopts decision for immediate release of Osman Kavala

PACE adopts decision for immediate release of Osman Kavala

According to the decision, if Kavala is not released by January 2024, the Turkish delegation will lose its voting rights in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. European countries will be able to initiate prosecutions against the individuals involved in Kavala's imprisonment.

13 October 2023

Osman Kavala receives the Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize

Osman Kavala receives the Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize

In the ceremony Prof. Dr. Ayşe Buğra Kavala read a letter sent by Osman Kavala to PACE.

Özel who announced candidacy for CHP leadership visits Silivri Prison

Özel who announced candidacy for CHP leadership visits Silivri Prison

Visiting the Gezi prisoners and journalist Yanardağ in Silivri Prison, Özgür Özel said, "Every minute they are held inside is being inscribed with dark marks on our annals of law."

21 September 2023

Judge who voted for Osman Kavala's release transferred to Turkey's easternmost city

Judge who voted for Osman Kavala's release transferred to Turkey's easternmost city

The reason for the appointment is not clear, but another judge who had expressed a dissenting opinion on Kavala's lfe sentence had also been reassinged to another city from İstanbul.

German institutions criticize TRT for the series defaming Osman Kavala

German institutions criticize TRT for the series defaming Osman Kavala

Germany-based media-culture-arts organizations made a joint statement and criticized the Turkish public broadcaster for its role in the financing and broadcasting of the production defaming Osman Kavala for whom there is no final verdict in the trial he stands.

23 June 2023 Gürsel Köksal

Turkey's public broadcaster sparks controversy with new series portraying Kavala as 'villain'

Turkey's public broadcaster sparks controversy with new series portraying Kavala as 'villain'

The philanthropist has criticized the series, saying, "As in the indictments used unlawfully to keep me in prison, it is apparent that the actual events have been distorted in this series, aiming to create a perception that I am guilty."

UN rapporteurs on Osman Kavala: 'Judgement of ECtHR binding on all courts in Türkiye'

UN rapporteurs on Osman Kavala: 'Judgement of ECtHR binding on all courts in Türkiye'

Türkiye did not address the allegations regarding Kavala's imprisonment and the infringement proceedings at the Council of Europe, according to the rapporteurs.

29 November 2022

Kavala completes five years in prison: 'I'm not the only one who is subjected to unlawfulness'

Kavala completes five years in prison: 'I'm not the only one who is subjected to unlawfulness'

"I believe that when the legal norms come to prevail in our country a renewal that emphasizes ethical values will also be initiated," Kavala has said.

1 November 2022

Kavala says 'prosecutors knew I didn't eat dinner with Henri Barkey'

Kavala says 'prosecutors knew I didn't eat dinner with Henri Barkey'

The professor revealed years after an indictment accusing Kavala of espionage that it wasn't Kavala but a journalist whom he ate dinner with. The prosecutors had already known that, said Kavala.

Kavala responds to foreign minister's claims about Gezi protests

Kavala responds to foreign minister's claims about Gezi protests

During a joint press conference in Ankara, Minister Çavuşoğlu accused his counterpart from Germany of "funding and supporting" Kavala during the Gezi Park protests.

Kavala to 'send ECtHR decision to all MPs'

Kavala to 'send ECtHR decision to all MPs'

An opposition deputy visited Osman Kavala and other convicts of the Gezi trial at Silivri Prison.

Kavala says ECtHR decision will 'give strength' to judges, prosecutors in Turkey

Kavala says ECtHR decision will 'give strength' to judges, prosecutors in Turkey

The imprisoned businessperson commented on the ECtHR Grand Chamber decision that Turkey violated a binding ruling by not releasing him.

Turkey says Kavala decision 'calls into question' European human rights system

INFRINGEMENT PROCEEDINGS

Turkey says Kavala decision 'calls into question' European human rights system

The ECtHR Grand Chamber today concluded that Turkey failed to abide by a 2019 ruling of the European court for the release of the businessperson.

ECtHR Grand Chamber concludes Turkey failed to abide by Kavala judgment

INFRINGEMENT PROCEEDINGS

ECtHR Grand Chamber concludes Turkey failed to abide by Kavala judgment

The Grand Chamber's verdict comes as part of the infringement proceedings launched against Turkey for its failure to implement a 2019 decision for the release of the businessperson and rights advocate Osman Kavala.

ECtHR Grand Chamber to hear Kavala case on July 11

ECtHR Grand Chamber to hear Kavala case on July 11

The Grand Chamber will determine whether Turkey has abided by a 2019 ruling of the European court for Kavala's release.

Kavala : Conscience prevents judges deviating from principles

GEZİ TRİAL

Kavala : Conscience prevents judges deviating from principles

"In a state of law, the obligation of the judges is to make evaluations by examining the facts objectively, and to verdict a conviction if concrete evidence shows that a crime has been committed undoubtedly," Kavala has said regarding the justified ruling of the Gezi Trial.

Justified ruling in Gezi Trial: There are criminals but no crimes

GEZİ TRIAL

Justified ruling in Gezi Trial: There are criminals but no crimes

According to İstanbul 13th Heavy Penal Court, Osman Kavala organized the Gezi protests together with Mücella Yapıcı, Can Atalay, Tayfun Kahraman, Ali Hakan Altınay, Yiğit Ali Ekmekçi, Çiğdem Mater and Mine Özerden through Open Society Foundation.

8 June 2022 Hikmet Adal

PACE rapporteurs to visit Turkey for Kavala case

PACE rapporteurs to visit Turkey for Kavala case

The two rapporteurs will prepare a report after a series of meetings in Turkey. The Council of Europe previously launched infringement proceedings against Ankara due to its failure to implement an ECtHR decision about Kavala.