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Osman Kavala

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European Parliament adopts Turkey report: 'Persistently further from EU values'
European Parliament adopts Turkey report: 'Persistently further from EU values'
"Turkey's position in crucial geopolitical affairs cannot be an alibi to further deepen the authoritarian trend in the country," said the parliament's Turkey rapporteur.
13 May 2022
‘They don’t want us to seek justice’
GEZI FAMILIES SPEAK OUT
‘They don’t want us to seek justice’
“It is a political decision,” says Adnan Cömert, the brother of Abdullah Cömert, who died after being hit with a tear gas cartridge in Hatay during the Gezi Resistance in 2013.
11 May 2022
European Parliament condemns Osman Kavala's life sentence
European Parliament condemns Osman Kavala's life sentence
MEPs have called for the immediate release of Kavala and other convicts of the Gezi case.
6 May 2022
Osman Kavala: Gezi trial unveiled the state of the judiciary
Osman Kavala: Gezi trial unveiled the state of the judiciary
Commenting on the convictions in Gezi retrial, jailed businessperson Kavala has said, “The decision is arbitrary, and taken in violation of legal norms under political pressure.”
4 May 2022
Germany summons Turkey's ambassador over Osman Kavala's life sentence
Germany summons Turkey's ambassador over Osman Kavala's life sentence
Berlin calls for the immediate release of Kavala in accordance with an ECtHR decision.
29 April 2022
Kavala case no longer ECtHR's business after Gezi verdict, says Erdoğan
Kavala case no longer ECtHR's business after Gezi verdict, says Erdoğan
"They don't know international law. The domestic Soros will pay the price for attacking the state," the president has said.
29 April 2022
Kavala: If they had had a rope in their hands, they would have hanged me
Kavala: If they had had a rope in their hands, they would have hanged me
CHP MPs including Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel visited the convicts of Gezi Trial, Osman Kavala, Can Atalay, Tayfun Kahraman and Hakan Altınay in Silivri Prison.
28 April 2022
International Bar Association condemns Kavala's aggravated life sentence
International Bar Association condemns Kavala's aggravated life sentence
The co-chairs of the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute have described the court verdict in the Gezi trial as a "blatant disregard" of the rule of law and called for the overturn of the verdict.
28 April 2022
Erdoğan defends verdict in Gezi trial, calls Kavala 'Soros of Turkey'
Erdoğan defends verdict in Gezi trial, calls Kavala 'Soros of Turkey'
The president commented for the first time on the outcome of the case concerning the countrywide protests against his government in 2013.
28 April 2022
Gezi trial | PACE president says Kavala should be released immediately
Gezi trial | PACE president says Kavala should be released immediately
"I count on the Turkish judiciary to act in full compliance with the standards of the European Convention on Human Rights," Kox has said. Meanwhile, PACE has postponed a meeting in Ankara.
26 April 2022
Who are the eight convicts of the Gezi case?
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.
26 April 2022
Gezi trial | US calls for release of Osman Kavala
Gezi trial | US calls for release of Osman Kavala
The US State Department has expressed "deep trouble and disappointment" because of Osman Kavala's aggravated life sentence.
26 April 2022
Reactions to Gezi trial from Europe: 'Turkey disrespects own commiments'
Reactions to Gezi trial from Europe: 'Turkey disrespects own commiments'
"This decision reconfirms the authoritarian character of the current system," Nacho Sanchez Amor and Sergey Lagodinsky said in a joint statement.
26 April 2022
Judgment in Gezi trial a 'devastating blow' for human rights, says Amnesty International
Judgment in Gezi trial a 'devastating blow' for human rights, says Amnesty International
"Today, we have witnessed a travesty of justice of spectacular proportions. The court's decision defies all logic," said Amnesty International's Europe director.
26 April 2022
Gezi trial: Aggravated life sentence for Osman Kavala, 18 years in prison for seven others
Gezi trial: Aggravated life sentence for Osman Kavala, 18 years in prison for seven others
Osman Kavala has been given an aggravated life sentence for "attempted overthrow," the other defendants have been sentenced to 18 years in prison for assisting this crime.
25 April 2022 Hikmet Adal,Melin Durmaz
Erdoğan once again changes tune on refugees
WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Erdoğan once again changes tune on refugees
Anti-refugee sentiment is growing in Turkey amid the economic crisis • New military offensive into Iraq's Kurdistan Region • Gezi Trial is coming to an end • MP threatened with legal action after bill for genocide recognition
24 April 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu
Gezi trial | Judgement to be handed down on April 25
Gezi trial | Judgement to be handed down on April 25
At the sixth hearing of the Gezi trial, the statements of the defendants had been completed. Their lawyers protested the presiding judge’s decision to limit the duration of their defenses to 10 minutes. The hearing will continue on Monday.
22 April 2022 Hikmet Adal
'I find solace in possibility that those to be brought to justice receive a fairer treatment'
OSMAN KAVALA'S STATEMENT
'I find solace in possibility that those to be brought to justice receive a fairer treatment'
From Osman Kavala's statement in Gezi trial: "After losing four and a half years of my life, the only aspect I can find solace in is the possibility that the process I experienced could contribute to confronting the crucial problems in the judiciary of Turkey."
22 April 2022
Rights defenders make their statements: No evidence-witnesses, but allegations
GEZİ TRIAL
Rights defenders make their statements: No evidence-witnesses, but allegations
At the sixth hearing of the Gezi retrial, the court board is expected to hand down its ruling. Following the statements of defendants, the lawyers of the defendants have taken the floor to make statements.
22 April 2022 Hikmet Adal
CHP MP Çakırözer visits Kavala in prison ahead of Gezi trial
CHP MP Çakırözer visits Kavala in prison ahead of Gezi trial
Ahead of his hearing today, April 22, main opposition CHP MP Utku Çakırözer visited arrested businessperson Osman Kavala in Silivri Prison: “Osman Kavala must be free immediately. All defendants of the Gezi trial must be acquitted, too.”
22 April 2022
‘Osman Kavala’ decision by court
‘Osman Kavala’ decision by court
The İstanbul 13th High Criminal Court reviewed the file of businessperson Kavala, the only arrested defendant of the Gezi trial, and ruled that his detention shall continue.
15 April 2022
Turkey to pass Khashoggi case to Saudi Arabia, 'complies with' ECtHR judgment on Kavala
JUSTICE MINISTER
Turkey to pass Khashoggi case to Saudi Arabia, 'complies with' ECtHR judgment on Kavala
About the ECtHR judgments for the release of Selahattin Demirtaş and Osman Kavala, Minister Bozdağ said Turkey has enforced 88 percent of the European court rulings.
1 April 2022
Turkey needs to 'find a formula' for Demirtaş, Kavala, says ruling AKP's deputy head
Turkey needs to 'find a formula' for Demirtaş, Kavala, says ruling AKP's deputy head
Since Turkey recognizes the ECtHR jurisdiction, it has to find a way to meet their requirements, according to Hayati Yazıcı.
23 March 2022
Gezi trial | No release for Osman Kavala again, next hearing to be held in April
Gezi trial | No release for Osman Kavala again, next hearing to be held in April
While the final ruling is expected to be handed down at today’s hearing, the court board of the Gezi trial has given time to rights defenders and their lawyers until April 22 as they objected, requesting time to make statements as to the accusations.
21 March 2022 Hikmet Adal
Amnesty International: Osman Kavala, all defendants must be acquitted
GEZİ TRIAL
Amnesty International: Osman Kavala, all defendants must be acquitted
“Osman Kavala will never get back the four-and-a-half years he has already spent behind bars for no other reason than his civil society activism,” says Nils Muižnieks, Amnesty International’s Europe Director.
18 March 2022
Kavala's attorneys say prosecutor's opinion disregards international criminal law norms
Kavala's attorneys say prosecutor's opinion disregards international criminal law norms
The prosecutor of the Gezi Park trial demanded an aggravated life sentence for Osman Kavala, businessperson and rights advocate who has been in prison for over four years.
8 March 2022
Gezi trial | Osman Kavala, Mücella Yapıcı face aggravated life sentence
OPINION AS TO THE ACCUSATIONS
Gezi trial | Osman Kavala, Mücella Yapıcı face aggravated life sentence
Announcing the opinion as to the accusations, the prosecutor requests aggravated life sentence for arrested businessperson Osman Kavala and Mücella Yapıcı and up to 20 years in prison for Mater, Altınay, Özerden, Atalay, Kahraman and Ekmekçi.
5 March 2022
EU rapporteur criticizes Turkey's 'reluctance' to implement ECtHR decisions on Demirtaş, Kavala
EU rapporteur criticizes Turkey's 'reluctance' to implement ECtHR decisions on Demirtaş, Kavala
The situation of rule of law and human rights remains the main obstacle to a positive agenda between Brussels and Ankara, Nacho Sánchez Amor has said.
25 February 2022
ECtHR unveils timeline to examine the case of Osman Kavala
INFRINGEMENT PROCEEDINGS
ECtHR unveils timeline to examine the case of Osman Kavala
Turkey, Osman Kavala and members of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe may submit opinions by April 19. The ECtHR will review the case in May or June and the Grand Chamber is expected to give the final judgment after August.
24 February 2022
Interim ruling: Osman Kavala’s arrest to continue
GEZİ AND ÇARŞI CASES SEPARATED
Interim ruling: Osman Kavala’s arrest to continue
Prosecutor Şahiner requested the separation of Gezi and çArşı cases. Kavala’s lawyers requested the court board’s withdrawal from the case. The court has ruled that the cases shall be separated and Osman Kavala shall remain behind bars.
21 February 2022
CHP to Erdoğan: ‘What he wants is to make Turkey a tribal state’
ECTHR RULING ON OSMAN KAVALA
CHP to Erdoğan: ‘What he wants is to make Turkey a tribal state’
Main opposition CHP MP Antmen notes that Turkey recognized the ECtHR’s jurisdiction in 1989: “Erdoğan is acting contrary to the Constitution. He wants Turkey to be kicked out of the CoE and wants to make the country a quagmire of Middle East."
4 February 2022
‘Message is clear, Turkey must release Osman Kavala’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Message is clear, Turkey must release Osman Kavala’
Amnesty International has released a statement in the wake of the CoE Committee of Ministers’ decision to bring infringement proceedings against Turkey over its failure to release Osman Kavala despite the ECtHR ruling.
3 February 2022
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