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Osman Kavala

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CHP’s Çakırözer visits Osman Kavala, Ebru Timtik in prison
CHP’s Çakırözer visits Osman Kavala, Ebru Timtik in prison
Main opposition CHP MP Utku Çakırözer met businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala, who has been behind bars for 1,000 days, and lawyer Ebru Timtik, who has been on a death fast for her right to a fair trial for 207 days.
27 July 2020
‘My arrest is a fantastic fiction’
KAVALA ANSWERED QUESTIONS OF BIANET
‘My arrest is a fantastic fiction’
Today marks the 1,000th day of businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala’s imprisonment. Kavala has answered the questions of bianet.
27 July 2020 Hikmet Adal
One word for Osman Kavala
One word for Osman Kavala
Ahead of his 1,000th day behind bars, 1,000 words are compiled for arrested businessperson Osman Kavala: “Which word would you use to describe Osman Kavala?”
21 July 2020
From Kavala’s attorney to state-run news agency: Presumption of innocence violated
From Kavala’s attorney to state-run news agency: Presumption of innocence violated
The attorney of arrested businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala has made a statement about the state-run Anadolu Agency (AA), which referred to Kavala in a news report entitled “The famous figures of the FETÖ were also brought to account.”
15 July 2020
Osman Kavala Nominated for Václav Havel Human Rights Prize
Osman Kavala Nominated for Václav Havel Human Rights Prize
Arrested businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala has been nominated for Václav Havel Human Rights Prize: “His arrest constitutes a warning and an intimidation to all who would dare to challenge the authoritarian regime of President Erdoğan.”
7 June 2020
Germany’s State Minister Roth: Kavala’s Ongoing Detention is a Clear Violation of ECHR
Germany’s State Minister Roth: Kavala’s Ongoing Detention is a Clear Violation of ECHR
“I urge Turkey to respect its international obligations and to implement the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) swiftly,” Germany’s Minister of State for Europe Michael Roth has said in a written statement.
5 June 2020
‘Council of Europe Committee of Ministers Should Urge Osman Kavala’s Release’
JOINT CALL BY RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS
‘Council of Europe Committee of Ministers Should Urge Osman Kavala’s Release’
Three human rights organizations have called on the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers to urge Turkey to ensure the immediate release of arrested businessperson and rights defender Kavala as required by the finalized ECtHR judgement.
3 June 2020
Artists, Politicians and Rights Defenders Tell the Story of Osman Kavala
Artists, Politicians and Rights Defenders Tell the Story of Osman Kavala
Pioneered by artistic director Shermin Langhoff and filmmaker Fatih Akın, representatives from the arts, politics and civil society have formed an initiative called “Artists United for Osman Kavala”: "We will not stop until Osman Kavala is free."
3 June 2020
Request of Release for Osman Kavala
Request of Release for Osman Kavala
The attorneys of Osman Kavala have appealed to court and requested his release, underlining that Kavala is currently held behind bars on the very grounds that are deemed as a violation of rights in the finalized judgement of the ECtHR.
20 May 2020
PACE Rapporteurs Call for Immediate Release of Kavala After ECtHR Decision
PACE Rapporteurs Call for Immediate Release of Kavala After ECtHR Decision
The ECtHR on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Turkey to bring Kavala's case to the court's Grand Chamber.
15 May 2020
Courts Need to Comply with ECtHR Decision, Says Kavala's Attorney
Courts Need to Comply with ECtHR Decision, Says Kavala's Attorney
"The ECtHR decision has now become final. Judges now need to consciously abide by the importance, effectiveness of this decision. They must respect the decision and remove the arrest order," says attorney Köksal Bayraktar.
13 May 2020 Hikmet Adal
‘Release Osman Kavala Immediately’
CALL FROM FREE OSMAN KAVALA COORDINATION
‘Release Osman Kavala Immediately’
Releasing a message shortly after the ECtHR verdict of right violation and immediate release for arrested businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala became final, “Free Osman Kavala” coordination has made a call for his immediate release.
13 May 2020
ECtHR Ruling on Osman Kavala is Now Final
ECtHR Ruling on Osman Kavala is Now Final
With the rejection of the government’s objection, the ECtHR ruling on arrested businessperson and rights defender Kavala is now final. The Court previously concluded that he was arrested with political motives and ruled for his immediate release.
12 May 2020
Letter from His Friends: Thank You Osman, Thank You Life
OSMAN KAVALA / 920TH DAY IN SILIVRI PRISON
Letter from His Friends: Thank You Osman, Thank You Life
In response to your letter dated April 19, we would like to speak to you in the magical light of the full moon from wherever we can exist: In spite of all this sorrow and injustice, in spite of everything, thank you life, thank you Osman.
8 May 2020
From Osman Kavala: From Silivri Prison, Two and a Half Years on
From Osman Kavala: From Silivri Prison, Two and a Half Years on
Kavala will be behind bars for 30 months by the end of this month. Sending a message from prison, he said, “What brings me towards pessimism is that an attitude that disregards universal legal norms has gained traction and legitimacy in judicial circles.”
27 April 2020
Request for Release by Osman Kavala’s Attorneys
Request for Release by Osman Kavala’s Attorneys
The attorneys of arrested businessperson Osman Kavala have submitted a petition to the İstanbul Penal Judgeship of Peace and requested that a verdict of release be given for Kavala following a review of his arrest.
10 April 2020 Hikmet Adal
Osman Kavala: Accusation of Espionage Even More Ridiculous Than Previous Ones
Osman Kavala: Accusation of Espionage Even More Ridiculous Than Previous Ones
Sharing a message from prison following his re-arrest for “espionage”, Kavala has said, “It is apparently an attempt to render void the 2-years-limitation for pre-trial detention enforced by the Judicial Reform and the violation decision by the ECtHR.”
11 March 2020
‘Osman Kavala Arrested for Three Times as Part of the Same Investigation’
‘Osman Kavala Arrested for Three Times as Part of the Same Investigation’
Following the re-arrest of Osman Kavala yesterday, his attorney Koyuncu has released a statement: “Now they will say that ‘Osman Kavala has been arrested on another charge, so the ECtHR verdict of right violation cannot be implemented’.”
10 March 2020
Osman Kavala Now Also Arrested for ‘Espionage’
Osman Kavala Now Also Arrested for ‘Espionage’
The new verdict of arrest for “espionage” has been given for imprisoned businessperson Osman Kavala one day before the ECtHR verdict of “right violation” and “immediate release” becomes final.
10 March 2020
Joint Statement by 18 Rights Organizations: Osman Kavala Must be Released Immediately
Joint Statement by 18 Rights Organizations: Osman Kavala Must be Released Immediately
In a press conference held by the Solidarity Network for Human Rights Defenders, it is underlined that Kavala’s re-arrest is an example of maltreatment. The Network has made a call to "stop manipulating the law as a tool for harassment and revenge."
28 February 2020 Hikmet Adal
Letter Campaign for Osman Kavala Following His Re-Arrest
Letter Campaign for Osman Kavala Following His Re-Arrest
A letter campaign has been launched for businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala, who was handed down a verdict of acquittal and release in Gezi trial, but has been arrested again as part of another investigation into the July 15 coup attempt.
26 February 2020
Justified Ruling in Gezi Trial: Evidence is Against the Law
ACQUITTAL IN GEZİ TRIAL
Justified Ruling in Gezi Trial: Evidence is Against the Law
In its justified ruling in Gezi trial, the court has indicated that the phones were unlawfully wiretapped. A complaint will be filed against the acquitted defendants for “organizing unlawful meetings and demonstrations and resisting security forces.”
24 February 2020 Hikmet Adal
No Phone Calls Between Osman Kavala and Henri Barkey in HTS Records
No Phone Calls Between Osman Kavala and Henri Barkey in HTS Records
Cited as the reason for Osman Kavala’s re-arrest, the allegation of a 93-hour phone call with Henri Barkey has been refuted by the Historical Traffic Search (HTS) records. No phone calls between Kavala and Barkey have been detected from 2010 to 2017.
24 February 2020 Hikmet Adal
30 Bar Associations Call for HSK Members' Resignation
ACQUITTAL IN GEZİ TRIAL
30 Bar Associations Call for HSK Members' Resignation
30 bar associations have called for the resignation of Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) members, who granted authorization for an investigation into three judges that handed down the verdict of acquittal in Gezi trial.
21 February 2020
PEN Turkey Statement on Osman Kavala: Our Love Hurts, We Want Justice
PEN Turkey Statement on Osman Kavala: Our Love Hurts, We Want Justice
PEN Turkey Center has released a statement on the re-arrest of Osman Kavala. Quoting a poem by Turgut Uyar, the organization says, “I am losing my hope, I want justice, we want justice for Osman Kavala.”
21 February 2020
Kavala Says Coup Investigation Against Him 'Much More Unreasonable' than Gezi Trial
Kavala Says Coup Investigation Against Him 'Much More Unreasonable' than Gezi Trial
The recent arrest of the businessperson and rights defender over the 2016 coup attempt ensured the continuation of his imprisonment.
21 February 2020
HRW: Extending Kavala’s Detention is a Travesty That Should be Promptly Reversed
HRW: Extending Kavala’s Detention is a Travesty That Should be Promptly Reversed
Commenting on the re-arrest of Osman Kavala, HRW Executive Director Roth said, “It shows how Turkey’s criminal justice system is politically manipulated, with detention and prosecutions pursued at the political whim of the president.”
21 February 2020
Verdict Reveals Kavala Previously Released in Case Where He was Recently Arrested
Verdict Reveals Kavala Previously Released in Case Where He was Recently Arrested
After Kavala was acquitted in the Gezi trial, he was remanded in custody as part of an investigation into the 2016 coup attempt.
20 February 2020 Hikmet Adal
Osman Kavala Arrested Again
Osman Kavala Arrested Again
Referred to İstanbul Courthouse following his deposition at İstanbul Security Directorate, Osman Kavala has been arrested again by the 8th Penal Judgeship of Peace on Duty. The court previously ruled for his acquittal and release in Gezi trial.
20 February 2020
‘ECtHR Ruling on Osman Kavala Applies to Both Gezi and July 15 Investigations’
FORMER ECtHR JUDGE TÜRMEN
‘ECtHR Ruling on Osman Kavala Applies to Both Gezi and July 15 Investigations’
Speaking to bianet about the detention of Kavala following a verdict of release, former ECtHR Judge Rıza Türmen says, “The detention is an open violation of the ECtHR verdict. The plan applied to Demirtaş and Kozağaçlı is now applied to him."
19 February 2020 Hikmet Adal
Kavala's Detention After Release Order: Reactions from the World
Kavala's Detention After Release Order: Reactions from the World
Politicians, international organizations and rights defenders have reacted to the detention warrant on Osman Kavala after he was acquitted in the Gezi trial.
19 February 2020
President Erdoğan on Gezi Trial: They Attempt to Acquit Him with a Maneuver
President Erdoğan on Gezi Trial: They Attempt to Acquit Him with a Maneuver
Speaking at the weekly group meeting of his party, President and AKP Chair has commented on the verdicts of acquittal in Gezi trial: “The person that you know stirred up trouble at Gezi was behind bars, they attempted to acquit him with a maneuver.”
19 February 2020
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