Osman Kavala

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‘Demirtaş and Kavala are behind bars because Erdoğan wants it’

MAIN OPPOSITION CHP CHAIR

‘Demirtaş and Kavala are behind bars because Erdoğan wants it’

Addressing the reporters before CHP’s closed-door Party Assembly meeting, party chair Kılıçdaroğlu has said that former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş and businessperson Osman Kavala are arrested because President Erdoğan wants it.

9 September 2020

Joint call by rights organizations: ‘Release Osman Kavala’

Joint call by rights organizations: ‘Release Osman Kavala’

International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Turkey Human Rights Litigation Support Project urge Turkey to comply with the Council of Europe order and release businessperson and rights defender Kavala.

8 September 2020

‘Demand for Osman Kavala’s release has grown louder’

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

‘Demand for Osman Kavala’s release has grown louder’

Shortly after the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has called on Turkey to implement the ECtHR ruling on Osman Kavala, Amnesty International has released a statement emphasizing that “the demand for his release is growing louder.’

4 September 2020

Committee of Ministers of Council of Europe: Implement ECtHR ruling on Kavala

Committee of Ministers of Council of Europe: Implement ECtHR ruling on Kavala

Committee of Ministers of Council of Europe notes that though Kavala has been arrested as part of another investigation, the rights violations detected by the ECtHR are still in place and, therefore, the ruling of release must be implemented.

4 September 2020

Turkey says US statement on Osman Kavala ‘conflicts with principle of rule of law’

Turkey says US statement on Osman Kavala ‘conflicts with principle of rule of law’

Spokesperson for Turkey’s Foreign Ministry Hami Aksoy has responded to US Department of State’s call on Turkey to release businessperson and rights defender Kavala: “Everyone has to respect this process conducted by independent courts.”

Statements by the US and EU on Osman Kavala’s continued arrest

Statements by the US and EU on Osman Kavala’s continued arrest

Yesterday marked the 1,000th day of arrested rights defender and businessperson Osman Kavala’s imprisonment. The US and the European Union have released statements, raising concerns over “deterioration in basic rights” in Turkey.

A thousand words for Osman Kavala: Conscience and conscientious

A thousand words for Osman Kavala: Conscience and conscientious

Friends and loved ones of Osman Kavala have answered the question, “Which word would you use to describe him?” The most frequent answers are: “Conscience and conscientious”, “modest and modesty”, “good and goodness” and “human.”

‘It is simply incomprehensible why Osman Kavala is still behind bars’

GERMANY’S COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

‘It is simply incomprehensible why Osman Kavala is still behind bars’

Bärbel Kofler from Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement on the 1,000th day of businessperson and rights defender Kavala’s arrest: “I look with increasing concern at the status of the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in Turkey.”

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.

‘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?”

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.”

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.”

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.

‘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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.”

‘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’.”

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.

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

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