1919

In Turkey, a philanthropist did good. Now he sits in prison for life.

This absurd charge sheet now sends Mr. Kavala to prison for life. It is terribly unjust -- the only right thing to do is free Mr. Kavala.

The Washington Post, 4 January 2023

« Reconnecter l’art et les Lumières », une conversation avec le prisonnier politique Osman Kavala

Depuis 2017, le philanthrope et opposant politique Osman Kavala est emprisonné en Turquie pour avoir osé tenir tête au pouvoir sans limite d’Erdoğan.

Le Grand Continent, 22 December 2022

Entretien avec Osman Kavala. Se confronter au fascisme des racines

Publié en turc dans 1+1 Express, n° 181, automne 2022 - Traduit par Béatrice Hibou et Ahmet Insel

5 December 2022

Confronting root-fascism

We interviewed Osman Kavala, who received the Intercultural Dialogue Award from Germany in September, by letter on the the 20th anniversary of Anadolu Kültür, a non-governmental organization that constitutes a platform for most of his civil society activities.

1+1 Forum, 1 November 2022

The fate of Osman Kavala matters

This case is of grave importance — not just on an individual level but for the future of rule of law and human rights in Turkey and across Europe.

Başak Çalı & Philip Leach, 20 October 2022

Interview with Osman Kavala

Osman Kavala answered in writing the questions of TPI through his lawyers from Silivri Prison. This is his first interview granted abroad by the sentence.

TPI, 23 June 2022

Şirin Payzın's Interview with Osman Kavala

The English translation of Şirin Payzın's interview with Osman Kavala published in Halk Tv on 6 May 2022.

Halk Tv, 6 May 2022

Avec la condamnation de Kavala, la Turquie s'est fermé la porte de l'UE, selon le Parlement européen

Le Parlement européen a vivement condamné jeudi 5 mai la condamnation à la prison à vie du mécène turc Osman Kavala et a jugé que la Turquie avait ainsi «détruit tout espoir» de relancer le processus d'adhésion à l'UE.

Le Figaro, 6 May 2022

Landmark Judgment Against Turkey for Ignoring European Ruling

In its new judgment, the court held that “Türkiye has failed to fulfil its obligation under article 46§1 to abide by the Kavala v. Türkiye judgment of 10 December 2019.”

HRW, 12 July 2022

Analysis: War a lost opportunity for Turkey's westward outreach

Eight diplomats told Reuters that the ruling was a blow to Turkey's ambitions to heal frayed economic and political ties with Western countries while also remaining close to Moscow - Erdogan opposes the sanctions against it.

Reuters, 5 May 2022

‘Gezi’ protest in Germany: Aslı Erdoğan speaks in handcuffs

Held by journalists and writers from Turkey in Germany, the protest against the Gezi ruling was supported by the politicians from Germany and representatives from NGOs such as Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders.

Bianet, 4 May 2022

"Judicial assassination"

Even by the standards of Turkey's judiciary, which tends to the government's bidding, the prosecution of Mr Kavala has been a farce.

The Economist, 30 April 2022

Turkey reaches a new low of despotism

Mr. Kavala, too, cannot be silenced by prison bars. If Mr. Erdogan had any common sense, he would release Mr. Kavala and invite him over for a personal talk. Mr. Erdogan might learn something about real power — that of principles.

Editorial Board, 29 April 2022

Erdogan Says Jailed Businessman Kavala Is ‘Turkey’s Soros’

Monday’s verdict was criticized by rights groups and Turkey’s western allies as an attempt to silence opponents under Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian rule.

Bloomberg, 28 April 2022

Kavala case shows Turkey’s lamentable march to autocracy

This is not “the hypocritical west” wagging its finger but rather a club with a rule book to which Turkey has signed up and then ignored.

Editorial Board, 27 April 2022

  

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