Istanbul prosecutor should drop the new charges against 16 people, including Osman Kavala, that view the Gezi protests as a coup attempt, Human Rights Watch said today. 21 February 2019
Istanbul prosecutor should drop the new charges against 16 people, including Osman Kavala, that view the Gezi protests as a coup attempt, Human Rights Watch said today.
21 February 2019
Outlandish charges against Osman Kavala and 15 others must be dropped 20 February 2019
Outlandish charges against Osman Kavala and 15 others must be dropped
20 February 2019
If the charges of “undermining the constitutional order” and “taking down the government” brought against me were based on findings as solid and unequivocal as indicated by the press release of the prosecutor’s office, one would probably expect to see an already prepared indictment and a defense sent to the ECtHR. 1 February 2019
If the charges of “undermining the constitutional order” and “taking down the government” brought against me were based on findings as solid and unequivocal as indicated by the press release of the prosecutor’s office, one would probably expect to see an already prepared indictment and a defense sent to the ECtHR.
1 February 2019
CIMAM believes this situation represents systematic harassment of leading cultural professionals and we wish to express our solidarity with our colleagues in Turkey. 11 January 2019
CIMAM believes this situation represents systematic harassment of leading cultural professionals and we wish to express our solidarity with our colleagues in Turkey.
11 January 2019
On 23 December 2018, a group of artists and civil society representatives gathered in front of Silivri Prison for solidarity with Osman Kavala. 23 December 2018
On 23 December 2018, a group of artists and civil society representatives gathered in front of Silivri Prison for solidarity with Osman Kavala.
23 December 2018
Third party intervention by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights 20 December 2018
Third party intervention by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights
20 December 2018
I am waiting for my indictment to be prepared before long so that I could demonstrate the charges against me of attempting to annihilate the constitutional order and the government, which constitute the reason of my over one-year-long detention, and the allegations that I am the director and the financier of the Gezi protests are unfounded and groundless. 26 November 2018
I am waiting for my indictment to be prepared before long so that I could demonstrate the charges against me of attempting to annihilate the constitutional order and the government, which constitute the reason of my over one-year-long detention, and the allegations that I am the director and the financier of the Gezi protests are unfounded and groundless.
26 November 2018
Artists, academics, activists and politicians gathered in Silivri for solidarity with Osman Kavala and they read out a statement. 3 November 2018
Artists, academics, activists and politicians gathered in Silivri for solidarity with Osman Kavala and they read out a statement.
3 November 2018
Civil Rights Defenders demand that the Turkish authorities ensure the right to liberty and security and the right to fair trial, in line with Articles 5 and 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights. 31 October 2018
Civil Rights Defenders demand that the Turkish authorities ensure the right to liberty and security and the right to fair trial, in line with Articles 5 and 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
31 October 2018
I hope that my situation will contribute to the comprehension of the harm caused to the citizens and the judiciary of the Republic of Turkey by this failing regime of abusive detention to a greater degree. 31 October 2018
I hope that my situation will contribute to the comprehension of the harm caused to the citizens and the judiciary of the Republic of Turkey by this failing regime of abusive detention to a greater degree.
One year in Turkish prison without charge – Over 10,000 people, together with artists from and supporters of the Maxim Gorki Theatre, are calling for the release of founder and cultural producer Osman Kavala. 31 October 2018
One year in Turkish prison without charge – Over 10,000 people, together with artists from and supporters of the Maxim Gorki Theatre, are calling for the release of founder and cultural producer Osman Kavala.
Artists, academics, and arts and culture people that gathered in various cities around the world celebrated Osman Kavala's birthday through their wishes for many more free years to come. 2 October 2018
Artists, academics, and arts and culture people that gathered in various cities around the world celebrated Osman Kavala's birthday through their wishes for many more free years to come.
2 October 2018
Human Rights Association (IHD) Istanbul Branch made a public statement on 30 September 2018 in front of the Silivri Prison. 30 September 2018
Human Rights Association (IHD) Istanbul Branch made a public statement on 30 September 2018 in front of the Silivri Prison.
30 September 2018
This news of Osman's incarceration distresses and dismays me, not only for the personal hardship inflicted on him and his family, but what it says about Turkey, a country which I came to love so much during my visits. Reem Kelani, 20 September 2018
This news of Osman's incarceration distresses and dismays me, not only for the personal hardship inflicted on him and his family, but what it says about Turkey, a country which I came to love so much during my visits.
Reem Kelani, 20 September 2018
Academics from the universities of Harvard, Yale, Oxford, MIT and Columbia have drawn attention to the situation of rights advocate and businessperson Osman Kavala, who has been behind bars for 10 months. 18 September 2018
Academics from the universities of Harvard, Yale, Oxford, MIT and Columbia have drawn attention to the situation of rights advocate and businessperson Osman Kavala, who has been behind bars for 10 months.
18 September 2018
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