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Unlawfully Detained in a Turkish Prison, Osman Kavala Still Stands up for Rights

I’m pleased – though not surprised – that Kavala is standing tall in prison. He deserves the international accolades he is receiving, but above all he deserves his freedom.

Hugh Williamson, 2 Temmuz 2025

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 Ocak 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 Aralık 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 Aralık 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 Ekim 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 Haziran 2022

Landmark Judgment Against Turkey for Ignoring European Ruling (2)

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 Temmuz 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 Mayıs 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 Mayıs 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 Nisan 2022

Philanthropist sentenced to life in Turkey in ‘travesty’ trial over Gezi Park protests

The trial was repeatedly condemned as unjust and politically motivated by rights groups as well as the Council of Europe.

The Guardian, 25 Nisan 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 Nisan 2022

Erdogan Critic Given Life Sentence in Ruling Likely to Stoke Tensions With West

Businessman Osman Kavala was charged with trying to overthrow Turkish government; human rights groups say he is a political prisoner.

WSJ, 25 Nisan 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 Nisan 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.

Financial Times, 27 Nisan 2022

  

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