Osman Kavala

Turkey

Council of Europe begins rare action against Turkey over Osman Kavala

The lengthy proceedings could see Turkey lose voting rights or be expelled from the European human rights body.

3 February 2022

Turkey

Trial of philanthropist Osman Kavala resumes in Turkey

Turkey has repeatedly refused to release Kavala despite a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights.

17 January 2022

Turkey

Osman Kavala: Council of Europe launches legal action against Turkey

The European Court of Human Rights had called for Kavala to be immediately released, but Turkey has dismissed the ruling.

3 December 2021

Turkey

Turkish court extends activist's detention despite pressure

Kavala, 64, is accused of funding nationwide anti-government protests in 2013 and helping orchestrate a coup attempt three years later.

26 November 2021

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan threatens ambassadors over Osman Kavala release calls

Ten ambassadors to Turkey had called on Turkey to resolve the case of a jailed human rights activist, who has been imprisoned without a conviction since 2017.

21 October 2021

Turkey

Erdoğan promises reforms in 2021, but abuses leave critics unconvinced

With European sanctions and a possible snap election looming in 2021, Turkey's president says his government is putting the finishing touches on economic and democratic reforms

1 January 2021