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Scandalous verdict at the Osman Kavala trial

Following the final verdict at the Osman Kavala trial condemning the defendant to a life in prison, the Chairman of the Executive Board at the Gerda Henkel Foundation, Dr. Michael Hanssler, vigorously criticized the conviction.

26 April 2022

Statement by Osman Kavala | 4 May 2022

The Gezi trial unveiled the state of the judiciary; further exposing the great danger posed to fellow citizens by manipulation of the judiciary in such terms.

4 May 2022

Joint İHD-HRFT Statement on the Gezi Park Trial Verdict

We also urge the political power to immediately put an end to judicial harassment and to comply with the Constitution and international conventions and covenants Turkey is a party to, most notably the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), as well as complying with the judgments of the ECtHR as per its obligations.

Human Rights Foundation, 26 April 2022

"Ein Fatales Zeichen": Europäische Stiftungen und Kulturmittler über die Verurteilung von Osman Kavala

Als Organisationen mit dem Ziel die europäisch-türkischen Beziehungen zu stärken, wollen wir, dass die Türkei ein wichtiges Mitglied des Europarats bleibt. Deshalb hoffen wir, dass das Land im Revisionsverfahren den von ihm freiwillig unterzeichneten Verpflichtungen nachkommt und Osman Kavala freilässt.

25 April 2022

Osman Kavala’s Defense Statement - 22 April 2022

As I noticed the emergence of the will to adjudicate this case in this hearing, I consider it necessary to stress certain facts once again and for the last time, even though I do not expect them to have any impact on the judgment.

22 April 2022

Statement by Osman Kavala’s Defence Counsels Regarding the Decision of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe

The content and form of the judicial practices after the decision of acquittal issued in the Gezi Trial do not only constitute a failure to execute the judgment of the ECtHR, but also represent a series of violations that could not be ignored even if this judgment had not been issued.

2 February 2022

Failure to release Osman Kavala must prompt infringement proceedings

Turkey’s refusal to implement the binding judgment of the European Court is an unconscionable violation of Osman Kavala’s right to liberty and represents a serious threat to the integrity of the European human rights system.

26 November 2021

Vote for infringement proceedings must prompt the immediate release of Osman Kavala

Amnesty International’s Europe Director Nils Muižnieks: "The message from the Committee of Ministers today is clear: Turkey must release Osman Kavala and end his politically motivated persecution."

Amnesty International, 2 February 2022

Statement by Osman Kavala upon completion of his 4th year in prison

After losing four years of my life and becoming an “issue of the country”, the only aspect I can find solace in is the possibility that the process I experienced could contribute to confronting the crucial problems in the judiciary of Turkey, thus, those who will be brought to justice in the future could receive a fairer treatment.

Osman Kavala, 2 November 2021

Statement by Osman Kavala | 22 October 2021

Considering a fair trial is no longer possible under these circumstances, I believe it is meaningless for me to attend the upcoming hearings and present a defence.

22 October 2021

Statement by Osman Kavala | October 9, 2021

Osman Kavala gave a statement following the Court decision regarding his continuation of detention on October 8, 2021.

9 October 2021

Osman Kavala’s Defence Statement - 8 October 2021

The defence statement given by Osman Kavala during the trial on 8 October 2021 is now available.

8 October 2021

Statement by Kavala Municipality

Theodoros Mouriadis pointed out that the government of the neighbor country must introduce the proceedings for a fair trial for Osman Kavala and indicated that it will soon take concrete initiatives to promote the request for his immediate release.

14 September 2021

Statement by Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

Mr Kavala should have not been in detention in the first place. His prolonged, illegal detention displays contempt for human rights and the rule of law. He must be released now.

2 September 2021

Statement by Osman Kavala's Defense Counsels | 4 August 2021

Unfortunately, the violations of Osman Kavala’s rights found by the ECtHR in its decision are continuing and the rules regarding detention are intentionally not being implemented. 

4 August 2021

  

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