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Osman Kavala: Council of Europe warns Turkey over jailed activist

Summary by Ground News

The Council of Europe says it will launch "infringement proceedings" against Turkey. The European Court of Human Rights said Osman Kavala's jailing was political. The Council has asked Turkey to submit its view on the case by January 19, 2022. Kvala is charged with financing 2013 anti-government protests and playing a role in the coup attempt.

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The Independent

Erdogan’s Turkey censured by Council of Europe for jailing activist Osman Kavala

For only the second time in 72 years, the council launched ‘infringement’ procedures

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Deutsche Welle

Osman Kavala: Council of Europe warns Turkey over jailed activist

The European rights body has said it will launch disciplinary action over Turkey's repeated refusal to comply with a 2019 ruling to release jailed activist Osman Kavala by the European Court of Human Rights.

2 years ago·Germany

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Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)…

Dispute over activist Kavala - Council of Europe does not accept Erdogan's actions

Turkey still refuses to release Osman Kavala. The Council of Europe is now initiating criminal proceedings.

2 years ago·Zürich, Switzerland

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EURACTIV

Council of Europe to discipline Turkey over jailed activist

The Council of Europe said Friday (3 December) it will launch disciplinary action against Turkey for refusing to free prominent activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala, triggering a procedure used only once before in the organisation's history.

2 years ago

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Duvar English

Council of Europe notifies Turkey of planned action over Osman Kavala

The Council of Europe has launched infringement proceedings against Turkey for refusing to release Osman Kavala, asking the country to submit its view on the case by Jan. 19, 2022. In a separate statement, the rights watchdog once again urged Turkey to ensure the immediate release of opposition Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtaş.

2 years ago

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