European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman
Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.
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"This obstruction of justice must end. Turkey's authorities, including judicial and prosecutorial, must act to free Osman Kavala immediately and unconditionally."
— Eve Geddie , Activist
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Eve Geddie is an advocate for human rights, involved with Amnesty International.
Osman Kavala is a philanthropist and activist who has been imprisoned in Turkey since 2017 over politically motivated charges.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the President of Turkey, known for his controversial policies and governance.
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Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.
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