Turkey urged to free Osman Kavala after top court ruling

International human rights organizations have called on Turkey to immediately release businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala, urging member states to demand compliance with a European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruling. In a joint statement, the groups asked member countries to clearly and firmly require Turkey to follow the ECHR’s decisions and to continue pressing for Kavala’s release without delay. Kavala has been in prison since 2017, facing charges linked to nationwide protests and a failed coup attempt. The ECHR has repeatedly ruled that his detention is unjust and violates his rights. The new appeal comes as Turkey faces growing international scrutiny over its treatment of detainees and its adherence to court rulings.