Osman Kavala: Council of Europe launches infringement proceedings against Turkey
European body begins process against Turkey that could see founding member's voting rights suspended over campaigner's 'political' imprisonment
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European body begins process against Turkey that could see founding member's voting rights suspended over campaigner's 'political' imprisonment
ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish court ruled Monday to keep prominent Turkish civil rights activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala in prison, despite his more than four years in pre-trial detention.
Council of Europe reportedly called for the jailed businessman and philanthropist to be released by February 2.
ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described social media Saturday as one of the main threats to democracy.
ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described social media Saturday as one of the main threats to democracy.