The U.S. Department of State demanded from Turkey, the release of Osman Kavala, who has been imprisoned for 1000 days without conviction.
The U.S. Department of State made a written statement about the detention of businessman and human rights activist Osman Kavala. In a statement, Turkey to 'international obligations' reminded:
As of this week, Turkish philanthropist and civil society leader Osman Kavala has spent 1,000 days in detention without being convicted of any crime. The United States underscores the importance of respecting international obligations and commitments. We call upon Turkey to comply with its own commitment to justice and rule of law and to release Osman Kavala from detention, while pursuing a just, transparent, and speedy resolution to his case.
