Türkiye’s Highest Court Upholds Life Sentence Against Osman Kavala and 18-Year Jail Sentences: A Politically-Motivated Blow for Human Rights Introduction In a recent decision, Türkiye’s highest court has upheld a life sentence against prominent activist Osman Kavala and 18-year jail sentences against four others, Çiğdem Mater, Can Atalay, Mine Özerden, […]
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The Crackdown Continues: Alexey Navalny Receives Harsh Sentence in Russia
Russia: Grim New Sentence for Alexey Navalny Opposition Politician and Associate Convicted on Outlandish Extremism Charges An Apparent Attempt to Silence Dissent August 4, 2023 In a concerning turn of events, a Moscow court has handed down a new sentence intended to ensure that Russian opposition activist Alexey Navalny remains […]