https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-court-says-the-turkish-judiciary-has-a-systematic-problem-in-ruling-on-philanthropistContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-court-says-the-turkish-judiciary-has-a-systematic-problem-in-ruling-on-philanthropisthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-court-says-the-turkish-judiciary-has-a-systematic-problem-in-ruling-on-philanthropist#u49809Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:55:15 +0000The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Turkey to release philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala, who is currently serving a life sentence. The court identified a "systematic problem" within the Turkish judiciary regarding the ruling on Kavala and ordered that his conviction be quashed. This marks the third such order from the European court demanding his freedom. Amnesty International has called for his immediate release following the ruling.Why it mattersOsman Kavala is a Turkish philanthropist and activist. His case has become a focal point for international scrutiny of t