
LETTER FROM OSMAN KAVALA
by Kenan Malik
Osman Kavala, one of the most important intellectual and cultural figures in Turkey, was arrested in November. He remains in detention, in solitary confinement. He recently put out a statement through his lawyers. This is an English translation, first published by the Free Osman Kavala campaign. The situation, not just for Osman, but for hundreds of academics and others who have been detained in recent months, remains dangerous. Earlier this month Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s claimed in a speech that […]
Categories: Academia, International, Justice & Liberties • Tags: academic freedom, censorship, erdogan, free speech, osman kavala, turkey