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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Cinar Kiper

A European body condemns Turkey's sentencing of an activist for links to 2013 protests

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A European governmental body that focuses on human rights, democracy and the rule of law on Saturday condemned the decision by Turkey's Supreme Court to confirm the aggravated life sentence for activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala.

Kavala is the founder of a nonprofit organization, Anadolu Kultur, which focuses on cultural and artistic projects promoting peace and dialogue.

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