'If I were to be released, it would become clear that the charges against me were of a bogus nature and Gezi was a show trial.' In an exclusive interview with DW imprisoned Turkish activist Osman Kavala speaks about his sentence, his hopes and fears.
For the DW documentary"Osman Kavala: A Voice from Prison," DW reporter Linda Vierecke was once again able to interview him — this time in writing.Osman Kavala: My extended imprisonment helps to sustain the perception that theagainst me have validity. The president stated several times that my guilt is the reason for my imprisonment. This message can also be understood as 'my imprisonment is the indicator of my guilt.
In my case, Mr. Erdogan started making grave accusations against me even before the indictment was prepared. I think neither the government nor the prosecutors who had prepared the indictment actually believe in the absurd allegation that I planned and organized the protests in collaboration with George Soros It was clear from the very beginning that the protests developed spontaneously and had no central command structure.
Moreover, this trial sets an example for the judiciary, guiding them on how to act and decide in accordance with the government's perception and priorities. I thought that promoting personal contacts, communication, and collaboration between the artists, writers, and intellectuals from Istanbul and Diyarbakir would contribute to the development of mutual understanding, hence trust, which is necessary to feel ourselves as members of the same community.
Earning money is fine. But I think that to live in a society where people of different faiths and ethnicities feel as equal citizens, and where poor and rich enjoy similar public services, is a great privilege, and believing that your work contributes to the advent of such a society also gives a feeling of enrichment, despite some risks it entails.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has called on the Turkish government to release Osman KavalaWhat was your first reaction to the aggravated life sentence? How do you feel now?
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