Turkish patron and philanthropist Osman Kavala, imprisoned for four years without trial, will remain in prison until the next hearing scheduled for January 17 before the Istanbul court, AFP noted at the hearing.
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A dozen American and European ambassadors in particular had recently demanded his release in accordance with the request of the European Court of Human Rights, which threatens Turkey with sanctions.