Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeSecretariat - Conflict Prevention Centre
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Borders Unit - May 2009 Photo exhibition
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Photo 1 of 15Patrolling borders remains a difficult operation in remote regions, and the OSCE has provided assistance to improve these patrols. Photo taken in Tajikistan, 3 April 2009. (OSCE) -
Photo 2 of 15Officers at border crossing points make the first impression on people entering the country. Sensitivity to individuals is an important element in professionalizing border management agencies. Photo taken in Georgia, 9 October 2008. (OSCE) -
Photo 3 of 15Border and customs advisers at OSCE field operations are an important link with participating States and their border management agencies. Photo taken in Tajikistan, 29 September 2008. (OSCE) -
Photo 4 of 15Patrolling the rivers and border lakes between countries offers opportunities for establishing co-operative ventures on security and enhanced trade. Photo taken on the Ukraine-Moldova border, 26 August 2008. (OSCE) -
Photo 5 of 15As travel documents evolve with the introduction of new security features, the OSCE's Anti-Terrorism Unit and Borders Team are workign together to update the skills of officers and investigators. Photo taken in Turkmenistan, 29 May 2008. (OSCE) -
Photo 6 of 15Border management presents challenges to many OSCE countries, leaving long lines and trade delays as people, vehicles and cargo wait their turn to cross. Photo taken on the Georgia-Turkey border, 22 May 2008. (OSCE) -
Photo 7 of 15The OSCE is engaged in security activities with Afghanistan, a Partner for Co-operation. Projects with Russia, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan are under way. Photo taken on the Tajik-Afghan border, 5 June 2008. (OSCE/Kati Heiska) -
Photo 8 of 15Ad hoc training on the identification of stolen vehicles and forged documents for border police and customs officers. Photo taken at Mehov Krs border crossing point, Serbia, 25 October 2007. (OSCE/Milan Obradovic) -
Photo 9 of 15Selectivity, targeting, profiling and risk analysis and management are tools to enhance security as well as to facilitate cross-border trade. Photo taken at Mehov Krs border crossing point, Serbia, 25 October 2007. (OSCE/Milan Obradovic) -
Photo 10 of 15The introduction of canine programmes to border security agencies across the OSCE has been quite rapid through the past decade. Photo taken in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 5 October 2007. (OSCE) -
Photo 11 of 15OSCE field operations in border security and management often require travelling long hours and over great distances. Photo taken in Kazakhstan, 7 September 2007. (OSCE) -
Photo 12 of 15OSCE border assessments have become a vital part of recommending strategies for strengthening borders throughout Central Asia. Photo taken in Kyrgyzstan, 2 September 2007. (OSCE) -
Photo 13 of 15The Border Security and Management Concept is the cornerstone of all OSCE activities related to borders. Photo taken in Tajikistan, 3 April 2006. (OSCE) -
Photo 14 of 15Mentoring of personnel combined with study visits has been an effective way to encourage professionalization of the border security and management agencies of OSCE countries. Photo taken in Finland, 26 August 2005. (OSCE) -
Photo 15 of 15Bodies of water between nations can be a pathway for the swift and illegal movement of people using small, fast boats. Photo taken in Albania, 3 April 2004. (OSCE)
