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Representative on Freedom of the Media

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The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media observes media developments in all 56 OSCE participating States. He provides early warning on violations of freedom of expression and promotes full compliance with OSCE press freedom commitments.

Press releases

Public broadcasting in Bosnia and Herzegovina faces multiple threats, warns OSCE media freedom representative

SARAJEVO, 9 May 2008 - The future of public broadcasting in Bosnia and Herzegovina is under threat and urgent action is needed, said Miklos Haraszti, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, at a conference in Sarajevo which ended yesterday.

OSCE media freedom representative asks new Russian President to address media freedom challenges

Miklos Haraszti, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media. (OSCE/Mikhail Evstafiev)

VIENNA, 7 May 2008 - Miklos Haraszti, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, congratulated Dmitry Medvedev on assuming the Russian Presidency today, and asked him to undertake measures to improve the media freedom situation in his country...

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Features

Media freedom in OSCE area faces new challenges as Representative's Office marks tenth anniversary

Plantu, editorial cartoonist of the French daily Le Monde, presents his cartoons at the 10th anniversary event of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Vienna, 29 February 2008. (OSCE/Dieter Nagl)

Despite the many successes during its first ten years, the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media will remain vigilant against new and worrying trends in the OSCE region.

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Miklos Haraszti, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, meets students at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, 20 October 2006. (OSCE/Eric Gourlan)

Miklos Haraszti, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, meets students at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, 20 October 2006. (OSCE/Eric Gourlan)

Documents

Special Report on Handling of the Media during Political Demonstrations: Observations and Recommendations

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