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Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
OSCE media freedom representative condemns attack against journalist in Pristina
Publishing date: 12 July 2012
What we do: Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 12 July 2012- Dunja Mijatović, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, today deplored the physical assault against Halil Matoshi, a columnist with the daily Koha Ditore in Pristina...
New charges against journalist further curb free expression in Turkey, says OSCE media freedom representative
Publishing date: 6 July 2012
What we do: Media laws, Safety of journalists
Location: Türkiye
VIENNA, 6 July 2012- Dunja Mijatović, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, today expressed concern over the new charges brought against Turkish investigative journalist Ahmet Şık, and called on the authorities to protect the right to free expression in the country...
OSCE media freedom representative regrets fine imposed on journalist in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 4 July 2012
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Kyrgyzstan
VIENNA, 4 July 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, regretted today a Kyrgyzstan court decision to fine journalist Vladimir Farafonov...
OSCE media freedom representative and other global advocates for free speech call on governments to address attacks on media
Publishing date: 25 June 2012
What we do: Safety of journalists
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, 25 June 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, and three other international freedom of expression rapporteurs, launched today their annual 2012 Joint Declaration on "Crimes against Freedom of Expression"...
OSCE media freedom representative condemns arrest and new charges against Andrzej Poczobut, calls for immediate release
Publishing date: 22 June 2012
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Belarus
VIENNA, 22 June 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, condemned today the arrest of Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut and called the new charges against him for libel of the President politically motivated...
OSCE media freedom representative concerned about negative developments in Azerbaijan
Publishing date: 14 June 2012
What we do: Media laws, Safety of journalists
Location: Azerbaijan
VIENNA, 14 June 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, expressed today her concern over the persistent intimidation of journalists and attempts to restrict access to information in Azerbaijan...
OSCE media representative welcomes release of Azerbaijani social media activist, hopes all imprisoned journalists will be liberated soon
Publishing date: 4 June 2012
What we do: Media freedom on the internet, Safety of journalists
Location: Azerbaijan
VIENNA, 4 June 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, welcomed today the early release from prison of social media activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev, adding that she hoped all imprisoned journalists would also be set free soon.
OSCE media freedom representative condemns attack on Russian journalist, welcomes police investigation
Publishing date: 29 May 2012
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Russia
VIENNA, 29 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, condemned today the attack on Russian radio journalist Sergei Aslanyan and called upon authorities to swiftly identify the perpetrators...
OSCE media freedom representative condemns attack on journalist in Romania and calls for swift investigation
Publishing date: 18 May 2012
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Romania
VIENNA, 18 May 2012 – Dunja Mijatović, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, today condemned the attack on journalist Dan Buruca and called on the Romanian authorities to carry out a thorough and quick investigation...
OSCE media freedom representative condemns brutal attack against journalist in Greece and urges swift investigation
Publishing date: 11 May 2012
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Greece
VIENNA, 11 May 2012- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, today condemned the beating of Greek journalist Konstantinos Bogdanos, and called for a swift investigation by the authorities...