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OSCE's human rights office concerned about anti-Muslim violence
Publishing date: 19 September 2001
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
WARSAW, 19 September 2001 (OSCE)- The OSCE's human rights office today expressed concern about the recent wave of anti-Muslim incidents and violence in several OSCE countries following last week's terror attacks in the United States...
OSCE welcomes not guilty verdict in Jehovah's Witness trial in Armenia
Publishing date: 18 September 2001
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, National minority issues
YEREVAN, 18 September 2001-- The OSCE Office in Yerevan welcomes the verdict of not guilty in the case brought against Levon Markaryan in the first instance court in Armavir. Mr. Markaryan was accused under article 244...
OSCE Media Representative to hold discussions with journalists in Skopje
Publishing date: 10 September 2001
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
VIENNA, 10 September 2001 (OSCE)-- For 13 September 2001, Freimut Duve, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, has invited journalists and editors for a one day conference on the tasks, the chances and the challenges of free journalism...
New Head appointed for Skopje Mission
Publishing date: 22 August 2001
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Skopje
SKOPJE, 22 August 2001 (OSCE)- Ambassador Craig Jenness from Canada has been appointed as new Head of the OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje. He took up his duties on 20 August. Prior to this new position, Ambassador Jenness has been...
Skopje Mission strongly condemns destruction of Lesok Monastery
Publishing date: 21 August 2001
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
SKOPJE, 21 August 2001 (OSCE)-- The OSCE Mission to Skopje strongly condemns the destruction of the Lesok Monastery in the early hours of today. According to first findings, the destruction seems to be a deliberate and premeditated...
"This is a great day for peace in former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia", says Chairman-in-Office Geoana
Publishing date: 13 August 2001
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
BUCHAREST, 13 August 2001 (OSCE)- The Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Romanian Foreign Minister Mircea Geoana, participated today in the signing ceremony of the Framework Agreement...
OSCE Chairman-in-Office Geoana to participate in signing ceremony of Framework Agreement in Skopje
Publishing date: 12 August 2001
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
BUCHAREST, 12 August 2001 (OSCE)- The Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Romanian Foreign Minister Mircea Geoana, will travel tomorrow to Skopje to participate in the planned signing...