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Media censorship and intimidation of journalists in Ukraine must stop, says OSCE media representative
Publishing date: 3 March 2014
Collections: Statements from OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media on media freedom situation in Crimea, Ukraine
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
VIENNA, 3 March 2014 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today said harassment of journalists in Ukraine must stop, and that members of the media must be able to perform their work...
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities on urgent mission to Ukraine
Publishing date: 3 March 2014
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
What we do: National minority issues
Astrid Thors, the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, arrived in Ukraine on Sunday, 2 March 2014, to assess first-hand the situation on the ground, especially regarding the Crimean peninsula...
OSCE PA President expresses grave concern at developments in Ukraine; calls on States to respect Helsinki Final Act
Publishing date: 3 March 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
COPENHAGEN, 3 March 2014 – OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Ranko Krivokapic today expressed grave concern at developments in Ukraine and urged all OSCE participating States to respect the principles and spirit of the Helsinki Final Act.
OSCE/ODIHR to send an election observation mission for the 25 May early presidential election in Ukraine
Publishing date: 3 March 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
WARSAW, 3 March 2014 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) announced today that it would send an election observation mission to Ukraine for the 25 May early presidential election...
Swiss Chair updates UN Secretary General on latest OSCE activities regarding Ukraine
Publishing date: 2 March 2014
Content type: Press statement
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
Bern, March 2, 2014 – OSCE Chair and Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter discussed the crisis regarding Crimea with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, emphasizing importance of coordination between the UN and the OSCE.
Chairman in Office urges participating States to refrain from unilateral actions and to engage in a meaningful dialogue
Publishing date: 1 March 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
BERN, 1 March 2014- OSCE Chairperson in Office and Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter has expressed his deep concerns about the volatile and further aggravated situation regarding Crimea. He welcomed the UN Security Council members’ commitment to Ukrainian unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty, as expressed during its meeting on Friday, February 28.
OSCE media freedom representative gravely concerned about presence of armed people at state-run channel Krym in Ukraine
Publishing date: 28 February 2014
Collections: Statements from OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media on media freedom situation in Crimea, Ukraine
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
NEW YORK, 28 February 2014 – OSCE Representative on Freedom Dunja Mijatović today expressed her concern about the presence of armed group of people at national TV and radio channel Krym in Simferopol, Ukraine...