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Series of OSCE-supported training courses for customs officers from Afghanistan, Tajikistan concludes in Dushanbe
Publishing date: 5 November 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Border management
DUSHANBE, 5 November 2013 – A conference to mark the conclusion of an OSCE-supported project ‘Strengthening the Customs Administration of Afghanistan’ funded by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance was held at the Border Management Staff College today...
OSCE Centre helps prosecutors fight cybercrime in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 5 November 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana
What we do: Countering terrorism
ASTANA, 5 November 2013- A two-day training seminar for prosecutors on countering cybercrime began today in Astana. The course, which is led by national and international experts, focuses on global issues related to cybercrime, in particular the increasing misuse of advanced computer systems by various criminal groups...
OSCE media freedom representative calls for release of Uzbek journalist in poor health
Publishing date: 5 November 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 5 November 2013 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today called for the release of journalist Solijon Abdurakhmanov, whose health has deteriorated in recent weeks.
OSCE helps Ukrainian demining experts to learn safe clearance standards
Publishing date: 5 November 2013
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Reform and co-operation in the security sector
Twenty-two senior and field managers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine’s headquarters, training institutions, and 15 regional emergency departments learned about International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG) at a workshop in Kyiv, organised by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine from 29 to 31 October 2013...
OSCE media freedom representative concerned about decision to strip Russia’s Rosbalt news agency of registration
Publishing date: 4 November 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media laws, Media pluralism
VIENNA, 4 November 2013 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed concern about developments regarding Rosbalt information agency, one of the biggest online news portals in Russia...
OSCE media freedom representative concerned proposed legislation in Iceland could limit freedom of expression
Publishing date: 4 November 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
VIENNA, 4 November 2013 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed concern about a proposed law in Iceland which would criminalize certain forms of expression directed toward minorities or any other group that might be considered vulnerable...
Kosovo municipal elections- OSCE Secretary General condemns violence
Publishing date: 4 November 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General
VIENNA, 4 November 2013 – OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier has strongly condemned the violence in northern Mitrovica/Mitrovicë that marred yesterday's poll...