Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeOSCE Mission to Serbia
Press releases and media advisories
OSCE Mission to Serbia promotes application of modern tools of criminal procedure
BELGRADE, 20 June 2013 – An OSCE-facilitated regional conference on the simplified forms of criminal procedure, which started today in Belgrade brought together some 130 participants... ()
Transitional justice, reconciliation key for restoring confidence in South Eastern Europe, say OSCE mission heads
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 17 May 2013 – The heads of the OSCE Missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia today called for further efforts in transitional justice and reconciliation to ensure regional stability and prosperity ahead of a two-day conference in Jahorina in Bosnia and Herzegovina... ()
OSCE Mission to Serbia supports development of prison administration
BELGRADE, 14 May 2013 – Ways to improve the rights of persons deprived of liberty and introduce new prisoner aftercare services that will facilitate their reintegration into society and reduce overcrowding in prisons are the focus of a two-day conference that opens in Belgrade today... ()
On International Roma Day, the OSCE Mission to Serbia calls for greater inclusion and tolerance
BELGRADE, 8 April 2013 – On the occasion of International Roma Day, the Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, Ambassador Peter Burkhard called for further efforts to ensure the inclusion of Roma and greater tolerance towards all members of Serbia’s society... ()
OSCE Mission to Serbia Head calls for respect, civility in democratic debate
BELGRADE, 15 March 2013 - The Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, Ambassador Peter Burkhard, today called for respect and civility in public dialogue after a debate organized with the assistance of the OSCE Mission was disrupted... ()
OSCE Mission expresses concern about Nis Prison suspension, calls for respect for whistleblower protection provisions
BELGRADE, 1 March 2013 - Paula Thiede, the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, expressed concern today at the decision of Nis Prison to suspend from work and initiate disciplinary procedures against Valentina Krstic, a whistleblower awarded protection by the Anti-corruption Agency... ()
Head of OSCE Mission to Serbia welcomes improved co-operation between Serbian and BiH war crimes prosecutors
BELGRADE, 31 January 2013 - The Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, Ambassador Peter Burkhard welcomed today the signing in Brussels of the agreement on evidence sharing in war crimes cases between the Chief Prosecutor of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the War Crimes Prosecutor of the Republic of Serbia... ()
OSCE Mission to Serbia supports independent institutions
BELGRADE, 18 January 2013 -- The Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, Paula Thiede expressed dismay at the negative public campaign against the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Nevena Petrusic, in some Serbian media outlets... ()
OSCE Mission to Serbia announces winners of 2012 Person of the Year award
BELGRADE, 12 December 2012 – The OSCE Mission to Serbia presented its Person of the Year awards at a ceremony in Belgrade today to recognize contributions made in the fight against corruption, media reform, police reform and the protection and advancement of human rights. ()
Ambassador Peter Burkhard takes up duties as Head of OSCE Mission to Serbia
BELGRADE, 6 December 2012 – Swiss career diplomat Ambassador Peter Burkhard assumed his duties as Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia today... ()