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Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
OSCE media freedom representative calls for the release of Kazakh journalist arrested in secrecy case
Publishing date: 14 January 2009
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Kazakhstan
VIENNA, 14 January 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, said today he had urged Kazakh authorities to release a journalist accused of disclosing official secrets and to adjust the relevant laws...
OSCE media freedom representative asks Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities to keep broadcast regulator independent
Publishing date: 16 January 2009
What we do: Media pluralism, Media self-regulation
Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina
VIENNA, 16 January 2009- Miklos Haraszti, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, said today he had asked the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to prevent legal changes that would threaten the independence of the country's broadcast...
OSCE media freedom representative warns of spiralling violence against journalists in Russia, urges government to act
Publishing date: 23 January 2009
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Russia
VIENNA, 23 January 2008- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, said today he had called on the President and the Prime Minister of Russia to undertake a resolute and vocal effort to protect journalists' physical security...
Kazakhstan's media law amendments valuable first step, further reform needed, says OSCE media freedom representative
Publishing date: 28 January 2009
What we do: Media laws
Location: Kazakhstan
VIENNA, 28 January 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, welcomed today the adoption of a number of amendments to Kazakhstan's media law, and underscored the need for further democratization of media governance...
OSCE media freedom watchdog urges Czech President to veto criminal provisions curtailing media freedom
Publishing date: 11 February 2009
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation, Media laws, Media pluralism
Location: Czech Republic
VIENNA, 11 February 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, today called on Czech President Vaclav Klaus to veto the draft criminal code and request Parliament to change provisions that threaten media freedom...
Inability of authorities to protect Russian journalists must be tackled at highest level, says OSCE media freedom representative
Publishing date: 19 February 2009
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Russia
VIENNA, 19 February 2009- OSCE Media Freedom Representative Miklos Haraszti, commenting on the acquittal of those accused in the murder of Anna Politkovskaya, expressed dismay today at the failure to counter violence against journalists in Russia...
OSCE media freedom representative urges swift and transparent investigation into stabbing attack on Kyrgyz journalist
Publishing date: 6 March 2009
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Kyrgyzstan
VIENNA, 6 March 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, urged Kyrgyz authorities today to conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the stabbing of political reporter Syrgak Abdyldayev...
OSCE helps Serbian municipal officials and journalists improve communication to ease access to information
Publishing date: 25 March 2009
What we do: Human rights
BELGRADE, 25 March 2009- A two-day OSCE training seminar that started in Belgrade today aims to help municipal officials and journalists work together to increase the public's access to information...
OSCE media freedom representative opens pioneering seminar for journalists in Turkmenistan, lectures at new Institute for Foreign Relations
Publishing date: 30 March 2009
Location: Turkmenistan
ASHGABAD, 30 March 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, met Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov today, and welcomed the government's intention to reform media education in the country...
OSCE media freedom representative calls on Moldovan authorities to ensure journalists' access, investigate cases of obstruction and intimidation
Publishing date: 14 April 2009
What we do: Media pluralism, Safety of journalists
Location: Moldova
VIENNA, 14 April 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, urged the Moldovan authorities today to secure free access for international media and allow unhindered reporting in the country...