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Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
OSCE Media Freedom Representative Teresa Ribeiro expresses deep sadness over passing of prominent Dutch journalist Peter R. de Vries
Publishing date: 15 July 2021
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Netherlands
KYIV, 15 July 2021-— OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Teresa Ribeiro expressed her profound sadness over the passing of prominent Dutch investigative reporter, Peter R. de Vries.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative outraged at shooting of prominent journalist in the Netherlands
Publishing date: 7 July 2021
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Netherlands
VIENNA, 7 July 2021- OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Teresa Ribeiro expressed her outrage at the shooting of prominent Dutch investigative reporter, Peter R. de Vries.
OSCE Representative Désir calls for release of Dutch journalist Robert Bas; urges authorities to respect confidentiality of journalists’ sources
Publishing date: 25 October 2019
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Netherlands
VIENNA, 25 October 2019 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, expressed his concern today about the order of the examining magistrate of the court in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to hold journalist Robert Bas in custody to leverage him to disclose his sources.
OSCE Representative welcomes new law on protection of journalists’ rights to confidential sources in Netherlands
Publishing date: 1 October 2018
Location: Netherlands
VIENNA, 1 October 2018- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, today welcomed the entry into force of a new law in the Netherlands which provides enhanced protection for the confidentiality of journalists’ sources...
OSCE media freedom representative welcomes Dutch initiative to counter violence against journalists
Publishing date: 24 July 2018
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Netherlands
VIENNA, 24 July 2018- OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, welcomed today the recent agreement between the authorities and the media community in the Netherlands to counter threats and violence against journalists. The move comes against the background of the deteriorating safety climate for media workers.
OSCE Representative condemns arson attack on offices of De Telegraaf newspaper in Netherlands, urges complete and thorough investigation
Publishing date: 26 June 2018
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Netherlands
VIENNA, 26 June 2018 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, today expressed alarm after a van was driven into the offices of the De Telegraaf newspaper in the Netherlands, and the vehicle then set on fire...
OSCE media freedom representative expresses concern over seizure of journalist’s records in leak investigation in the Netherlands
Publishing date: 8 June 2018
Location: Netherlands
VIENNA, 8 June 2018 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, today expressed his concern about the seizure of a Dutch journalist’s records as part of an ongoing investigation into the leaking of classified information...
OSCE Representative condemns killing of journalist in the Netherlands
Publishing date: 9 December 2016
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Netherlands
HAMBURG, Germany, 9 December 2016 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today condemned the murder of journalist Martin Kok who was shot dead near Amsterdam yesterday evening...
OSCE media freedom representative welcomes Dutch net neutrality law
Publishing date: 14 May 2012
What we do: Media freedom on the internet, Media laws
Location: Netherlands
VIENNA, 14 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, welcomed today the Netherlands’ passing of a net neutrality law, making it the first OSCE country to do so...
OSCE media freedom representative concerned over detention of Dutch journalists for refusing to name source
Publishing date: 30 November 2006
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Netherlands
VIENNA, 30 November 2006- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, said today that he was concerned about the detention of two Dutch journalists for refusing to reveal their sources...