Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
OSCE media freedom representative condemns attack against media outlet in Montenegro
Publishing date: 19 October 2015
VIENNA, 19 October 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today called for a full investigation into the recent attack on the office of TV Pink M in Podgorica, Montenegro, in which one journalist suffered minor injuries...
Death of journalist Jacky Sutton a great loss for journalism, OSCE Representative says urging swift investigation
Publishing date: 20 October 2015
VIENNA, 20 October 2015 – The circumstances of the death of journalist Jacky Sutton must be swiftly investigated, Dunja Mijatović, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media said today...
Young journalists from Russia and Ukraine meet to discuss professional ethics, joint projects
Publishing date: 20 October 2015
Collections: Two Countries – One Profession: A dialogue between journalists’ organizations from Russia and Ukraine
VIENNA, 20 October 2015 – Young journalists from Russia and Ukraine met in Vienna on 19 and 20 October to discuss professional ethical standards and to develop ideas for joint projects...
OSCE media freedom representative calls on authorities in Croatia not to obstruct journalists in their work, following incident at border
Publishing date: 20 October 2015
VIENNA, 20 October 2015 – Croatian law enforcement officers should facilitate the work of journalists reporting on the refugee crisis, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović said today...
OSCE Representative warns of implications for media pluralism in Georgia amid ongoing dispute over ownership of Rustavi 2
Publishing date: 22 October 2015
NEW YORK, 22 October 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today reiterated her concern about the ongoing ownership dispute involving the Georgian television channel Rustavi 2 and its implications for media pluralism in the country...
OSCE Representative raises concern over attack of Buzzfeed journalist and threats to storm AFP offices in France, welcomes swift police action
Publishing date: 24 October 2015
VIENNA, 24 October 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed concern about a recent attack against a journalist with Buzzfeed and an attempt to storm the offices of Agence France Presse (AFP) during a public protest in Paris.
Shutdown of yet another independent magazine in Kazakhstan a further sign of deteriorating media freedom, OSCE Representative says
Publishing date: 27 October 2015
VIENNA, 27 October 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today condemned the shutdown of yet another media outlet in Kazakhstan, a move that can further limit free expression and free media in the country...
OSCE Representative condemns police raid against media outlets in Turkey, calls on authorities to restore and ensure media pluralism
Publishing date: 28 October 2015
VIENNA, 28 October 2015 – Police raiding offices of media outlets, detaining journalists, and using tear gas and water cannons, is unacceptable, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović said today...
OSCE Representative expresses concern over use of anti-terror legislation to seize BBC journalist's materials in the United Kingdom
Publishing date: 29 October 2015
NUREMBERG, Germany, 29 October 2015 – The United Kingdom’s anti-terrorism law should not be used to access information, communications or a reporter’s professional material, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović said today, expressing concern about the possible chilling effect of the law on investigative journalism...
On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, OSCE Representative calls on participating States to step up their investigations
Publishing date: 2 November 2015
VIENNA, 2 November 2015 – On the occasion of International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today called on OSCE participating States to investigate all attacks on journalists thoroughly and to prosecute those who commit crimes against members of the media...