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Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
OSCE Representative, as recipient of “Dialogue of Cultures” award, addresses media congress of young journalists in Russia
Publishing date: 18 November 2015
ST. PETERSBURG, Russian Federation, 18 November 2015 – Following the announcement by Russia’s Council of Mediacongress that the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović is to receive the “Dialogue of Cultures” award, the Representative said she was honoured to receive the prize and repeated her call to Russia’s authorities to fulfil OSCE media freedom commitments and to ensure journalists’ safety and the media’s independence...
Albania should reject bill introducing imprisonment for libel of public officials, says OSCE Representative and calls for full decriminalization
Publishing date: 12 November 2015
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation
Location: Albania
VIENNA, 12 November 2015- OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed concern about draft amendments to Albania’s Criminal Code, and called on members of the Parliament to reject the bill which establishes imprisonment as a penalty for libel against public figures...
OSCE media freedom representative urges caution and further consideration of new Investigatory Powers Bill in the United Kingdom
Publishing date: 10 November 2015
What we do: Media laws
Location: United Kingdom
VIENNA, 10 November 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today urged the Parliament of the United Kingdom to exercise great caution, and give ample consideration, to the right to freedom of information and free expression when debating a draft bill that could increase the surveillance powers of law enforcement authorities in the country...
Media’s independence must be respected, OSCE Representative says following court ruling on Rustavi 2 TV in Georgia
Publishing date: 6 November 2015
What we do: Media pluralism
Location: Georgia
VIENNA, 6 November 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today said that a court ruling in Georgia ordering the replacement of the management at television channel Rustavi 2, poses a threat to media freedom as it threatens the independence of a major media outlet’s editorial policy...
OSCE Representative mourns death of prominent media freedom advocate Ronald Koven
Publishing date: 2 November 2015
VIENNA, 2 November 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed deep sorrow following the death of Ronald Koven who passed away on 30 October 2015...
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
What we do: Safety of journalists
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...
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
What we do: Media laws
Location: United Kingdom
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...
OSCE Representative condemns police raid against media outlets in Turkey, calls on authorities to restore and ensure media pluralism
Publishing date: 28 October 2015
What we do: Media pluralism, Safety of journalists
Location: Türkiye
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...
Shutdown of yet another independent magazine in Kazakhstan a further sign of deteriorating media freedom, OSCE Representative says
Publishing date: 27 October 2015
What we do: Media pluralism
Location: Kazakhstan
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 raises concern over attack of Buzzfeed journalist and threats to storm AFP offices in France, welcomes swift police action
Publishing date: 24 October 2015
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: France
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.