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Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Excessive fines for defamation a threat to media freedom in Kyrgyzstan, says OSCE Representative
Publishing date: 16 December 2015
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation
Location: Kyrgyzstan
VIENNA, 16 December 2015- OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today called on the authorities in Kyrgyzstan not to impose disproportionate and excessive fines for civil defamation, following a recent ruling in a defamation case in the country involving a public figure...
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 Representative raises concern about recent media freedom developments in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 25 September 2015
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation, Media laws
Location: Kazakhstan
VIENNA, 25 September 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today said the recent developments in Kazakhstan related to freedom of the media and freedom of expression are worrying...
OSCE Representative encourages authorities in Iceland to preserve strong and independent media
Publishing date: 8 September 2015
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation, Media pluralism
Location: Iceland
REYKJAVIK, 8 September 2015 – Ending her two-day visit to Reykjavik, OSCE Representative on Freedom of Media Dunja Mijatović encouraged the authorities in Iceland to continue their efforts to strengthen media freedom and pluralism in the country...
Arrest of journalist underscores need for urgent reform of defamation law in Mongolia, Mijatović says
Publishing date: 22 July 2015
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation, Safety of journalists
Location: Mongolia
VIENNA, 22 July 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today said that the arrest of Sodnomdarjaa Battulga, a journalist with Info.mn news website, is disproportionate and excessive, and underscores the need for abolishing criminal defamation in Mongolia...
OSCE representative presents study on imprisoned journalists in Turkey, offers recommendations to improve situation and assist with legal reforms
Publishing date: 16 July 2015
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation, Media freedom on the internet, Media laws, Safety of journalists
Location: Türkiye
VIENNA, 16 July 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today urged Turkish authorities to reform laws that endanger free expression and media freedom, following the release of an updated study on imprisoned journalists...
OSCE Representative lauds defamation laws reform in Lithuania, reiterates call for full decriminalization
Publishing date: 9 July 2015
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation, Media laws
Location: Lithuania
VIENNA, 9 July 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today welcomed a recent decision in Lithuania to repeal criminal laws on insults, including provisions on special protection of public figures from insult...
OSCE Representative welcomes decriminalization of blasphemy in Iceland
Publishing date: 3 July 2015
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation
Locations: Iceland, Norway
SARAJEVO, 3 July 2015- OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today welcomed amendments passed by the Icelandic Parliament to decriminalize blasphemy...
OSCE Media Freedom Representative to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina 29 June – 3 July
Publishing date: 26 June 2015
Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina
VIENNA, 26 June 2015 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina on 29 June – 3 July to discuss media freedom issues with senior government officials, civil society and media representatives...
OSCE Representative denounces conviction of independent journalist and blogger in Russia
Publishing date: 22 January 2015
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation, Safety of journalists
Location: Russia