Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
OSCE Representative saddened by death of Syrian journalist in Turkey claimed by ISIL/DAESH, urges increased safety for journalists in the country
Publishing date: 14 April 2016
VIENNA, 14 April 2016 – The tragic death of Syrian journalist Mohammed Zahir al-Sherqat on 12 April highlights the need to ensure safety of journalists in Turkey, Dunja Mijatović, OSCE media freedom representative said today...
OSCE media freedom representative concerned about state of Internet freedom in Turkey, calls for legal reform of Law 5651
Publishing date: 15 April 2016
VIENNA, 15 April 2016 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović expressed concern today about the state of Internet freedom in Turkey, following the blocking of the Russian news agency Sputnik’s website in the country...
Decision to prosecute satirist in Germany worrying, OSCE media freedom representative says, reiterating call to decriminalize defamation
Publishing date: 15 April 2016
VIENNA, 15 April 2016 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed concern about the decision in Germany to prosecute a satirist who derided the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan...
Free expression and freedom of the media remains under threat in Crimea, Ukraine, OSCE Representative says
Publishing date: 19 April 2016
VIENNA, 19 April 2016 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed concern about the intimidation of journalist Nikolay Semena in Crimea, Ukraine...
OSCE media freedom representative welcomes launch of new code of ethics for journalists in Montenegro
Publishing date: 21 April 2016
PODGORICA / VIENNA, 21 April 2016 – A new Code of ethics for journalists in Montenegro was launched today in Podgorica by the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, the Council of Europe, the Media Council for Self-Regulation (MCSR), and local publications Vijesti, Dan and Monitor...
OSCE Representative calls on authorities in Ukraine to refrain from restrictive laws limiting free media and free flow of information
Publishing date: 22 April 2016
VIENNA, 22 April 2016 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today said that recent legislative steps in Ukraine could limit the free flow of information...
Journalists’ safety still the main issue plaguing media freedom in OSCE region, Mijatović says during visit to Sarajevo
Publishing date: 25 April 2016
SARAJEVO, 25 April 2016 – The safety of journalists remains the main threat to media freedom in the OSCE region, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović said today during her visit to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina...
OSCE Representative reiterates call on Armenia authorities to ensure journalists’ safety
Publishing date: 26 April 2016
VIENNA, 26 April 2016 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today again expressed concern over journalists’ safety in Armenia following recent coercive actions by police against media representatives in Yerevan...
Obstruction of journalists’ work in Ukraine worrying, OSCE representative says
Publishing date: 26 April 2016
VIENNA, 26 April 2016 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed concern about the obstruction of the work of Savik Shuster, journalist, producer and host of the “Shuster Live” television show in Ukraine...
OSCE Representative condemns prison sentences against Cumhuriyet journalists in Turkey, urges to ensure their safety
Publishing date: 28 April 2016
VIENNA, 28 April 2016 – The sentencing of two journalists in Turkey for republishing a cartoon is deeply worrying and another serious setback for freedom of expression in Turkey, OSCE media freedom representative Dunja Mijatović said today...