Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
OSCE Representative Désir calls on Ukrainian authorities to find swift and effective solution for unblocking accounts of public broadcasting company
Publishing date: 28 February 2020
VIENNA, 28 February 2020 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, called today on the Ukrainian authorities to urgently find an effective solution to lift the blocking of the bank accounts of the public broadcasting company of Ukraine, UA:PBC.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative Désir dismayed by threats against journalists of web portal Capital in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 24 February 2020
VIENNA, 24 February 2020 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, expressed his dismay today at recent insults and threats by Duško Perović, Head of the Representative Office of the Republika Srpska in the Russian Federation, against journalists of the web portal Capital...
OSCE Media Freedom Representative calls on UK authorities not to extradite WikiLeaks editor Julian Assange to the US, ahead of Monday’s hearing
Publishing date: 23 February 2020
VIENNA, 23 February 2020 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, expressed his concern today at the potential extradition of WikiLeaks editor Julian Assange, ahead of his hearing on 24 February.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative pays tribute to Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak on second anniversary of his murder, as public hearings near conclusion
Publishing date: 20 February 2020
VIENNA, 20 February 2020 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, paid tribute today to investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová, on the second anniversary of their murders...
Harassment and violence against journalists in Azerbaijan is deplorable, says OSCE Media Freedom Representative, calling for swift investigation
Publishing date: 12 February 2020
VIENNA, 12 February 2020 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, today said that he deplores last night’s detentions, violent incidents and mistreatment of journalists during an election-related protest in Baku...
OSCE Media Freedom Representative concludes visit to Kyiv calling for more consultation on media law reforms to strengthen guarantees of media freedom
Publishing date: 7 February 2020
KYIV, 7 February 2020 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, concluded today his official visit to Kyiv, where he held discussions with the authorities, the media community and international organizations, focusing particularly on two new draft laws, on Media and on Countering Disinformation respectively.
Attack against journalist and lawyer in Grozny, Russia, extremely concerning, OSCE Media Freedom Representative urges full and thorough investigation
Publishing date: 7 February 2020
VIENNA, 7 February 2020 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, strongly condemned today the attack on Novaya Gazeta’s investigative journalist Elena Milashina and lawyer Marina Dubrovina in Grozny, the capital of the Chechen republic of the Russian Federation.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative highly concerned by absence of N1 from Telekom Serbia network
Publishing date: 7 February 2020
VIENNA, 7 February 2020 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, expressed his concern today over the absence of the independent media outlet N1 among channels offered by cable operators affiliated with the Telekom Serbia network. Telekom Serbia is a joint stock company predominantly owned by the state.
OSCE Representative Désir concerned by search at 1+1 channel in Ukraine, calls on authorities to respect confidentiality of sources
Publishing date: 6 February 2020
VIENNA, 6 February 2020 – Following yesterday’s search of the editorial office of 1+1 TV channel, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, called on the Ukrainian authorities to ensure that media activities are not obstructed and confidentiality of sources is respected.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative relieved that suspended sentence and probationary ban of Ukrainian RFE/RL journalist in Crimea came to an end
Publishing date: 3 February 2020
VIENNA, 3 February 2020 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, said today that he is relieved that Mykola Semena’s suspended sentence came to an end.