Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
OSCE Representative saddened by tragic death of Azerbaijani journalists Ibrahimov and Abishov
Publishing date: 4 June 2021
VIENNA, 4 June 2021 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, expressed today her deep concern and sadness over the death of correspondent Maharram Ibrahimov (Alioghlu) and camera operator Siraj Abishov.
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media meets with Ambassador of Greece
Publishing date: 11 June 2021
On 11 June, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), Teresa Ribeiro, met with Ambassador Konstantinos Kollias to discuss media freedom in the OSCE region and in Greece.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative warns of further serious restrictions on freedom of expression in recently adopted Belarusian laws
Publishing date: 24 June 2021
VIENNA, 24 June 2021 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, today stated that the recently adopted laws in Belarus seriously contradict international human rights standards on freedom of expression and freedom of the media, including the OSCE commitments of the country.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative concludes Third Central Asia Judicial Dialogue
Publishing date: 25 June 2021
VIENNA, 25 June 2021- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, concluded today the Third Central Asia Judicial Dialogue. During the two-day online event, about 45 participants including judges from all five Central Asian countries and international experts, discussed how to protect freedom of expression and freedom of the media while taking into account other human rights and encouraging the exchange of best practices among the judiciaries in the OSCE region.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative alarmed by growing attacks on journalists in Turkey, urges authorities to bring all perpetrators to justice swiftly
Publishing date: 28 June 2021
VIENNA, 28 June 2021 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, expressed her concerns today over the latest physical attacks against journalists in Turkey.
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Ribeiro meets with Ambassador of Iceland Árnadóttir
Publishing date: 5 July 2021
On 2 July 2021, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), Teresa Ribeiro, met with Ambassador of Iceland, Kristín A. Árnadóttir, to discuss the current state of media freedom and freedom of expression in Iceland and the OSCE region...
OSCE Media Freedom Representative denounces violence against journalists in Tbilisi, calls on authorities to hold perpetrators responsible
Publishing date: 6 July 2021
VIENNA, 6 July 2021 — OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Teresa Ribeiro denounced today the mass violence against journalists reporting on protests in Georgia.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative outraged at shooting of prominent journalist in the Netherlands
Publishing date: 7 July 2021
VIENNA, 7 July 2021- OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Teresa Ribeiro expressed her outrage at the shooting of prominent Dutch investigative reporter, Peter R. de Vries.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative Teresa Ribeiro expresses deep sadness over passing of prominent Dutch journalist Peter R. de Vries
Publishing date: 15 July 2021
KYIV, 15 July 2021-— OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Teresa Ribeiro expressed her profound sadness over the passing of prominent Dutch investigative reporter, Peter R. de Vries.
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media: “Participating States should not use spyware against journalists”
Publishing date: 21 July 2021
VIENNA, 21 July 2021 — OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Teresa Ribeiro expressed today her profound concern about the reported usage of surveillance-software against journalists. She called upon all participating States to refrain from using such tools and techniques against media workers and to protect journalists from the use of such software against them by third parties.