OSCE establishes Mission in Kosovo

Conference

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Permanent Council, OSCE Mission in Kosovo

About

The new Mission replaced the transitional Task Force for Kosovo and formed a distinct component of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). Its responsibilities include:

  • training police, judicial and civil administrators 
  • furthering the development of civil society 
  • supporting media development 
  • organizing and supervising of elections 
  • monitoring, protecting and promoting human rights

Headquarters are located in Pristina and several field offices were set up by the end of 2000.

Resources

Press statement

OSCE Permanent Council decides on mandate for Kosovo Mission

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Decision / declaration

Permanent Council Decision No. 305 on the Mandate of OSCE Mission in Kosovo

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