News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Post-Election Statement. OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Election Observation Mission to the Presidential Election in Armenia, 18 February 2013
Publishing date: 19 February 2013
Overall, the 18 February election in Armenia represents an improvement compared to previous presidential elections. The election was generally conducted in a peaceful manner and was well-administered under an improved legal framework. Freedoms of assembly and expression were generally respected, and media provided balanced coverage. However, the limited field of candidates meant that the election was not genuinely competitive. The candidates who did run were able to campaign in a free atmosphere and to present their views to voters, but the campaign overall failed to engage the public’s interest...
OSCE media freedom representative calls for inclusive dialogue at Internet freedom conference in Vienna
Publishing date: 14 February 2013
VIENNA, 14 February 2013 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, today called for an open and inclusive discussion on the challenges of Internet freedom as she opened the Internet 2013 conference in Vienna...
OSCE media freedom representative welcomes release of journalists in Azerbaijan, calls for all journalists to be freed
Publishing date: 28 December 2012
VIENNA, 28 December 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, today welcomed the release from prison of two convicted journalists and a blogger...
OSCE supports launch of Armenia’s Information Disputes Council’s website, publication
Publishing date: 18 December 2012
The official website of the Information Disputes Council (IDC), an extra-judicial body publishing opinions or statements on and offering out-of-court solutions to freedom of expression related disputes, as well as a publication comprising IDC opinions were presented on 17 December 2012 in Yerevan...
OSCE supports workshop in Tajikistan for judges and journalists on defamation charges involving media
Publishing date: 12 December 2012
DUSHANBE, 12 December 2012 – A workshop for judges and journalists on jurisdiction in defamation and insult lawsuits involving the media concluded today at the OSCE Office in Tajikistan...
Governments should use new technologies to strengthen media freedom, says OSCE Representative, in Turkey
Publishing date: 11 December 2012
ISTANBUL, 11 December 2012- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, today called on governments and regulators to use new technologies to strengthen media freedom...
OSCE supports International Human Rights Day events throughout Tajikistan
Publishing date: 10 December 2012
DUSHANBE, 10 December 2012- The OSCE Office in Tajikistan, together with partners in government, civil society, local authorities and international organizations, today concluded a week of events throughout the country marking the 64th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights...