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OSCE does not recognize Transdniestrian independence referendum, Chairman-in-Office says, recalling July statement
Publishing date: 18 September 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
BRUSSELS, 18 September 2006- The OSCE does not recognize the referendum on independence held 17 September in Transdniestrian region of Moldova, the Organization's Chairman-in-Office...
OSCE Centre helps ensure broad media coverage of Tajikistan presidential election campaign
Publishing date: 18 September 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
DUSHANBE, 18 September 2006- Providing balanced and diverse information on all presidential candidates and their campaigns to help voters make well-informed choices is the aim of an OSCE-sponsored online election portal launched today on...
OSCE Office supports launch of Armenian Chamber of Advocates website
Publishing date: 15 September 2006
YEREVAN, 15 September 2006- The official website of the Armenian Chamber of Advocates was launched today with support from the OSCE Office in Yerevan. It will ensure everyone who needs qualified legal aid will be able to receive it...
OSCE Chairman calls for investigation into death of imprisoned Turkmen journalist
Publishing date: 15 September 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
BRUSSELS, 15 September 2006- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht, today expressed deep concern about the death in custody of Radio Free Europe reporter and human rights activist Ogulsapar Muradova...
OSCE media freedom representative calls for transparency in handling of imprisoned Turkmenistan journalist's death
Publishing date: 14 September 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Human rights, Media freedom and development, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 14 September 2006- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, today urged the Turkmenistan authorities to handle the death of Radio Free Europe reporter Ogulsapar Muradova in a transparent way...
OSCE media freedom representative concerned over jailing of Turkmenistan journalists
Publishing date: 28 August 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
VIENNA, 28 August 2006- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, today criticised the sentencing of journalists in Turkmenistan and condemned the lack of transparency in the handling of the cases.
OSCE Centre in Dushanbe promotes business skills among young people in Central Asia
Publishing date: 8 August 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Economic activities
KAYRAKKUM, Tajikistan, 8 August 2006- Young people are developing entrepreneurship and business leadership skills during an economic summer camp organized by the OSCE Centre in Dushanbe and run by Junior Achievement...