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OSCE media freedom representative calls on new Parliament in Kyrgyzstan to decriminalize defamation, continue media reform

Publishing date: 10 November 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
VIENNA, 10 November 2010- OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovic called on the newly elected Parliamentarians to decriminalize defamation and to continue media reform...

Kyrgyzstan's vibrant and pluralistic parliamentary elections constitute further consolidation of democracy

Publishing date: 11 October 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Elections
BISHKEK, 11 October 2010- Marked by political pluralism and a vibrant campaign, yesterday's parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan constituted a further consolidation of the democratic process and brought the country closer to meeting...

Responsibility needed in Kyrgyzstan's post-election period, OSCE Chairman says

Publishing date: 9 October 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Democratization, Conflict prevention and resolution, Elections
PALERMO, Italy, 9 October 2010- Tomorrow's parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan will be crucial for the country's future and difficult tasks await those elected, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister...

Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina generally in line with international standards, but key aspects need action

Publishing date: 4 October 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Elections
SARAJEVO, 4 October 2010- Yesterday's general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina represented further progress and, except for legal restrictions of voting rights, were conducted generally in line with OSCE and Council of Europe commitments...

In Warsaw, OSCE review conference begins with calls on states to live up to their human rights commitments

Publishing date: 30 September 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Human rights, Media freedom and development, National minority issues, Roma and Sinti
WARSAW, 30 September 2010- The Warsaw segment of the OSCE's Review Conference got underway today with calls on participating States to live up to the human rights and democracy commitments they have promised to adhere to as part of the Organization...

OSCE participating States launch preparations for Summit with review of commitments

Publishing date: 30 September 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Democratization, Economic activities, Environmental activities, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution
WARSAW, 30 September 2010- Formal preparations for the first OSCE Summit in 11 years began today with representatives from OSCE participating States gathering in Warsaw to review how countries are fulfilling the commitments they have undertaken...

Statement by OSCE, UN and EU Special Envoys on the situation in Kyrgyzstan

Publishing date: 14 September 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Elections, Rule of law
BISHKEK, 14 September 2010- Zhanybek Karibzhanov, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office's Special Envoy; Pierre Morel, the EU Special Representative; and Miroslav Jenca, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative, issued the following statement today: