News and press releases

From 19 to 20 May 2020, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized an online training on the management of border crossing points (BCP) in the context of the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan delivered humanitarian and anti-Covid aid following the collapse of the Sardoba dam in the Sirdaryo region in Uzbekistan on 13 May 2020. More than 70,000 citizens were evacuated from their homes due to the dam burst at the beginning of the month and resulting in flood. Given that the physical distance measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 became almost impossible, it was important to provide materials to combat that transnational threat along with providing the humanitarian aid.

ODIHR recommendations on Slovakia 2020 elections ODIHR election observation mission recommends Slovakia, among other things, to make greater efforts to help persons with disabilities vote The 2020 parliamentary elections in Slovakia were held in a pluralistic environment with respect for

VIENNA, 14 May 2020 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, reiterated today his concern over the continued detention of Abdulmumin Gadzhiev, a journalist and editor with the independent newspaper Chernovik, in Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan after the extension of his pre-trial detention...

ODIHR recommendations on Uzbekistan 2019 elections ODIHR election observation mission recommends Uzbekistan to demonstrate genuine competition and full respect of election day procedures The 2019 parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan took place under improved legislation and with greater tolerance

From the onset of COVID-19 pandemic in Albania, the OSCE Presence has adapted its work to better respond to the needs of Albanian institutions, civil society and vulnerable groups. In close consultation with its key interlocutors, the Presence focused on emergency assistance, and immediate needs of host authorities. The Presence will continue to reshape its mid- to long-term support in line with its mandate and new requirements due to the pandemic...

VIENNA, 9 May 2020 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, condemned today the threats against journalists of two newspapers in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom...