News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE-supported Specialized Training Customs Office in Kyrgyzstan acquires new international status
Publishing date: 4 November 2021
The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the State Customs Service (SCS) of Kyrgyzstan signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 3 November 2021 in Bishkek. WCO Secretary General Kunio Mikuriya and SCS Chairperson Adilet Kubanychbekov signed the document that grants the status of WCO regional training center to SCS training and specialized canine unit.
OSCE supports first inclusive youth conference in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 4 November 2021
More than 100 representatives of youth and people with disabilities from across Kyrgyzstan attended the first inclusive youth conference “Three Whales” that took place on 29 October 2021 in Bishkek.
OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) Daily Report 258/2021 issued on 3 November 2021
Publishing date: 3 November 2021
Summary In Donetsk region, the SMM recorded 248 ceasefire violations, including 31 explosions. In the previous reporting period, it recorded 524 ceasefire violations in the region. In Luhansk region, the Mission recorded 76 ceasefire violations, including three explosions. In the previous reporting
OSCE introduces concept of dialogue policing to national police service in North Macedonia
Publishing date: 3 November 2021
In several European countries, dialogue policing, with its emphasis on the importance of oral and informal communication between the police and event organizers, has proven effective in preventing confrontations and violence during public gatherings, such as demonstrations or football matches. On 2 November 2021, the OSCE Mission to Skopje delivered a workshop to introduce the concept to the senior police management of North Macedonia.
OSCE SMM Spot Report 24/2021: SMM camera system near government-controlled Hranitne, Donetsk region, damaged due to shelling
Publishing date: 2 November 2021
At 10:45 on 2 November, the SMM arrived at its camera site near Hranitne (government-controlled, 60km south of Donetsk) to conduct scheduled camera maintenance. Upon arrival at the camera site, the Mission saw damage to the system...
OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) Daily Report 257/2021 issued on 2 November 2021
Publishing date: 2 November 2021
Summary In Donetsk region, the SMM recorded 524 ceasefire violations, including 48 explosions. In the previous 24 hours, it recorded 398 ceasefire violations in the region. In Luhansk region, the Mission recorded 66 ceasefire violations and no explosions. In the previous 24 hours, it recorded 257
OSCE Special Monitoring Mission and Project Co-Ordinator in Ukraine: Inclusion of women’s perspectives is key to peace and security agenda
Publishing date: 2 November 2021
KYIV, 2 November 2021- The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) and OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (PCU), mark the 21st anniversary of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which recognizes the important roles of women and girls in peace and security efforts, and calls for their increased and meaningful participation in related decision-making processes.