News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Weekly Update from the OSCE Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk based on information as of 27 November 2018
Publishing date: 27 November 2018
The Observer Mission (OM) continues to operate 24/7 at both Border Crossing Points (BCPs). The overall number of border crossings by persons decreased at both BCPs compared to the previous week...
Reducing incentives for coercion, tainted confessions in criminal justice systems focus of OSCE/ODIHR event in Bishkek
Publishing date: 27 November 2018
Diminishing incentives for coercion in criminal justice systems and examining ways to strengthen or effectively implement safeguards against torture and other ill-treatment were the focus of an event organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the
OSCE-supported workshops to strengthen capacity of Montenegrin parliamentary committees held in Podgorica
Publishing date: 27 November 2018
The OSCE Mission to Montenegro organized three workshops aiming to strengthen the capacity of parliamentary committees in maintaining inclusiveness, upholding international standards, communicating with media, citizens and civil society, as well as in improving co-operation with independent state institutions on 5, 19 and 26 November 2018 in Podgorica.
Challenges in combating corruption and financial crimes focus of OSCE-supported workshop in Minsk
Publishing date: 27 November 2018
A specialized workshop for Belarus law enforcement officials on challenges in combating corruption and financial crimes that make use of new technologies concluded on 27 November 2018 in Minsk...
OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina supports conference on tourism in Upper Drina Region
Publishing date: 27 November 2018
Strengthening co-operation in tourism between local communities was the focus of a conference organized by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina in co-operation with the city of Goražde and the municipalities of Foča, Rudo, and Višegrad, held on 27 November 2018 in Goražde...
Inter-agency co-operation in border security and management focus of OSCE-organized Turkmen-Afghan workshop in Ashgabat
Publishing date: 27 November 2018
An OSCE-organized workshop for senior border officials from Turkmenistan and Afghanistan on inter-agency co-operation in border security and management took place in Ashgabat from 19 to 23 November 2018...
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Moavero Milanesi and Secretary General Greminger call for restraint, dialogue to de-escalate tensions in area of Azov Sea
Publishing date: 27 November 2018
VIENNA/ROME, 27 November 2018- OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Enzo Moavero Milanesi and Secretary General Thomas Greminger today called for restraint and dialogue to de-escalate the already tense situation in the Azov Sea and the Kerch Strait.