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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 Mission to Montenegro hosts signing of code aiming to protect children from sexual exploitation in tourism
Publishing date: 14 September 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
PODGORICA, 14 September 2006- A code that aims to prevent that children are sexually exploited in the tourism and travel industry will be signed tomorrow at an event hosted by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro...
OSCE Office concerned over cases of violence and intimidation against journalists in Armenia
Publishing date: 12 September 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
YEREVAN, 12 September 2006- The OSCE Office in Yerevan issued the following statement today: "The OSCE Office in Yerevan is deeply concerned over recent incidents of violence and intimidation against local journalists which...
OSCE helps develop regional co-operation to better manage Sava River basin
Publishing date: 11 September 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
SISAK, Croatia, 11 September 2006- Developing a regional action plan for the Sava River basin was on the agenda of an OSCE workshop that began today in the Croatian town of Donja Stubica...
OSCE Mission, Croatian officials discuss draft law on financing of political parties
Publishing date: 11 September 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
ZAGREB, 11 September 2006- A draft law on the financing of political parties was discussed at a conference held in the Croatian Parliament today. The event was organized by the OSCE Mission to Croatia and...
Montenegrin elections largely in line with international standards but challenges remain, international observers say
Publishing date: 11 September 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
PODGORICA, 11 September 2006- Yesterday's parliamentary elections in Montenegro were held largely in line with OSCE commitments and Council of Europe standards for democratic elections, but several reappearing challenges remain to be addressed...
OSCE Chairman condemns shooting incident in Serbian snap local election
Publishing date: 11 September 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
BRUSSELS, 11 September 2006- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Karel De Gucht, expressed his concern today about the violence surrounding snap local elections in Novi Pazar, Serbia, and condemned the killing of one of the election candidates...