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News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Secretary General Zannier condemns surge in fighting in east Ukraine, appeals for immediate ceasefire
Publishing date: 3 February 2017
VIENNA / KYIV, 3 February 2017 – The use of indiscriminate force in densely populated areas in eastern Ukraine is unacceptable. It must stop immediately and the sides need to cease fire now, said today OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier as he condemned the surge in fighting.
Legal amendments, more responsive law enforcement agencies can enhance journalists’ safety, say speakers at OSCE-supported conference in Ukraine
Publishing date: 3 February 2017
KYIV, 3 February 2017 – The safety of journalists in Ukraine can be improved through legislative amendments and a better response from law enforcement agencies, said speakers at a conference which opened in Kyiv today, organized by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine, UNESCO and the Institute for Mass Information.
OSCE/ODIHR final report on Georgia’s parliamentary elections recommends thorough review of legislation, including removing loopholes for misuse of state resources
Publishing date: 3 February 2017
Noting that the Georgian parliamentary elections in October 2016 were competitive, well-administered and fundamental freedoms were generally respected, and the election administration and the management of voter lists enjoyed confidence, the final report by the OSCE Office for Democratic
74th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti
Publishing date: 3 February 2017
On 3rd February 2017, the 74th meeting under the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place in Ergneti, co-facilitated by Kęstutis Jankauskas, the Head of the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) and Mr. Armin Rieser, OSCE Chairmanship representative.
Active youth from the Black Sea region convened in Moldova to formulate policy recommendations on preventing violent extremism
Publishing date: 3 February 2017
CHISINAU, 3 February 2017 – A group of 14 young men and women from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova, Romania, Turkey and the Russian Federation came together in Chisinau, Moldova, for a two-day workshop to discuss the threat of violent extremism in the Black Sea region. The workshop was convened at the initiative of the Austrian Chairmanship which has identified the prevention of terrorist radicalization as one of its priorities.
OSCE Representative calls for increased measures enhancing safety of journalists in conflict affected area in Ukraine
Publishing date: 3 February 2017
KYIV, 3 February 2017 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovic today called for all sides in the conflict-affected area in Ukraine to increase their efforts to ensure safety of journalists.
France: Violent expulsion of journalist from public event is unacceptable, says OSCE Representative
Publishing date: 3 February 2017
VIENNA, 3 February 2017 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed her concern at the case of TMC journalist Paul Larrouturou who was violently thrown out of a public event on 1 February when he tried to pose a question to Front National presidential candidate, Marine Le Pen.