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OSCE Chairman-in-Office shocked by attack on Kosovo leader

Publishing date: 15 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization
GENEVA, 15 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, expressed his distress at hearing news of this morning's attack on the convoy of President Ibrahim Rugova in Pristina...

OSCE Chairman hopes for new impetus in efforts to find Transdniestria settlement

Publishing date: 14 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Moldova
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Elections, National minority issues, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
CHISINAU, 14 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel said on Monday he hoped recent elections in Moldova and Ukraine would help to generate fresh impetus in efforts to find a settlement in Transdniestria. "The OSCE remains committed to...

OSCE Chairman shocked by sudden death of OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine

Publishing date: 14 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
CHISINAU, 14 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel expressed shock and sadness on Monday over the sudden death of Ambassador David R. Nicholas, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine. "Ambassador Nicholas had won widespread respect...

OSCE Mission Head presents three-year review of Croatia

Publishing date: 10 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections, National minority issues
VIENNA, 10 March 2005- Ambassador Peter Semneby today presented to the OSCE Permanent Council an overview of his last three years as the Head of the OSCE Mission to Croatia as well as priority issues for the future. "Croatia has made remarkable and...

OSCE Chairman-in-Office urges calm in face of Hague indictment of Kosovo Prime Minister

Publishing date: 8 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C., 8 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel said he was following events in Kosovo, where the Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, has just announced his resignation, with concern. He welcomed the intention by the...

Opening of secret service files important for democracy and justice in Serbia and Montenegro, OSCE mission head says

Publishing date: 5 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
BELGRADE, 5 March 2005- The Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia and Montenegro, Maurizio Massari, today said the opening of secret service files was very important for the democratic culture and the protection of individual rights in the country. "The...

OSCE Chairman discusses Kosovo with UN Secretary-General Annan

Publishing date: 5 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Conflict prevention and resolution
NEW YORK, 5 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel discussed the situation in Kosovo and the future of the OSCE with United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Friday. They discussed the way ahead for Kosovo after the review of...