News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Skopje court ruling to send journalist back to prison is a serious setback for media freedom in the country, says Mijatović
Publishing date: 17 January 2015
VIENNA, 17 January 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today condemned the arrest of journalist Tomislav Kezarovski, following a two years prison sentence by the Skopje Court of Appeal.
OSCE participating States issue Declaration condemning terrorist attacks in France
Publishing date: 15 January 2015
VIENNA, 15 January 2015 – The OSCE’S 57 participating States today, at the first meeting of the Permanent Council of the year, adopted a declaration condemning last week’s terrorist attacks in France, emphasizing that terrorism can never be justified, that freedom of expression is a fundamental human right, and that States continue to work to foster tolerance in their societies...
OSCE Representative welcomes U.S. authorities’ decision to not call New York Times reporter as witness
Publishing date: 15 January 2015
VIENNA, 15 January 2014 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today said the decision not requiring New York Times reporter James Risen to testify at a trial was a victory for investigative journalism and the protection of confidential sources...
OSCE media freedom representative joins unity march in Paris
Publishing date: 11 January 2015
PARIS, 11 January 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today joined the unity rally held in Paris for the victims of this week’s attack and for freedom of expression.
New Internet law in Turkmenistan lays grounds for better access, but comes with undue restrictions, Mijatović says
Publishing date: 9 January 2015
VIENNA, 9 January 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today acknowledged a new law in Turkmenistan that could allow for more Internet access but raised concerns about restrictions in the measure...
Communique on freedom of expression and freedom of the media as a vital condition for tolerance and non-discrimination
Publishing date: 8 January 2015
The world is mourning the horrific terrorist attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in which 12 people were murdered and several people wounded. Ten of the victims were Charlie Hebdo staff. This is the worst single attack against journalists in the OSCE region since the establishment of this Office...
Statement by OSCE PA President Ilkka Kanerva on the attack on French magazine office
Publishing date: 8 January 2015
COPENHAGEN, 7 January 2015 – In response to Wednesday's attack on the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Ilkka Kanerva issued the following statement...