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OSCE Presence enhances prison authorities’ capacities on prisoners’ right to vote ahead of parliamentary elections in Albania

Publishing date: 24 April 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Human rights, Elections, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
On 24 April 2025, in the lead-up to the parliamentary elections due on 11 May, the OSCE Presence in Albania, in co-operation with the General Directorate of Prisons, organized a comprehensive training seminar for about 45 senior prison staff on prisoners’ right to vote. The purpose of this training was to support prison authorities to ensure the protection and facilitation of prisoners’ voting rights, in line with national laws and international standards.

Enhancing Security in BiH: OSCE ILP Project Delivers Tangible Results

Publishing date: 16 April 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Border management, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
To mark this progress, the Mission organized a joint progress meeting on 16 April 2025 in Sarajevo, bringing together over 40 representatives, including heads of law enforcement agencies, and international partners.

OSCE Presence organizes advanced risk assessment training for Albanian State Police analysts

Publishing date: 14 April 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
The OSCE Presence in Albania held an intensive training programme focused on strengthening the analytical capabilities of the Albanian State Police. The programme aimed to enhance the capacity of police analysts to identify, assess and prioritize criminal threats, with a focus on organized crime networks operating in Albania.

OSCE Presence, General Prosecutor’s Office organize workshop on strengthening prosecutors’ role in combating electoral crimes in Albania

Publishing date: 10 April 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization, Elections, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
On 10 April 2025, the OSCE Presence in Albania and the General Prosecutor’s Office organized a workshop aimed at enhancing investigative and prosecution capacities of electoral crimes ahead of 11 May parliamentary elections.

Enhancing Ammunition Safety: OSCE Fosters Regional Co-operation in Central Asia

Publishing date: 17 March 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Arms control, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
On 12 March 2025, a regional seminar on methods for testing ammunition propellants, aimed at enhancing ammunition safety and strengthening regional co-operation, took place in Bishkek. Organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek in partnership with the Ministry of Defence of the Kyrgyz

Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic advances ammunition stockpile management with OSCE support

Publishing date: 14 March 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Arms control, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
From 3 to 14 March 2025, eight technical specialists from the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic completed a training course on propellant stability assessment. The course was organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz

Guardians of Safety: K9 Units Compete to Tackle Public Security Challenges

Publishing date: 19 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Arms control, Border management, Conflict prevention and resolution, Countering terrorism, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
19 December 2024, SARAJEVO – Recognizing the critical role of K9 units in detecting and preventing crime, law enforcement teams from across Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) showcased their expertise in a competition organized by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission). A total of 14 teams