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Concept on democratic control of Ukrainian armed forces discussed at OSCE event in Kyiv
Publishing date: 31 October 2016
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Arms control
KYIV, 31 October 2016 – A first draft Concept on Democratic Control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was tabled for public discussion at an international workshop organized by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine jointly with the country’s Defence Ministry and Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) today in Kyiv...
Voting assessed positively in competitive run-off elections in Georgia, although legislative framework lacking, international observers say
Publishing date: 31 October 2016
Content type: Press release
What we do: Elections
TBILISI, 31 October 2016 – The 30 October parliamentary run-offs in Georgia were competitive and administered in a manner that respected the rights of candidates and voters, and voting on election day was assessed positively, although issues remain related to lacking a legal framework for second round elections and complaints related to first round results, the international observers concluded in a preliminary statement released today...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine, based on information received as of 19:30, 28 October 2016
Publishing date: 29 October 2016
Content type: Daily report
Where we are: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
The SMM recorded fewer ceasefire violations in Donetsk region compared with the previous reporting period, mostly in areas around Avdiivka-Yasynuvata-Donetsk airport and Svitlodarsk. In Luhansk region, the SMM also recorded fewer ceasefire violations compared with the previous reporting period.
OSCE supports conference on development and sustainability of Youth Councils in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 29 October 2016
OSH, Kyrgyzstan, 29 October 2016 – An OSCE-supported conference on the development and sustainability of Youth Councils in Kyrgyzstan began today in Osh city bringing together some 55 young activists, including the chairpersons and leaders of 13 Territorial Youth Councils of Osh, the Youth Co-ordination Council of Tokmok city, the representatives of seven districts of Osh and activists from Batken, Chui and Jalal-Abad provinces.
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine, based on information received as of 19:30, 27 October 2016
Publishing date: 28 October 2016
Content type: Daily report
Where we are: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
The SMM recorded more ceasefire violations in Donetsk region compared with the previous reporting period, mostly in areas around Horlivka, Avdiivka-Yasynuvata and Svitlodarsk, as well as east and north-east of Mariupol...
Violent extremism: Prevention starts at home, concludes OSCE Mission in Kosovo-supported conference
Publishing date: 28 October 2016
Responses to violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism (VERLT) requires a comprehensive and resolute strategy, in which families, teachers, community police officers and religious leaders have a key role, concluded participants of an international conference held in Prishtinë/Priština on 26-27 October 2016...
OSCE/ODIHR expert meeting in Warsaw examines impact of states of conflict or emergency on fair trial rights
Publishing date: 28 October 2016
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Rule of law
More than 30 academics, legal professionals and representatives of civil society and international organizations explored the implications of states of conflict or emergency on fair trial rights at a meeting organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in Warsaw