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Second round of Kyrgyz elections demonstrates need for further improvement, OSCE/ODIHR observers report
Publishing date: 14 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Elections
BISHKEK, 14 March 2005- The 13 March second round of the parliamentary elections in the Kyrgyz Republic showed some technical improvements over the first round, but significant shortcomings remain, confirming the need to address the issues identified...
Kyrgyz elections competitive but fell short of OSCE commitments in important areas
Publishing date: 28 February 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Democratization, Elections
BISHKEK, 28 February 2005- The 27 February Kyrgyz parliamentary elections fell short of OSCE commitments and other international standards for democratic elections in a number of important areas. Despite positive aspects such as competitiveness and a...
OSCE Centres organize seminar for Central Asian students
Publishing date: 21 February 2005
ISSYK-KUL, Kyrgyzstan, 21 February 2005- Over 50 students from all five Central Asian countries gathered today in Issyk-Kul for a seminar to promote better relations and friendly cross-border contacts among students in the region. The five-day event...
OSCE Centre supports media election monitoring project in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 28 January 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
BISHKEK, 28 January 2005- The OSCE Centre in Bishkek and the Dutch Government are providing support and financial assistance to the NGOs Internews and Cimera-Kyrgyzstan to help them monitor the way media covers the 27 February parliamentary elections...
OSCE Chairman's Personal Envoy visits Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 30 November 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
BISHKEK, 30 November 2004- The OSCE Chairman's Personal Envoy for Central Asia, Martti Ahtisaari, visited Kyrgyzstan on 29 and 30 November. During meetings with...
OSCE Centre holds training course on drafting anti-corruption legislation in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 22 November 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
ISSYK-KUL, Kyrgyzstan, 22 November 2004- Enhancing the professional skills of officials involved in drafting legislation on good governance and combating corruption is the aim of a training course taking place from 22 to 26 November 2004 in...
OSCE Centres in Central Asia welcome first graduates of Central Asian Youth Network
Publishing date: 1 November 2004
Content type: Press release
TASHKENT, 1 November 2004- The five OSCE Centres in Central Asia end the first year's activities of the OSCE Central Asian Youth Network with a five-day international conference starting today in the Uzbek capital. More than 50 students from all over...