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News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE to have robust role in future Kosovo, UN Special Envoy says
Publishing date: 20 February 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Permanent Council
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 20 February 2007- The OSCE should continue to play a major role in a future Kosovo, Martti Ahtisaari, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the future status process for Kosovo, said today...
OSCE Chairman says work of Minorities Commissioner crucial for stability in OSCE countries
Publishing date: 14 February 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
MADRID, 14 February 2007- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, welcomed today the work of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Rolf Ekeus, which he described as "crucial for stability...
OSCE Chairman voices concern over violence in zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict
Publishing date: 29 January 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Georgia (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
MADRID, 29 January 2007- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, expressed his concern today over a series of violent incidents in recent days in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict...
OSCE Chairman calls on Russia and Belarus to settle energy dispute quickly
Publishing date: 9 January 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
MADRID, 9 January 2007- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, expressed concern today about the lack of agreement between the Russian Federation and Belarus on the conditions for the supply and transit of oil...
OSCE Chairman expresses condolences to Turkmen people over death of leader, offers Organization's help on democratic reforms
Publishing date: 21 December 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
What we do: Democratization, Conflict prevention and resolution, Rule of law
BRUSSELS, 21 December 2006- OSCE Chairman Karel De Gucht expressed condolences to the people of Turkmenistan today after the death of their president, and said the OSCE stood ready to help with the ensuing transition and to advance democratic reforms...
OSCE Chairman concerned over constitutional referendum in Nagorno-Karabakh
Publishing date: 11 December 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
BRUSSELS, 11 December 2006- OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht, said the OSCE will not recognize the referendum on a draft constitution held on Sunday. "Such a referendum is counter-productive...
OSCE's Belgian Chairmanship says helped start new chapter for Organization
Publishing date: 5 December 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Summits / Ministerial Councils
What we do: Arms control, Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Economic activities, Border management, Environmental activities, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Elections, Countering terrorism, Gender equality, Media freedom and development, National minority issues, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Roma and Sinti, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
BRUSSELS, 5 December 2006- OSCE Chairman Karel De Gucht said today Belgium had helped redress the balance between the three aspects of security and championed reforms that could end an introspective episode and start a new chapter for the Organization...