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Kazakhstan takes over OSCE Chair, seeks to strengthen Organization and advance dialogue on future European security architecture

Publishing date: 1 January 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
ASTANA, 1 January 2010- Kazakhstan took over the Chairmanship of the OSCE today and reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the fundamental principles and values of the Organization, to proceed according to the interests of all participating States...

OSCE media freedom representative denounces 'new provocation' against jailed Azerbaijani journalist

Publishing date: 30 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 30 December 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, condemned in strong terms today Azerbaijani officials' claims that jailed journalist Eynulla Fatullayev had been found in possession of drugs...

First round of Croatia's presidential election meets standards overall, further legal and administrative efforts needed

Publishing date: 28 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
ZAGREB, 28 December 2009- The first round of the presidential election in Croatia on 27 December met international commitments and standards overall, but certain issues remain to be addressed, the OSCE/ODIHR observation mission said in a report today...

OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine, Central Election Commission start nationwide training seminars for election commission members

Publishing date: 28 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Elections
KYIV, 28 December 2009- The first of 800 training seminars for precinct election commission members ahead of the 17 January presidential election has started in Ukraine, announced the OSCE Project Co-ordinator and the Central Election Commission today...

International community insists on independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina's broadcast regulator

Publishing date: 23 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Democratization, Media freedom and development, National minority issues
SARAJEVO/VIENNA, 23 December 2009- The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina must refrain from undermining the independence of the Communications Regulatory Agency, representatives of the international community warned today...

OSCE media freedom representative calls on Kyrgyzstan to address 'safety crisis' of free press

Publishing date: 23 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 23 December 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, urged Kyrgyz authorities today to take resolute steps to halt the intimidation of the free press following recent acts of violence against journalists...

OSCE supports Moldovan policy on freedom of movement

Publishing date: 23 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Moldova
CHISINAU, 23 December 2009- The OSCE supports all actions by all parties to overcome obstacles to freedom of movement, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office's Special Representative and the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova said in a joint statement today...