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Authorities fail to adequately address electoral shortcomings seen in first round, observers say in Skopje
Publishing date: 28 March 2005
Content type: Press release
What we do: Democratization, Elections
SKOPJE, 28 March 2005- While well-conducted generally across most of the country, second-round municipal elections, held on 27 March in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, failed again in some areas to meet key OSCE and Council of Europe...
OSCE Personal Representative for Central Asia discusses possible assistance to Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 27 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
BISHKEK, 27 March 2005- The Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman in Office for Central Asia, Alojz Peterle, has welcomed the efforts of the Kyrgyzstan interim government to improve the security situation in the country. Following a meeting...
OSCE Mission to Croatia concerned about renaming of streets
Publishing date: 25 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
ZAGREB, 25 March 2005- The OSCE Mission to Croatia is concerned that the renaming of places and streets in commemoration of people and events could prove divisive and undermine reconciliation efforts in Croatian society...
OSCE Chairman says inclusive dialogue key to Kosovo's development
Publishing date: 25 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
PRISTINA, 25 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, welcomed the formation of a new Provisional Government in Kosovo, urging all parties to continue working together to build on progress already achieved...
OSCE Chairman discusses situation in Kyrgyzstan with Russian, U.S. and German foreign ministers
Publishing date: 25 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
LJUBLJANA, 25 March 2005- In telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of Russia and Germany and the U.S. Secretary of State, OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel stressed the need for the restoration of order in Kyrgyzstan and for dialogue...
OSCE Kosovo Mission welcomes democratic education programme
Publishing date: 24 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
PRIZREN, 24 March 2005- Some 40 students, professors, parents and school managers met students of minority communities in Prizren today to discuss reforms in Kosovo education. The event was organized...
OSCE Representative urges Kyrgyz opposition to show responsibility
Publishing date: 24 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
BISHKEK, 24 March 2005- The Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office for Central Asia, Alojz Peterle, called on all opposition forces in Kyrgyzstan to work towards a peaceful resolution of the current political crisis...