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Almaty roundtable focuses on introduction of jury trials in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 17 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
ALMATY, 17 March 2005- Over 80 Kazakh and foreign experts today discussed the practical and theoretical issues regarding the introduction of jury trials in Kazakhstan at a roundtable in Almaty, co-organized by the OSCE. The participants considered two...
Elections largely in accordance with international standards but significant irregularities in some areas, observers say in Skopje
Publishing date: 14 March 2005
Content type: Press release
What we do: Elections
SKOPJE, 14 March 2005- The municipal elections in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia were in line with most OSCE and Council of Europe standards for elections, but failed to meet key commitments guaranteeing universal and equal suffrage and the...
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...
Moldova elections generally complied with international standards but concerns remain
Publishing date: 7 March 2005
Content type: Press release
What we do: Elections
CHISINAU, 7 March 2005- The 6 March parliamentary elections in Moldova were generally in compliance with most OSCE and Council of Europe commitments and other international election standards. They did, however, fall short of some key commitments...
OSCE/ODIHR and CoE Venice Commission visit Armenia to discuss progress of electoral legislation reform
Publishing date: 3 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
WARSAW/STRASBOURG, 3 March 2005- Representatives of the Council of Europe's Venice Commission and the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights will pay a joint visit to Yerevan on 3 and 4 March in order to discuss progress...
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...
Elections in Tajikistan fail to meet key international standards
Publishing date: 28 February 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Democratization, Elections
DUSHANBE, 28 February 2005- The parliamentary election process in Tajikistan failed to meet many OSCE commitments and other international standards for democratic elections. A number of important improvements to the electoral process were undercut by...