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OSCE supports book presentation on environmental challenges in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 17 June 2021
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana
What we do: Environmental activities
The OSCE-supported book presentation “Tomorrow was late. Environmental risks in Kazakhstan” took place on 17 June 2021 in Nur-Sultan. The book was prepared by the Private Dossym Satpayev Foundation in partnership with the Kazakh-German University, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation and the online eco-journal Living Asia.
Dialogue and engagement needed for addressing security threats and new technologies in arms control, say participants at OSCE Security Chat
Publishing date: 16 June 2021
VIENNA, 16 June 2021 — We need constructive dialogue and re-engagement at all levels of arms control to address current and future security threats and the challenges posed by new technologies, agreed participants at the OSCE Security Chat held online today.
North Macedonia participates in train-the-trainer course as part of OSCE–UNODC training programme to strengthen capacities to counter terrorist financing
Publishing date: 16 June 2021
The OSCE Transnational Threats Department’s Action against Terrorism Unit and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) organized an online train-the-trainer course from 14 to 16 June 2021, as part of a multiannual training programme to strengthen North Macedonia’s capacities in countering the financing of terrorism.
Representatives of International Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina visit Žepče
Publishing date: 16 June 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
SARAJEVO, 16 June 2021 – On the occasion of the unveiling of the recently refurbished memorial to the Žepče civilian victims of war, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) organized a one-day ambassadorial visit to Žepče on Wednesday, 16 June 2021. The event was organized jointly with the Embassy of Sweden in BiH, representing the OSCE 2021 Chairpersonship, the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Municipality of Žepče.
OSCE Presence in Albania donates IT equipment to Albanian Border and Migration Police
Publishing date: 16 June 2021
On 16 June 2021, the OSCE Presence in Albania donated IT equipment, worth €22.000, to the Albanian Border and Migration Police. The donation includes a dozen laptops, 11 multimedia projectors, eight multi-functional printers and 11 projection screens. The equipment will be distributed among seven Regional Directorates of the Border and Migration Police and three Border Police Commissariats to enhance the training capacities of this police force...
OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) Daily Report 138/2021 issued on 16 June 2021
Publishing date: 16 June 2021
Content type: Daily report
Where we are: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
Summary In Donetsk region, the SMM recorded 194 ceasefire violations, including 32 explosions. In the previous reporting period, it recorded 33 ceasefire violations in the region. In Luhansk region, the Mission recorded no ceasefire violations. In the previous reporting period, it recorded 11
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Linde concludes official visit to Ukraine
Publishing date: 16 June 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
KYIV, 16 June 2021 —The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde, concluded her second official visit to Ukraine yesterday.