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OSCE Centre supports local elections in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 4 September 2008
BISHKEK, 4 September 2008- The OSCE Centre in Bishkek will provide assistance to the Kyrgyz Republic during the 5 October local elections...
Head of OSCE Centre in Bishkek concerned about reports on referendum irregularities
Publishing date: 22 October 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Democratization, Conflict prevention and resolution, Elections, Rule of law
BISHKEK, 22 October 2007- The head of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, Ambassador Markus Mueller, said today he was concerned about reports of irregularities during yesterday's referendum on constitutional reform...
OSCE Centre organizes meeting that reviews electoral reform in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 23 June 2006
BISHKEK, 23 June 2006- Kyrgyzstan has made some progress towards meeting OSCE election commitments during presidential and local elections in 2005 and parliamentary by-elections in 2006. However, the country's authorities still need...
Kyrgyzstan's political actors face challenges ahead of Sunday's election, OSCE Chair's representative says
Publishing date: 8 July 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Personal Representatives of the Chairperson-in-Office, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Elections
LJUBLJANA, 8 July 2005- The OSCE Chairman's Personal Representative for Central Asia, Alojz Peterle, today underlined the importance of political stability ahead of Sunday's presidential election in Kyrgyzstan. "It is crucial that all political actors...
OSCE-facilitated agreement commits Kyrgyz presidential contenders to fair election campaign
Publishing date: 13 June 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Personal Representatives of the Chairperson-in-Office, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Democratization, Elections
BISHKEK, 13 June 2005- Five of the contenders for Kyrgyzstan's 10 July presidential election today signed a politically binding document in Bishkek, committing themselves to a fair and honest election campaign. Under this "Charter of Accord", the...
OSCE Chairman's representative recommends code of conduct for Kyrgyz presidential candidates
Publishing date: 1 June 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Personal Representatives of the Chairperson-in-Office, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Elections
BISHKEK, 1 June 2005- Alojz Peterle, the OSCE Chairman's Personal Representative for Central Asia, called on Kyrgyzstan's presidential candidates today to agree a politically binding code of conduct for the 10 July election, which he said was vital...
OSCE Chairman appeals for support for police assistance to Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 30 May 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Democratization, Elections, Policing
VIENNA, 30 May 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office called on the Organization's 55 participating States on Monday to provide urgent funding for police assistance projects in Kyrgyzstan to help ensure stability in the run-up to presidential elections...