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News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
UN Deputy Secretary General reviews co-operation with OSCE
Publishing date: 7 October 1999
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Permanent Council
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 7 October 1999-- Reviewing joint efforts and enhancing future co-operation in conflict prevention and resolution was the main...
German Foreign Minister stresses OSCE role in conflict prevention
Publishing date: 6 October 1999
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Permanent Council
VIENNA, 6 October 1999-- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is predestined, like no other European organization, to pioneer the "culture of prevention", German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer told the Permanent Council.
OSCE opens office in Yerevan, Armenia
Publishing date: 23 July 1999
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Permanent Council, OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Democratization
VIENNA, 23 July 1999-- The OSCE Permanent Council has decided to establish an OSCE Office in Yerevan, Armenia. The Office will start functioning during the second half of 1999 and perform the following functions:...
Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe placed under OSCE auspices
Publishing date: 1 July 1999
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Permanent Council
VIENNA, 1 July 1999-- The Permanent Council also decided today to place the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe under the auspices of the OSCE....
OSCE Permanent Council decides on mandate for Kosovo Mission
Publishing date: 1 July 1999
Content type: Press statement
Where we are: Permanent Council, OSCE Mission in Kosovo
VIENNA, 1 July 1999-- The Permanent Council of the OSCE today decided on the mandate for the...
Permanent Council establishes OSCE Transitional Task Force for Kosovo
Publishing date: 9 June 1999
Content type: Press release
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Media freedom and development
VIENNA, 9 June 1999-- In a special session yesterday evening, the OSCE Permanent Council decided to establish a Transitional Task Force for Kosovo to focus on preparation for a new Mission in Kosovo....
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities addresses Permanent Council
Publishing date: 12 May 1999
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Permanent Council
What we do: Human rights
THE HAGUE, 12 May 1999-- The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Max van der Stoel, reported to the Permanent Council today on his visit to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on May 9-11....