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OSCE Chairman calls for dialogue to defuse situation in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 21 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Elections
LJUBLJANA, 21 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel today urged all sides to engage in a dialogue to defuse the tension over the post-election situation in Kyrgyzstan. "Violence can never be justified. Recent Jalal Abad and Osh events...
OSCE Centre calls for calm and dialogue in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 20 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Elections
BISHKEK, 20 March 2005- The Head of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, Ambassador Markus Muller, today expressed concern about the latest developments in the post-election situation in Kyrgyzstan. Recent events in Jalal Abad and Osh could lead to an...
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...
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...
Head of OSCE's office in Kyrgyzstan discusses police assistance programme with President Akayev
Publishing date: 19 March 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections, Policing
BISHKEK, 19 March 2004- The Head of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, Ambassador Markus Mueller, today met Kyrgyz President Askar Akayev at Government House, where he outlined issues of special concern to the OSCE Centre in Bishkek...
OSCE/ODIHR Director discusses prospects for future co-operation with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 13 June 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections
WARSAW, 13 June 2003- During a visit to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan this week, the Director of the OSCE/ODIHR discussed prospects for future co-operation with the two Central Asian republics.
Kyrgyz presidential election fails international standards
Publishing date: 30 October 2000
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, 30 October 2000- The 2000 Kyrgyz presidential election failed to comply with OSCE commitments for democratic elections...