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News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Chairman-in-Office calls for restraint and dialogue in Moldova
Publishing date: 5 April 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Moldova
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
LISBON, 5 April 2002- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office (CiO), Portuguese Foreign Minister Jaime Gama, has expressed today his concern about the continuing demonstrations in the Moldovan capital, Chisinau. "We appeal to the...
Chairman-in-Office urges restart of negotiations in Moldova
Publishing date: 27 March 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Moldova
CHISINAU, 27 March 2002- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office (CiO), Portuguese Foreign Minister Jaime Gama, has urged all sides involved in the Transdniestrian conflict to resume talks as soon as possible. "Negotiations are the only way to...
OSCE/ODIHR urges Moldovan Government to investigate apprehension of Gagauz politician
Publishing date: 8 March 2002
Content type: Press release
What we do: Human rights
WARSAW, 8 March 2002- The ODIHR today urged the Government of Moldova to investigate in a transparent manner the circumstances of the apprehension of Gagauz politician Ivan Burgudji...
OSCE submits plan to dispose of 40,000 tons of Russian munitions in Moldova
Publishing date: 4 October 2001
VIENNA, 4 October 2001 (OSCE)- In Moldova, the OSCE has embarked on a project to dispose of the single largest munitions and weapons stockpile left behind by the Soviet army, in total more than 40,000 tons of material...
OSCE Moldova Mission condemns intrusion into its Tiraspol office
Publishing date: 20 July 2001
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Moldova
CHISINAU, 20 July 2001 (OSCE)-- On 19 July, a group of demonstrators intruded into the Tiraspol office of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, purportedly in protest of the disposal of Russian arms which has been proceeding...
Release of Ilie Ilascu gives hope for settling outstanding issues
Publishing date: 7 May 2001
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Moldova
What we do: Human rights
BUCHAREST, 7 May 2001-- The Chairman in Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe welcomes the release from prison of Mr. Ilie Ilascu, after nine years of detention.
OSCE Permanent Council calls for release of prisoners
Publishing date: 4 May 2001
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Permanent Council, OSCE Mission to Moldova
What we do: Human rights
VIENNA, 4 May 2001-- During a recent visit to Moldova by permanent representatives of OSCE participating States, members of the delegation had an opportunity to visit Mr. Ilie Ilascu in the jail in Tiraspol (Moldova).