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Update by the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group, Ambassador Heidi Grau. Report by the Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, Ambassador Yaşar Halit Çevik. The aggression of Azerbaijan against Artsakh and Armenia with the direct involvement of Turkey and foreign terrorist fighters (Armenia, Annex 1; Turkey, Annex 2). Earth Day, observed on 22 April 2021. Repression of the media in Latvia (Latvia, Annex 3). Violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Estonia. Freedom of the media in the Russian Federation. Concerns relating to the detention of Mr. A. Navalny (Germany, Annex 4). Addressing racism, xenophobia, intolerance and discrimination during the post-pandemic recovery. Referendum on the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, held on 11 April 2021.

1310th Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Council

Hate-motivated incidents are often violent manifestations of intolerance which instil fear and divide communities. Tackling underlying prejudice is essential in combating the spread of these divisive actions. The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina supports the work of government institutions, the criminal justice system, local authorities and civil society to effectively respond to these incidents. The 'Hate Monitor' provides a monthly update on incidents and responses throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, Ambassador Jan Braathu. Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea. Situation in Ukraine and the need to implement the Minsk agreements. The aggression of Azerbaijan against Artsakh and Armenia with the direct involvement of Turkey and foreign terrorist fighters (Armenia, Annex 1). Seventh anniversary of the reunification of Crimea with Russia. Peaceful protests and police violence in some Western European States (Netherlands, Annex 2; Germany, Annex 3; Belgium, Annex 4; Greece, Annex 5; Switzerland, Annex 6). The Russian Federation’s intensifying campaign against independent media. International Day to Combat Islamophobia, observed on 15 March 2021 (Turkey, Annex 7). Need for new dialogue in Belarus. Events in the human dimension in 2021. International Francophonie Day, to be observed on 20 March 2021, and French Language and Francophonie Week, being observed from 13 to 21 March 2021.

1306th Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Council

Through regular and systematic monitoring of judicial institutions, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) has observed that the practice of appointing so-called additional judges in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) raises serious concerns about impartiality, judicial independence, efficiency, and fairness.

ODIHR summary report from the 8 December 2020 online event launch of the practical guide on “Understanding Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes- Addressing the Security Needs of Muslim Communities”.

Hate-motivated incidents are often violent manifestations of intolerance which instil fear and divide communities. Tackling underlying prejudice is essential in combating the spread of these divisive actions. The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina supports the work of government institutions, the criminal justice system, local authorities and civil society to effectively respond to these incidents. The 'Hate Monitor' provides a monthly update on incidents and responses throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.