BERLIN, 2 June 2016 – Strengthening parliamentary control and oversight of the security sector through raising awareness of the OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects is vital to building trust among OSCE participating States and to prevent conflicts, said participants at the start of a two-day conference in Berlin today.
The event emphasized the important role that parliaments and democratic institutions play in the oversight of armed and security forces, particularly in the context of emerging security challenges. It brought together over 100 participants, including parliamentarians from OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation, senior government officials, representatives of OSCE …read more
Source: OSCE