Section: OSCE (EU)
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30 (Kyiv time), 24 April 2015
This Report is for the media and general public The SMM monitored the implementation of the “Package of measures for the Implementation of the Minsk agreements”. Its monitoring was restricted by third parties and security considerations*. The SMM discussed a demilitarization plan for Shyrokyne. The SMM held a round table involving pro and...
CiO Dačić discusses Transdniestrian Settlement Process with his Special Representative Bogojević
BELGRADE, 25 April 2015 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić, received in Belgrade today his Special Representative for the Transdniestrian Settlement Process, Ambassador Radojko Bogojević. Special Representative Bogojević informed the Chairperson-in-Office about the situation in the Transdniestrian...
ODIHR Director Link joined by Ukraine’s Human Rights Commissioner and civil society at launch of project in Kyiv
KYIV, 24 April 2015 – Michael Georg Link, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), was joined in Kyiv today by Valeria Lutkovska, Ukraine’s Human Rights Commissioner, for the launch of ODIHR’s new two-year project. Following Director Link’s public lecture on the subject of civil society,...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30 (Kyiv time), 23 April 2015
The SMM monitored the implementation of the “Package of measures for the Implementation of the Minsk agreements”. Its monitoring was restricted by third parties and security considerations*. The SMM were prevented from accessing part of Shyrokyne (20km east of Mariupol) by “Donetsk People’s Republic” members. The SMM revisited heavy weapons...
OSCE/ODIHR seminar in Ukraine focuses on freedom of religion or belief, and hate crimes
153451 Some 40 representatives from the Ukraine’s Vinnitsa Oblast and district administrations discussed the international standards on freedom of religion and belief, and responses to hate crime at a seminar organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) with the support of the Vinnitsa Oblast State...
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities in Moldova, encourages adoption of integration strategy and dialogue on Gagauz autonomy
153466 High Commissioner on National Minorities expresses concern over future of Latin-script schools in Transdniestria …read more Source:...
Need for women to be included in conflict prevention and resolution processes stressed at OSCE-supported workshop in Ukraine
KYIV, 24 April 2015 –The need for women, as active stakeholders in conflict, to be included in prevention and resolution processes was stressed during a workshop supported by the OSCE Project Co-ordination in Ukraine, OSCE Gender Section and UN Women on 23 and 24 April in Kyiv. UNSC resolution 1325 recognizes the different effects of crisis and...
OSCE Deputy Chief Monitor in Ukraine to hold press conference in Mariupol
KYIV, 24 April 2015 – Deputy Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) Alexander Hug will hold press conference in Mariupol today. Hug will talk about the Mission’s recent activities, security and the humanitarian situation in and around Shyrokyne. Journalists are invited to attend the press conference today,...
Spot Report by OSCE Observer Mission: A twenty fourth Russian convoy of 62 vehicles crossed into Ukraine and returned back through the Donetsk Border Crossing Point
This report is for media and the general public. SUMMARY On 23 April 2015 at 07:25hrs (Moscow time), a Russian convoy arrived at the Donetsk Border Crossing Point (BCP). A total of 62 vehicles were checked by the Russian border guard and customs services. All the vehicles had crossed back into the Russian Federation by 18:40hrs on 23 April. ***...
Journalists unions from Russia and Ukraine meet to discuss journalists’ safety, jointly condemn attacks on journalists
VIENNA, 23 April 2015 – Senior representatives from the Independent Media Trade Union of Ukraine, National Union of the Journalists of Ukraine, and the Russian Union of Journalists met in Vienna today to discuss ways to improve professional standards and safety of journalists in Ukraine. The unions met under the auspices of the OSCE...
