Section: OSCE (EU)
5+2 special consultations; mediators’ communique
On 21 April 2015, per prior agreement, special consultations of the participants of the Permanent Conference on Political Issues in the Framework of the Negotiation Process for the Transdniestrian Settlement in the “5+2” format took place in Vienna. During the discussions, the participants reaffirmed their commitment to the fundamental documents...
Establishment of security system that secures peace, stability and prosperity of States and citizens is goal we all share, says OSCE Chairperson Dačić
BELGRADE, 21 April 2015 – Any improvement in the comprehensive security of an OSCE participating State results in greater security for all, said OSCE Chairperson and Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić in Belgrade while opening today’s Chairmanship conference on Security Sector Governance and Reform (SSG/R), which is one of the...
OSCE, UNECE support Moldova and Ukraine in adapting to climate change in Dniester basin
KYIV, 21 April 2015 – Moldovan and Ukrainian parliamentarians, deputy ministers of environment and water agencies managers will meet on Thursday in Kyiv to present the newly developed bi-lateral strategic framework for the adaptation to the climate change in the Dniester river basin and to start working on the development of the basin management...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30 (Kyiv time), 19 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”. The SMM, based on its monitoring – which was restricted by third parties and by security considerations* – observed ongoing fighting in and around Donetsk airport, with fewer incidents...
OSCE parliamentarians to observe general elections in United Kingdom
COPENHAGEN, 20 April 2015 – OSCE parliamentarians will conduct an election observation mission to the United Kingdom for the country’s general elections on 7 May. OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ivica Dacic has designated OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Vice-President George Tsereteli (MP, Georgia) as Special Co-ordinator of the short-term OSCE...
OSCE participating States assess progress on women’s involvement in conflict management and sustainable peace
VILNIUS, 20 April 2015 – More than 70 experts from across North America, Europe and Asia are meeting in the Lithuanian capital today for a conference to discuss the implementation of the key UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. The conference is organized by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30 (Kyiv time), 17 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”. The SMM, based on its monitoring – which was restricted by third parties and by security considerations (cf. below) – observed on-going fighting in and around Donetsk airport, albeit at...
Spot report by OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine: SMM Overnight Observation in Shyrokyne, 18 April 2015
This report is for media and the general public. On 17 April, at 18:30hrs, an SMM team, composed of eight staff from the Head Office and the Mariupol Hub and led by the SMM Deputy Chief Monitor, replaced the SMM team that was in the village since 06:40hrs the same day. The SMM located a suitable site to monitor the ceasefire as foreseen in the...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30 (Kyiv time), 16 April 2015
This report is for the media and general public. For a complete breakdown of recorded ceasefire violations during the reporting period see the document. The SMM monitored the implementation of the “Package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements”. The SMM, based on its monitoring – which was restricted by third parties and by...
Mijatović welcomes dropped charges against journalist in Slovenia
VIENNA, 17 April 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today welcomed the recent decision to drop all charges against Slovenian journalist Anuška Delić. “I am pleased to learn that all charges against Delić have been dropped,” Mijatović said. “Members of the media should never have to fear facing criminal charges for...
