Section: OSCE (EU)
Statement by OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Steinmeier on latest incidents targeting the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
BERLIN, 27 May 2016 – Following two recent incidents targeting the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) in the country’s east, OSCE Chairperson-in Office and German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier issued the following statement: “It is with great concern I have learnt that shots were fired in the direction of an SMM...
Border Management Staff Course for Women Leaders concludes at OSCE Border Management Staff College
DUSHANBE, 27 May 2016 – A one-month Border Management Staff Course for Women Leaders concluded today at the OSCE Border Management Staff College in Dushanbe, which trained 25 female border officials representing ten OSCE participating States – Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Mongolia, Switzerland,...
Spot Report by Observer Mission at the Russian checkpoints of Gukovo and Donetsk: A fifty-first Russian Convoy of 47 Vehicles Crossed into Ukraine and Returned through Donetsk Border Crossing Point
This report is for media and the general public. SUMMARY On 26 May 2016 at 06:33hrs (Moscow time), a Russian convoy arrived at the Donetsk Border Crossing Point (BCP). A total of 47 vehicles were checked by the Russian border guards and customs services. All of the 47 vehicles had crossed back into the Russian Federation by 14:45hrs on 26 May....
Spot Report at Russian checkpoints of Gukovo and Donetsk: 51st Russian Convoy of 47 Vehicles Crossed into Ukraine and Returned through Donetsk Border Crossing Point
This report is for media and the general public. SUMMARY On 26 May 2016 at 06:33hrs (Moscow time), a Russian convoy arrived at the Donetsk Border Crossing Point (BCP). A total of 47 vehicles were checked by the Russian border guards and customs services. All of the 47 vehicles had crossed back into the Russian Federation by 14:45hrs on 26 May....
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine, based on information received as of 19:30, 25 May 2016
This report is for media and the general public. The SMM observed a similar level of violence in Donetsk region and recorded an increased number of ceasefire violations in Luhansk region. The Mission conducted crater analysis in Staromykhailivka. It continued to monitor the withdrawal of weapons, and noted armoured combat vehicles in the security...
OSCE Representative reiterates call on Russian authorities to ensure journalists’ safety and end impunity after attack on journalist in Irkutsk Region
VIENNA, 26 May 2016 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today once again expressed concern about the safety of journalists in the Russian Federation following an attack on Denis Kuchmenko, a journalist and Director General of the Gorod media holding company in Bratsk in the country’s Irkutsk Region. On 25 May...
Defamation penalty in Italy needs to be considered for its effect on free expression, OSCE media representative says
VIENNA, 26 May 2016 – The Italian Senate should consider pending legislation that would increase the maximum penalty to 9 years in jail for criminally defaming elected officials and judges in light of its effect on free expression, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović said today. The current maximum penalty is 6 years....
OSCE Special Monitoring Mission’s Principal Deputy Chief Monitor to brief media tomorrow via videolink from Donetsk region
KYIV, 26 May 2016 – Alexander Hug, the Principal Deputy Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), will hold a special news briefing tomorrow via video link from Donetsk region. Hug will talk about the recent Mission’s activities and the general security situation throughout Ukraine. Journalists are invited to...
Estonia’s Foreign Minister Marina Kaljurand addresses PC, expresses support for Europe’s fundamental values – human rights, democracy and rule of law
VIENNA, 26 May 2016 – Addressing the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna today Estonia’s Foreign Minister and Chair of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers Marina Kaljurand underlined her country’s strong support for Europe’s fundamental values – human rights, democracy and the rule of law – and called for mutual...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine, based on information received as of 19:30, 24 May 2016
This report is for media and the general public. The SMM observed an increased level of violence in both Donetsk and Luhansk regions as compared to the previous reporting period. The Mission continued to monitor the withdrawal of weapons, and noted the presence of armoured combat vehicles and other hardware in the security zone. It continued to...
