Section: OSCE (EU)
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine, based on information received as of 19:30hrs, 18 October 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”, including the Addendum. Its monitoring was restricted by the parties and security considerations*. The situation in Donetsk and Luhansk regions was relatively calm, although the SMM...
OSCE parliamentarians to observe early parliamentary elections in Turkey
COPENHAGEN, 19 October 2015 – OSCE parliamentarians will observe the upcoming early parliamentary elections in Turkey and provide leadership for the OSCE’s short-term observer mission. OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ivica Dacic has designated Ignacio Sanchez Amor (MP, Spain) as Special Co-ordinator to lead the short-term OSCE observer mission...
OSCE-supported certification programme for combatting money laundering and financing of terrorism launched in Kazakhstan
Colin McCullough, OSCE Programme Office in Astana An OSCE-supported certification programme aimed to help representatives of the banking sector to detect and to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing in compliance with international standards was launched on 19 October 2015 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It was presented to some 30 specialists...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine, based on information received as of 19:30hrs, 16 October 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”, including the Addendum. Its monitoring was restricted by the parties and security considerations*. The SMM received written declarations related to the withdrawal of mortars in Luhansk...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine, based on information received as of 19:30hrs, 15 October 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 the parties and security considerations*. The situation in Donetsk and Luhansk regions was relatively calm, although the SMM continued to register...
OSCE Programme Office supports annual youth camp in Kazakhstan
ASTANA, 17 October 2015 – The implementation of youth-oriented policies, the promotion of sustainable development and youth empowerment are the focus of the sixth annual two-day “Zhas (Youth) Camp” that began today in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is the second in a series of three weekend camps held in October that were co-organized by the Youth...
Spot report by OSCE Observer Mission: A fortieth Russian convoy of 48 vehicles crossed into Ukraine and returned back through the Donetsk Border Crossing Point
Please note that this report is for media and the general public SUMMARY On 15 October 2015 at 06:50hrs (Moscow time), a Russian convoy arrived at the Donetsk Border Crossing Point (BCP). A total of 48 vehicles were checked by the Russian border guard and customs services. All the vehicles had crossed back into the Russian Federation by 14:55hrs...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine, based on information received as of 19:30hrs, 14 October 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 the parties and security considerations*. Rallies and marches were held in a number of cities throughout the country to mark the “Day of Ukraine’s...
OSCE-supported seminar agrees co-operation modalities to improve identification of human trafficking victims in Ukraine
KYIV, 15 October 2015 – Inter-agency co-operation between law enforcers and social service providers to improve the identification of human trafficking victims is the focus of a two-day workshop, which started today with the support of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine. More than 140 social service providers, law enforcement officers and...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine, based on information received as of 19:30hrs, 13 October 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”, including the Addendum. Its monitoring was restricted by the parties and security considerations*. The SMM revisited eight heavy weapons holding areas and a weapons storage site. The...
