Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine based on information received as of 19:30 (Kyiv time), 17 August 2015
This report is for the media and the 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*. Ceasefire violations were recorded in numerous locations. The SMM verified a number of civilian casualties...
OSCE/ODIHR regional roundtable in Ukraine focuses on role of dialogue in enhancing the security of religious and belief communities
177911 The role of dialogue in enhancing the security of religious and belief communities was the focus of a regional roundtable discussion, organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in co-operation with the Vinnytsia Region Administration, in Vinnytsia, Ukraine on 18 August 2015. More than 80...
OSCE Chief Monitor in Ukraine Ambassador Apakan to hold media briefing in Vienna on Wednesday
VIENNA, 18 August 2015 –The Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan, will hold a media briefing tomorrow, 19 August 2015, at the Hofburg, Vienna, after his address to the OSCE Special Permanent Council. Ambassador Apakan will brief representatives of the OSCE’s 57 participating States on...
Who is the West’s Lead MH17 Investigator?
As tensions once again build in eastern Ukraine where a fragile ceasefire appears to be on the brink of collapsing and the deadly contest of wills between East and West begins anew, the West’s prize propaganda story, downed Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 has again taken center stage. As part of a much wider campaign to demonize Russia and...
Tajikistan: Anxious Times on the Afghan Border
Dushanbe watches increased Taliban activity near its borders with rising concern. From EurasiaNet.org. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine based on information received as of 19:30 (Kyiv time), 13 August 2015
This report is for the media and the 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*. Ceasefire violations were recorded by the SMM in numerous locations. The SMM facilitated a ceasefire in...
Spot Report by OSCE Observer Mission: 34th Russian 49 vehicles convoy crossed into Ukraine and returned through the Donetsk Border Crossing Point
SUMMARY On 14 August 2015 at 07:04hrs (Moscow time), a Russian convoy arrived at the Donetsk Border Crossing Point (BCP). A total of 49 vehicles were checked by the Russian border guard and customs services. All the vehicles had crossed back into the Russian Federation by 14:40hrs on 14 August. DETAIL Leaving the Russian Federation On 14 August...
Baku Court Sentences Rights Advocates, Russian POW Asks Putin for Help
Plus, OSCE official presses Turkmenistan to free journalist, and report says Hungarian officials warn Jewish community over migration threats. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine based on information received as of 19:30 (Kyiv time), 12 August 2015
This report is for the media and the 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 – with its UAV experiencing severe jamming – and security considerations*. Ceasefire violations were recorded in numerous locations,...
Russian Supermodel in Row Over Disabled Sister’s Ouster, Turkmenistan Bars Horse Expert From …
Plus, Belarus censors distance-learning packet sent to political prisoner, and witness protection among new Kosovo court’s biggest challenges …read more Source: Transitions Online...
