OSCE media freedom representative calls for end to crackdown on independent media in Belarus
VIENNA, 5 January 2011 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, called today for an end to the attacks on independent media in Belarus and urged authorities to immediately release imprisoned journalists...
Chairperson emphasizes need to continue OSCE work in Belarus
The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Audronius Ažubalis, reiterated in a meeting on 5 January 2010 in Vilnius that he considers it crucial that the Organization be able to continue operating a field operation in Belarus.
OSCE Chairmanship starts consultations on continuing OSCE’s work in Belarus
VILNIUS, 3 January 2011- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Audronius Ažubalis, said today that the Chairmanship had started consultations that aim to find a solution that would enable the OSCE to continue its work in Belarus...
Lithuania takes over OSCE Chairmanship, will focus on freedom of the media, protracted conflicts, fostering regional co-operation
VILNIUS, 1 January 2011 – Lithuania took over the Chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe today, with a focus on internal and external threats in the OSCE area, fostering democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms, notably freedom of the media, promoting energy security in Europe and building upon synergies between regional organizations.
Welcome to the new OSCE website
This is the first redesign of the OSCE website since 2004. Much has changed in that time, and the new website is more focused on providing information about our activities, simpler navigation and enhanced multimedia...