News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE says Kyrgyz President Akayev is not on OSCE premises
Publishing date: 24 March 2005
BISHKEK, 24 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office's Personal Representative for the OSCE States in Central Asia, Alojz Peterle, said on Thursday that press reports that Kyrgyz President Askar Akayev had taken refuge in the OSCE Centre were incorrect...
OSCE Chairman's Personal Representative starts talks in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 24 March 2005
BISHKEK, 24 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office's Personal Representative for the OSCE States in Central Asia, Alojz Peterle, arrived in Bishkek on Thursday for talks with government and opposition leaders...
OSCE Chairman calls for dialogue to defuse situation in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 21 March 2005
LJUBLJANA, 21 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel today urged all sides to engage in a dialogue to defuse the tension over the post-election situation in Kyrgyzstan. "Violence can never be justified. Recent Jalal Abad and Osh events...
OSCE Centre calls for calm and dialogue in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 20 March 2005
BISHKEK, 20 March 2005- The Head of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, Ambassador Markus Muller, today expressed concern about the latest developments in the post-election situation in Kyrgyzstan. Recent events in Jalal Abad and Osh could lead to an...
Second round of Kyrgyz elections demonstrates need for further improvement, OSCE/ODIHR observers report
Publishing date: 14 March 2005
BISHKEK, 14 March 2005- The 13 March second round of the parliamentary elections in the Kyrgyz Republic showed some technical improvements over the first round, but significant shortcomings remain, confirming the need to address the issues identified...
Kyrgyz elections competitive but fell short of OSCE commitments in important areas
Publishing date: 28 February 2005
BISHKEK, 28 February 2005- The 27 February Kyrgyz parliamentary elections fell short of OSCE commitments and other international standards for democratic elections in a number of important areas. Despite positive aspects such as competitiveness and a...
OSCE Centres organize seminar for Central Asian students
Publishing date: 21 February 2005
ISSYK-KUL, Kyrgyzstan, 21 February 2005- Over 50 students from all five Central Asian countries gathered today in Issyk-Kul for a seminar to promote better relations and friendly cross-border contacts among students in the region. The five-day event...