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The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media observes media developments in all 56 OSCE participating States. He provides early warning on violations of freedom of expression and promotes full compliance with OSCE press freedom commitments.
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Recent assaults on journalists in Armenia threaten free press, says OSCE representative
VIENNA, 19 November 2008 - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, expressed his concern today over a violent attack this week against an independent journalist in Armenia...
South Caucasus journalists discuss public-service broadcasting, digitalization at OSCE media conference
TBILISI, 14 November 2008 - The challenges and future of public-service broadcasting and how the digital switchover can support media freedom and media pluralism were among the topics discussed at the Fifth OSCE Media Conference in Tbilisi today...
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Media freedom in OSCE area faces new challenges as Representative's Office marks tenth anniversary
Despite the many successes during its first ten years, the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media will remain vigilant against new and worrying trends in the OSCE region.
Miklos Haraszti, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, meets students at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, 20 October 2006. (OSCE/Eric Gourlan)
DOCUMENT: Almaty Declaration on the future of public-service broadcasting and the digital switchover in Central Asia
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DOCUMENT: Comments and suggestions on draft amendments to the defamation provisions of the Criminal and Civil Codes of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 29 July 2008
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Special Report on Handling of the Media during Political Demonstrations: Observations and Recommendations
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