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Responsibility of participating States to uphold the OSCE principles and commitments that underpin the security and safety of our populations

If a State insists on having all its demands met before reaching consensus, that is not compromise; that is hostage-taking.

By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 July, 2021 | Topics: Statements

Right of Reply to Russia On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea

I just wanted to remind my esteemed Russian colleague that Moscow committed to all three of the Minsk agreements: the Minsk Protocol, signed September 5, 2014; the Minsk Memorandum of Understanding, signed September 19, 2014; and the Minsk Package of Measures, signed February 12, 2015, since you wanted us to talk about documents.

By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 July, 2021 | Topics: Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Crimea under Russian Occupation, Russia, Ukraine

On Continuous Flagrant Violation of Human Rights in the Transnistrian Region of the Republic of Moldova by the Secessionist Regime

The United States and Canada remain deeply concerned by the continued repression of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Moldova’s Transnistria region.

By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 July, 2021 | Topics: Protracted Conflicts, Statements | Tags: Moldova, Russia

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

This year’s theme for the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, “Victims’ Voices Lead the Way,” honors those who were subjected to human trafficking, with an emphasis on supporting, listening, and learning from those who survived this heinous crime.

By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 July, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Statements

Recent Developments in Belarus

One year ago, the world witnessed the incredible strength and courage of the Belarusian people as hundreds of thousands gathered in squares across the country to peacefully protest authoritarianism and call for new free and fair elections.

By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 July, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Elections, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Belarus

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