We call on all parties to spare no effort to de-escalate, exercise restraint and refrain from excessive use of force and incitement to violence.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 20 May, 2022 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan
The United States welcomes the ceasefire agreed to between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 6 May, 2021 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
We are pleased to see the OSCE prioritize its work with Tajikistan, which Chairperson-in-Office Linde’s visit to Dushanbe earlier this month reinforced.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 April, 2021 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Good Governance, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
Statement to the Permanent Council
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on June 4, 2020 by U.S. Ambassador James S. Gilmore III.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Elections, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on May 21, 2020.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council on the report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council on concern about accreditation for RFE/RL Radio Ozodi
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 31 October, 2019 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
Statement delivered at Working Session 10 of the HDIM 2019
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 September, 2019 | Topics: Anti-corruption, Statements | Tags: Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
U.S. Statement delivered at HDIM 2019 Working Session 6 on the Freedom of Assembly
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By | 19 September, 2019 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Crimea, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Poland, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine
U.S. Statement on Fundamental Freedoms of Free Expression and Media delivered at HDIM's Working Session 1.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 September, 2019 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Statement delivered to the Permanent Council in Response to the Head of the OSCE Program in Dushanbe
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: Media Freedom, Religious Freedom, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
Statement delivered in Response to OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Desir on July 4, 2019
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 4 July, 2019 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Media Freedom, RFOM, Statements | Tags: Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Statement at HDIM Working Session 4: Rule of law I, including - Right to a fair trial; Independence of the judiciary; Democratic law-making
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Albania, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Romania, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Statement to the Permanent Council on the Sentencing of Khairullo Mirsaidov in Tajikistan.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 July, 2018 | Topics: Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council in Response to the Head of the OSCE Program Office in Dushanbe
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 May, 2018 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: Tajikistan
Statement at the Permanent Council on freedom of expression and the detention of Khairullo Mirsaidov In Tajikistan.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 April, 2018 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
The United States has joined consensus on the new mandate for the OSCE field presence in Tajikistan, now called the Program Office in Dushanbe. We do so with the understanding that the new mandate will not be used to restrict the autonomy of the Office and its ability to respond flexibly to challenges or issues ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: Elections, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
We look forward to reaching consensus soon on a new mandate for the OSCE Office in Tajikistan. We regret that the activities of the Office have been interrupted.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: Border security, Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2016 Ambassador Baer’s Interview with RFE/RL Central Asia Service December 14, 2016 Neuer Saal, Hofburg Palace Vienna, Austria QUESTION: Journalists are being intimidated, attacked, and recently one of our journalists, another one, was arrested, as you might have heard. Allashov was arrested along with at least five members of his ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 December, 2016 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
The office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media has been a vocal and courageous advocate for freedom of expression, both on- and off-line.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 1 December, 2016 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Belarus, Hungary, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan
The United States wishes to express concern over the new criminal charges brought against defense lawyer Burzurgmehr Yorov. Mr. Yorov is already serving a 23-year sentence following a trial rife with procedural irregularities, and is likely being held in connection with his work as a defense attorney. On November 14, Tajikistan initiated a new criminal ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 24 November, 2016 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
As the 2016 HDIM draws to a close, my delegation wishes to share some observations that will shape our approach to the OSCE Ministerial in Hamburg. First: Helsinki Final Act Principles linking respect for human rights within states to lasting security among states could not be more relevant. These foundational principles are under siege and ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 30 September, 2016 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Protracted Conflicts, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine
No confident government would be frightened by a human rights defender. So what do crackdowns on activists by certain OSCE governments tell us? At the
2016 HDIM, taking place now in Warsaw , we’ve been speaking out against what we call the ‘shrinking space’ for civil society in many parts of the OSCE region. Civil society activists perform a vital role in ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 29 September, 2016 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Assembly & Association, Human Rights | Tags: Azerbaijan, Russia, Tajikistan
Freedom of religion or belief is a founding principle of the Helsinki Process. Unfortunately, a small number of participating States engage in consistent, systematic violations and abuses of the freedom of religion or belief.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 27 September, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Religious Freedom, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Russia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
If a government has law enforcement concerns about a participant, HDIM is not the appropriate forum to deal with it. There are inter-governmental tools for law enforcement cooperation. Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: we want your participation. Walking out robs the rest of us of your government’s perspective. It is not an effective way to respond to ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 26 September, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Ukraine
The United States was founded on the principle of respect for the dignity of the individual. No crime offends human dignity more than torture.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 September, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, United States, Uzbekistan
Some participating States are exporting their repression by deliberately initiating politically motivated Interpol Red Notices to harass critics abroad.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 23 September, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan
In establishing the Representative on Freedom of the Media in 1997, the OSCE participating States recognized that “free, independent, and pluralistic media are essential to a free and open society and accountable systems of government.”
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 September, 2016 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Freedom of association is necessary for the fullest exercise of the freedoms of expression and of religion or belief, and for the conduct of free and fair elections. It is a cornerstone for the rights of persons seeking to form independent trade unions.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 21 September, 2016 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Assembly & Association, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan
Elections are an essential element of democracy and a cornerstone of democratic institutions. The U.S. greatly appreciates the OSCE’s invaluable role in election observation – indeed, this organization has developed what is known as the “gold standard” for its methodology on evaluating elections.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 September, 2016 | Topics: Elections, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, United States
The United States wishes to express concern over irregular court proceedings resulting in harsh prison sentences for members of the Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan (IRPT). On June 1, deputy IRPT leaders Saidumar Hussaini and Mahmadali Hayit received life sentences, and 11 others received sentences ranging from two to 25 years in prison, in alleged ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 9 June, 2016 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
We take note of the statement by Tajikistan on the constitutional referendum held May 22. The United States is concerned that some of the constitutional amendments approved, as well as some recent legislation, may have a negative impact on the democratic development of the country. We are concerned that a new constitutional amendment which essentially ...
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By schedlc | 26 May, 2016 | Topics: Freedom of Assembly & Association, Good Governance, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
We welcome the OSCE office in Tajikistan's work in support of democratization, rule of law, and human rights, but are concerned about several negative developments in the country.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 12 May, 2016 | Topics: Border security, Civil Society and NGOs, Combating Terrorism, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
The United States wishes to echo the concerns outlined in the preliminary findings of the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression, David Kaye, whose visit to Tajikistan concluded March 10, 2016. During a March 10 press conference on his initial assessments, Mr. Kaye expressed grave concern over widespread blockage of Internet content and cellular ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 17 March, 2016 | Topics: Freedom of Expression, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
The United States expresses deep concern over the criminal proceedings against at least 13 members of the Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan and the lack of fair trial guarantees.
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 18 February, 2016 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Exclude, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
The United States strongly supports the participation of civil society in OSCE events. Under OSCE rules as enshrined in the Helsinki Document 1992, only “persons and organizations which resort to the use of violence or publicly condone terrorism or the use of violence” may be barred from participating in OSCE meetings. We remain concerned about ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 19 November, 2015 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
The United States joins the EU and others in expressing its concern over the future of political pluralism in Tajikistan. On September 29, a decision by the Supreme Court of Tajikistan banned the Islamic Renewal Party of Tajikistan (IRPT), following months of increased government pressure against the opposition IRPT and its members. Since the IRPT ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 8 October, 2015 | Topics: Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
I would like to follow up on a statement made by the European Union at the PC on July 2. The United States expresses its deep concern over the Government of Tajikistan’s ongoing attempts to silence voices of political opposition members, both within Tajikistan and abroad. As we have previously noted, international observers characterized Tajikistan’s ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 16 July, 2015 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
The United States warmly welcomes Ambassador Müller back to the Permanent Council. Ambassador, we thank you for your report and for the outstanding work you and your staff are doing in Tajikistan. We continue to support much of the traditional programmatic activity your office undertakes, as well as your efforts to address new activities in ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 14 May, 2015 | Topics: Anti-corruption, Civil Society and NGOs, Combating Terrorism, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
The United States expresses its deep concern over the Government of Tajikistan’s ongoing attempts to silence voices of political opposition. International observers characterized Tajikistan’s March 1 parliamentary elections as lacking in meaningful political alternatives, due to government interference in the campaign activities of such opposition parties as the Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan (IRPT). The ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 26 March, 2015 | Topics: Elections, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
We also take note of the preliminary assessment issued by OSCE/ODIHR on behalf of the observers from ODIHR and the Parliamentary Assembly about the parliamentary elections in Tajikistan. We also noted the assessment on the restrictions of political space and the lack of a level playing field, and we call on the government of Tajikistan ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 5 March, 2015 | Topics: Elections, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
The United States expresses its deep concern over the ongoing restriction of space for political opposition by the authorities of Tajikistan in advance of the March 1 parliamentary elections. These actions include undue limitations of the freedoms of expression, association, and peaceful assembly—all of which are guaranteed in Tajikistan’s constitution and are core OSCE commitments—through ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 26 February, 2015 | Topics: Elections, Statements | Tags: Tajikistan
The United States is concerned about the introduction of draft legislation in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan that could restrict the operating space for non-governmental organizations. While each piece of draft legislation is distinct—and its supporters may claim a legitimate interest to facilitate activities in the NGO sector—we believe it is important for these governments to ...
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By U.S. Mission OSCE | 22 January, 2015 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Statements | Tags: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
