The hearing focused on trends regarding freedom of the media in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) participating States, including developments in Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. In particular, the hearing highlighted the fact that journalists continue to face significant challenges in their work in numerous OSCE countries, such as acts of intimidation, abduction, beatings, threats or even murder.
Members
Hon. Alcee Hastings
Chairman
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Ben Cardin
Co-Chairman
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Chris Smith
Ranking Minority Member
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hon. Hilda Solis
Commissioner
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Witnesses
Ms. Fatima Tlisova
Russian Independent Journalist
Ms. Nina Ognianova
Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator
Committee to Protect Journalists
Ms. Paula Schriefer
Director of Advocacy
Freedom House, Washington, DC
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