2013

• May 28, 2013 Bulgaria Holds Early Parliamentary Elections; OSCE Mounts Full-Scale Election Observation Mission Article » more info

• Apr 26, 2013 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Albania Press Release » more info

2012

• Nov 20, 2012 Assessing Ukraine’s Parliamentary Elections Briefing » more info

• Nov 16, 2012 Briefing on Ukraine Elections Event » more info

• Nov 9, 2012 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Ukraine Press Release » more info

• Sep 20, 2012 Commission Hearing on Georgia Event » more info

• Sep 18, 2012 Commission Hearing on Georgia Press Release » more info

• Sep 14, 2012 “Georgia’s Parliamentary Election: How Free and Fair Has the Campaign Been, and How Should the U.S. Government Respond?” Press Release » more info

• May 7, 2012 U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold briefing on Ukraine Press Release » more info

• Jan 25, 2012 Kazakhstan: As Stable as Its Government Claims? Hearing » more info

• Jan 25, 2012 Kazakhstan: As Stable As Its Government Claims? Event » more info

• Jan 23, 2012 REVISED: Live Webcast: U.S. Helsinki Commission Hearing on Human Rights in Kazahkstan Press Release » more info

• Jan 20, 2012 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Human Rights in Kazakhstan Press Release » more info

2011

• Dec 20, 2011 Chairman Smith’s Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011 Passes, Goes to White House Press Release » more info

• Dec 19, 2011 Chairman Smith Calls for Final Passage of Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011 Press Release » more info

• Dec 16, 2011 Chairman Smith to Hold Press Conference on Belarus Press Release » more info

• Dec 16, 2011 Chairman Smith Statement on One Year Since Brutal Election Crackdown in Belarus Press Release » more info

• Dec 7, 2011 Helsinki Commission Leaders Call on Russian Authorities to Respect Democracy Commitments Press Release » more info

• Nov 15, 2011 Belarus: The Ongoing Crackdown and Forces for Change Hearing » more info

• Nov 15, 2011 From Arab Spring to Coptic Winter: Sectarian Violence and the Struggle for Democratic Transition in Egypt Hearing » more info

• Nov 10, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Egypt Press Release » more info

• Nov 8, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Belarus Press Release » more info

• Oct 13, 2011 Elections and Political Transition in Tunisia Briefing » more info

• Oct 13, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Tunisia’s Upcoming Elections Event » more info

• Oct 7, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Tunisia’s Upcoming Elections Press Release » more info

• Sep 22, 2011 Russia’s Upcoming Elections and the Struggle for Public and Competitive Politics Briefing » more info

• Sep 22, 2011 Briefing on Russia’s Upcoming Elections Event » more info

• Sep 16, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold a Briefing on Russia’s Upcoming Elections Press Release » more info

• Jun 23, 2011 Co-Chairman Cardin on Russian Elections Press Release » more info

• Jun 1, 2011 Local Elections and Political Instability in Albania Briefing » more info

• Jun 1, 2011 Briefing on Local Elections and Political Instability in Albania Event » more info

• May 27, 2011 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Local Elections and Political Instability in Albania Press Release » more info

• May 5, 2011 Helsinki Commissioners Urge Quality and Integrity to Characterize Upcoming Local Elections in Albania Press Release » more info

• Jan 20, 2011 Commissioners Concerned with Post-Election Repression in Belarus Press Release » more info

• Jan 6, 2011 Belarusian Regime Resolutely Dashes Any Hopes for Democratic Liberalization Article » more info

2010

• Dec 21, 2010 Helsinki Commission Condemns Violence Amid Elections in Belarus Press Release » more info

• Dec 8, 2010 Helsinki Commission Hearing Focuses on U.S. Support for Western Balkan Countries Press Release » more info

• Dec 8, 2010 The Western Balkans: Developments in 2010 and Hopes for the Future Hearing » more info

• Dec 8, 2010 Hearing on Challenges in Western Balkans Event » more info

• Dec 2, 2010 Commission to Hold Hearing on Challenges in Western Balkans Press Release » more info

• Nov 15, 2010 Watch now: The Helsinki Commission Story Press Release » more info

• Nov 1, 2010 OSCE 2010 Informal Ministerial: Kazakhstan Persistence earns a Summit in Astana Article » more info

• Oct 11, 2010 Helsinki Commission Welcomes Peaceful Conduct of Kyrgyzstan Elections, Looks Forward to New Parliamentary System Press Release » more info

• Oct 4, 2010 Commission Statement on Elections in Bosnia-Herzegovina Press Release » more info

• Sep 14, 2010 Commission Co-Chairs Welcome Vote for Reforms in Turkey Press Release » more info

• Aug 3, 2010 Commission Marks 35 Years of Helsinki Final Act Press Release » more info

• Aug 2, 2010 Statement on a resolution marking the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act Statement » more info

• Jul 27, 2010 Copenhagen Anniversary Conference: 20 Years of the Copenhagen Document Article » more info

• Jul 27, 2010 Commissioners: Democracy, Human Rights Needed for a Stable Kyrgyzstan Press Release » more info

• Jul 22, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold a Hearing on Kyrgyzstan Press Release » more info

• Jul 15, 2010 OSCE Parlimentary Assembly Session in Oslo Statement » more info

• Jul 9, 2010 Aderholt Re-Elected Vice-Chairman of International Human Rights Panel Press Release » more info

• Jul 5, 2010 Senator Cardin to Lead Congressional Delegation to Norway Press Release » more info

• Jun 29, 2010 Helsinki Commission Calls for Greater Assistance to Kyrgyzstan Press Release » more info

• Jun 14, 2010 Helsinki Commission to hold Inter-Parliament Cooperation Hearing Press Release » more info

• Apr 8, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Urge Calm in Kyrgyzstan Press Release » more info

• Mar 16, 2010 Commission Supports Continued Reform in Ukraine Press Release » more info

• Mar 16, 2010 Ukraine: Moving Beyond Stalemate? Hearing » more info

• Mar 16, 2010 Hearing on Ukraine Event » more info

• Mar 15, 2010 State Department Human Rights Reports Statement » more info

• Mar 10, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Ukraine Press Release » more info

• Feb 2, 2010 Cardin Introduces Maryland’s Ian Kelly, Nominee for Ambassador to OSCE Press Release » more info

• Feb 2, 2010 Commission Calls for Kazakhstan to Lead OSCE by Example Press Release » more info

• Jan 28, 2010 ROOM CHANGE: Hearing on Kazakhstan’s Leadership of the OSCE Press Release » more info

• Jan 21, 2010 Hearing on Moldova Features Prime Minister Filat Press Release » more info

• Jan 19, 2010 Co-Chairman Hastings Statement on Ukrainian Elections Press Release » more info

2009

• Nov 17, 2009 Hastings Continues to Lead on Minority Political Participation at UN Forum Press Release » more info

• Sep 9, 2009 Commission, State Department Discuss Kazakhstan’s 2010 Chairmanship of OSCE Press Release » more info

• Aug 6, 2009 Moldova’s Recent Elections: Prospects for Change in Europe’s Poorest Country Event » more info

• Jul 30, 2009 Moldova’s Recent Elections: Prospects for Change in Europe’s Poorest Country Press Release » more info

• Jul 10, 2009 Moldova's Upcoming Election Statement » more info

• Jul 1, 2009 McIntyre Resolution on Afghanistan Passes International Panel Press Release » more info

• Jun 29, 2009 Statement of Co-Chairman Alcee Hastings on Albania Elections Press Release » more info

• Jun 28, 2009 Helsinki Commissioners Urge Compromises in Bosnia Press Release » more info

• Jun 24, 2009 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Hastings to Monitor Albanian Elections Press Release » more info

• Jun 18, 2009 Parliamentary Elections in Albania Statement » more info

• Jun 18, 2009 Kyrgyzstan Before the Elections Briefing » more info

• Jun 18, 2009 Briefing on Upcoming Kyrgyzstan Elections Event » more info

• Jun 15, 2009 Commission to Hold Briefing on Upcoming Kyrgyzstan Elections Press Release » more info

• Jun 14, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Express Dismay with Reports of Iran Election Results Press Release » more info

• Jun 8, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Comment on Elections in Lebanon Press Release » more info

• Jun 8, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Comment on Right-Wing Victories in European Union Parliamentary Elections Press Release » more info

• Jun 4, 2009 Albania's Elections and the Challenge of Democratic Transition Briefing » more info

• Jun 4, 2009 Briefing on Albania Elections Event » more info

• May 27, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Hold a Briefing on Albania Elections Press Release » more info

• May 20, 2009 U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Cardin and Co-Chairman Hastings Welcome House Appointees Press Release » more info

• Mar 18, 2009 Chairman Cardin Calls for Fair, Transparent Preparations for Moldovan Elections Press Release » more info

• Mar 17, 2009 Moldova Parliamentary Elections Statement » more info

2008

• Nov 19, 2008 Briefing on the Prospect for Change in Turkmenistan Event » more info

• Nov 18, 2008 Report on the OSCE’s 2008 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Article » more info

• Nov 13, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on the Prospect for Change in Turkmenistan Press Release » more info

• Oct 24, 2008 Belarus’ Parliamentary Elections Fail to Meet OSCE Democratic Election Commitments Article » more info

• Sep 24, 2008 Briefing on the State of Democracy in Moldova Event » more info

• Sep 24, 2008 **ROOM CHANGE** Press Release » more info

• Sep 24, 2008 Helsinki Commission: Belarus Still Lacking Progress in Human Rights and Democracy in Run Up to Election Press Release » more info

• Sep 24, 2008 East or West? The Future of Democracy in Moldova Briefing » more info

• Sep 19, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on the State of Democracy in Moldova Press Release » more info

• Sep 16, 2008 Business as Usual? Belarus on the Eve of Elections Hearing » more info

• Sep 16, 2008 Hearing on Upcoming Elections in Belarus Event » more info

• Sep 9, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Upcoming Elections in Belarus Press Release » more info

• Aug 11, 2008 OSCE 101: Briefing for Civil Society Press Release » more info

• Jul 31, 2008 Briefing on Mongolia’s Political Situation Event » more info

• Jul 25, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Mongolia’s Political Situation Press Release » more info

• Jul 21, 2008 Georgians Return to Polls to Elect New Parliament as Political Polarization Persists Article » more info

• May 23, 2008 Helsinki Commission Chairman Hastings to Travel to Russia, Finland and Vienna Press Release » more info

• Apr 17, 2008 Hearing on Armenia Elections Event » more info

• Apr 11, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Armenia Press Release » more info

• Apr 3, 2008 The Future of Democracy in Serbia Briefing » more info

• Mar 31, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on the Future of Democracy in Serbia Press Release » more info

• Mar 4, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission Expresses Deep Regret Over Loss of Life in Armenia Press Release » more info

• Feb 27, 2008 Finnish OSCE Chairman-in-Office Outlines Priorities, Challenges for 2008 Article » more info

• Feb 18, 2008 U.S. Congressional Delegation to Hold Press Roundtable at OSCE PA Winter Meeting in Vienna Press Release » more info

• Feb 17, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing with Edward Lucas of "The Economist" Press Release » more info

• Feb 6, 2008 Georgia in 2008: Elections or Street Politics? Hearing » more info

• Feb 6, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Ramifications of Presidential Elections in the Republic of Georgia Event » more info

• Feb 1, 2008 Georgia’s Extraordinary Presidential Elections, A Competitive First Article » more info

• Feb 1, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Ramifications of Presidential Elections in the Republic of Georgia Press Release » more info

• Jan 31, 2008 Helsinki Commission Leadership Concerned Over Russia’s Efforts to Limit Election Observers Press Release » more info

• Jan 4, 2008 Hastings to Meet with Finland’s Foreign Minister Kanerva on Georgian Elections Press Release » more info

2007

• Dec 27, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Condemn Former Prime Minister Bhutto’s Assassination Press Release » more info

• Dec 7, 2007 OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Continues to Play a Constructive Role Article » more info

• Dec 6, 2007 Ukraine’s Pre-Term Parliamentary Elections and Demonstrable Commitment to Democratic Standards focus of Commission Initiatives Article » more info

• Dec 6, 2007 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Post Analysis of the Russia Duma Elections Event » more info

• Dec 6, 2007 The Duma Elections, Politics and Putin: Where is Russia Going? Briefing » more info

• Dec 3, 2007 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Post Analysis of the Russia Duma Elections Press Release » more info

• Dec 3, 2007 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairmen: Russia Shouldn’t Become “Belarus Writ Large” Press Release » more info

• Nov 27, 2007 Rep. Hastings to Hold Roundtable with Journalists at OSCE Ministerial Council in Madrid Press Release » more info

• Nov 13, 2007 Helsinki Commission Leadership Expresses Deep Regret Over Violence in Georgia Press Release » more info

• Nov 5, 2007 OSCE Chairman Addresses Helsinki Commission in Advance of Madrid Ministerial Article » more info

• Oct 25, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Ukraine Elections Event » more info

• Oct 25, 2007 The Ukrainian Elections: Implications for Ukraine’s Future Direction Briefing » more info

• Oct 24, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Ukraine Elections Press Release » more info

• Oct 18, 2007 Helsinki Commission Holds Hearing with OSCE PA President Göran Lennmarker Press Release » more info

• Oct 18, 2007 Parliamentary Perspective of Challenges Facing Today’s Europe Hearing » more info

• Oct 16, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Kazakhstan's Bid to Chair OSCE in 2009 Event » more info

• Oct 4, 2007 Hastings Joined by 12 Members of Congress in Introducing Resolution Press Release » more info

• Sep 24, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Urge Political Stability in Ukraine Press Release » more info

• Aug 16, 2007 Hastings and Cardin: Kazakhstan's Election will be Key Indicator of Democratic Progress Press Release » more info

• Jul 26, 2007 The 2007 Turkish Elections: Globalization and Atatürk’s Legacy Briefing » more info

• Jul 24, 2007 Hastings Introduces Resolution on Ukraine’s Political Crisis Press Release » more info

• Jul 23, 2007 Introduction of Ukraine Elections Resolution Statement » more info

• Jul 20, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Wish Turkey Successful Elections Press Release » more info

• Jul 19, 2007 Hastings to Hold Briefing on Turkish Elections and the Future of U.S.-Turkish Relations Press Release » more info

• Mar 19, 2007 Parliamentary Elections in Serbia Reveal Progress in Democratic Development But also Support for Nationalist Causes Article » more info

• Mar 19, 2007 OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Convenes Winter Session Article » more info

2006

• Dec 13, 2006 Tajikistan's Presidential Election Falls Short Article » more info

• Dec 7, 2006 Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2006 Statement » more info

• Oct 26, 2006 Democracy in Tajikistan: Preview of the Presidential Election Briefing » more info

• Oct 20, 2006 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Tajikistan's Upcoming Presidential Elections Press Release » more info

• Aug 10, 2006 Commission Commemorates Anniversary of the ODIHR with Wide-Ranging Hearing Article » more info

• Jul 27, 2006 Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2006 Statement » more info

• Jun 29, 2006 Kazakhstan's Candidacy for OSCE Chairmanship Statement » more info

• Jun 28, 2006 Belgium’s Chairmanship of the OSCE Hearing » more info

• Jun 22, 2006 Belgium’s Chairmanship of the OSCE Press Release » more info

• Jun 15, 2006 Human Rights, Democracy, and Integration in South Central Europe Hearing » more info

• Jun 7, 2006 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on South Central Europe Press Release » more info

• May 10, 2006 Helsinki Commission to Examine Human Rights and Democracy Programs in the OSCE Press Release » more info

• Apr 20, 2006 From the Maidan to Main Street Article » more info

• Mar 17, 2006 Belarusian Election Turning Into a Farce Press Release » more info

• Mar 14, 2006 Commission Warns Belarus of Repercussions for Crackdown on Opposition Press Release » more info

• Mar 10, 2006 Helsinki Commission Probes Belarus’ Elections Press Release » more info

• Mar 9, 2006 Hon. Sam Brownback (Chairman) - Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Testimony » more info

• Mar 9, 2006 Freedom Denied: Belarus on the Eve of the Election Hearing » more info

• Feb 24, 2006 Belarus: Freedom Denied? Press Release » more info

• Feb 1, 2006 Democracy in Belarus Briefing » more info

• Jan 25, 2006 Helsinki Commission Turns Spotlight on Belarus Press Release » more info

2005

• Dec 15, 2005 Missed Opportunity in Kazakhstan Article » more info

• Dec 6, 2005 Riding Roughshod Over Rights in Belarus Statement » more info

• Dec 6, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Decry Kazakh Elections, Fraudulent Vote Count and Intimidation Cited Press Release » more info

• Nov 30, 2005 Democracy Denied Article » more info

• Nov 23, 2005 The Meaning of Egypt's Elections and Their Relevance to the Middle East Article » more info

• Nov 8, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Commissioners Express Disappointment in Azeri Elections Press Release » more info

• Oct 12, 2005 Egyptian Elections "First Step on a Long Road" Say Helsinki Commissioners Press Release » more info

• Oct 12, 2005 The Meaning of Egypt's Elections and their Relevance to the Middle East Briefing » more info

• Oct 6, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on the Implications of the Egyptian Election Results Press Release » more info

• Aug 19, 2005 American Agenda Moves Forward at the 14th Annual OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article » more info

• Jul 5, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Praise OSCE Parliamentary Assembly's Resolution on Election Monitoring Press Release » more info

• Jul 2, 2005 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Calls on Azerbaijan to Hold Free, Fair Elections Press Release » more info

• Jun 29, 2005 Helsinki Commissioner Praises Congressional Backing for Fair Elections in Albania Press Release » more info

• May 31, 2005 Helsinki Commission Members Denounce Azerbaijan Crackdown, Call for Pluralism and Democracy Press Release » more info

• May 17, 2005 Urging Albanian Authorities to Hold Free and Fair Elections Statement » more info

• May 13, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Commission Calls for Calm, Respect for Human Rights in Uzbekistan Press Release » more info

• May 2, 2005 Helsinki Chair Brownback to Weigh in on Albanian Elections Press Release » more info

• Mar 24, 2005 Helsinki Commission Leaders Call for Prompt Free and Fair Elections in Kyrgyzstan Press Release » more info

• Mar 21, 2005 Albania's 2005 Parliamentary Elections: How Free and Fair Will They Be? Briefing » more info

• Mar 15, 2005 Albania's Efforts to Meet OSCE Election Standards Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release » more info

• Mar 15, 2005 Russian Support for the Syrian Regime Statement » more info

• Mar 4, 2005 Belarus--Outpost of Tyranny Statement » more info

• Mar 1, 2005 Helsinki Commission Hearing Reviews Security and Human Rights Challenges in Europe and Beyond Press Release » more info

• Mar 1, 2005 Resolute in Russia Press Release » more info

• Jan 25, 2005 Congratulating the People of Ukraine (Cardin) Statement » more info

• Jan 25, 2005 Congratulating the People of Ukraine (Smith) Statement » more info

• Jan 25, 2005 Nomination of Condoleezza Rice to be Secretary of State Statement » more info

• Jan 13, 2005 Democracy in the CIS Press Release » more info

• Jan 12, 2005 Democratic Change in Ukraine Provides a Backdrop of Success at the 12th OSCE Ministerial Article » more info

2004

• Nov 24, 2004 U.S. Helsinki Commission Leaders Decry Widespread Fraud in Ukrainian Elections Press Release » more info

• Nov 16, 2004 Briefing: Ukraine’s Presidential Election: The Turning Point? Briefing » more info

• Nov 10, 2004 Europe's Largest Annual Human Dimension Meeting Closes with Appeal from NGOs Article » more info

• Nov 10, 2004 Ukraine Presidential Election Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release » more info

• Nov 9, 2004 Helsinki Commission Staff Observe Farcical Belarus Elections Article » more info

• Oct 21, 2004 President Bush Signs Belarus Democracy Act on Heels of Rigged Elections and Referendum Press Release » more info

• Oct 7, 2004 Supporting Democracy in Belarus Statement » more info

• Oct 5, 2004 Urging the Government of Ukraine to Ensure Democratic, Transparent, and Fair Elections Process for Presidential Elections on October 31, 2004 Statement » more info

• Oct 4, 2004 Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 Statement » more info

• Oct 4, 2004 Helsinki Commission Holds Hearing on Advancing Democracy in Albania Article » more info

• Sep 29, 2004 Helsinki Commission Chairman Delivers Remarks on Belarus, Ukraine Elections Press Release » more info

• Sep 14, 2004 Helsinki Commission Chairman Delivers Remarks on Ukraine Press Release » more info

• Sep 9, 2004 Helsinki Commission Hearing: Advancing U.S. Interests through the OSCE Press Release » more info

• Aug 30, 2004 Background: OSCE Election Observation Article » more info

• Jul 23, 2004 United States Senate Passes Ukraine Elections Resolution Press Release » more info

• Jul 23, 2004 OSCE Election Commitments Reaffirmed Article » more info

• Jul 22, 2004 Urging the Government of Belarus to Ensure Democratic, Transparent, and Fair Election Process Statement » more info

• Jul 22, 2004 Urging the Government of Ukraine to Ensure a Democratic, Transparent, and Fair Election Process for the Presidential Election on October 31, 2004 Statement » more info

• Jul 20, 2004 Hearing: Advancing Democracy in Albania Hearing » more info

• Jul 16, 2004 Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Record Spurs State Department De-Certification Article » more info

• Jul 14, 2004 Advancing Democracy in Albania Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release » more info

• Jul 2, 2004 Commission Hearing Surveys Human Rights in Putin’s Russia Article » more info

• Jul 1, 2004 The 2003 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Armenia Article » more info

• Jul 1, 2004 Azerbaijan's Presidential Elections Article » more info

• Jul 1, 2004 Georgia's "Rose Revolution" Article » more info

• Jun 30, 2004 Helsinki Commission Briefing Sheds Light on Russia’s Human Rights Situation Article » more info

• Jun 24, 2004 Hearing: Uzbekistan: Stifled Democracy, Human Rights in Decline Hearing » more info

• Jun 24, 2004 Unsolved Murder of Ukrainian Journalist Heorhiy Gongadze Statement » more info

• Jun 18, 2004 Democracy and Human Rights in Uzbekistan Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release » more info

• Jun 1, 2004 Helsinki Commission Leaders Urge President Bush to Raise Russian Rights Concerns Press Release » more info

• May 28, 2004 "Russia: Are Rights in Retreat?" Press Release » more info

• May 13, 2004 Putin’s Human Rights Record Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release » more info

• May 5, 2004 Encouraging Democratic Elections in Ukraine Statement » more info

• May 5, 2004 Presidential Elections Critical to Ukrainian Democracy Statement » more info

• Apr 20, 2004 Helsinki Commissioners Active at Parliamentary Assembly Winter Meeting Article » more info

• Mar 2, 2004 Helsinki Commissioners Eager to Work with Georgian President to Uphold Rights Press Release » more info

• Feb 26, 2004 Hearing: The Bulgarian Leadership of the OSCE Hearing » more info

• Feb 12, 2004 Radio Liberty Stifled in Ukraine Statement » more info

• Feb 11, 2004 Belarusian Authorities Continue to Stifle Democracy Statement » more info

• Feb 10, 2004 Moscow Should Engage the OSCE in Resolving the Chechen Problem Press Release » more info

• Jan 20, 2004 Troubling Pre-Election Developments in Ukraine Statement » more info

• Jan 16, 2004 Strong Substance, Potent Politics Mark Historic Maastricht OSCE Ministerial Council Article » more info

2003

• Dec 22, 2003 Romania: Moving Toward NATO and the EU Article » more info

• Dec 10, 2003 Helsinki Commission Members Engage Government Leaders at Annual Human Rights Review Article » more info

• Dec 3, 2003 Frank Assessment Presented on State of Rights in Russia Article » more info

• Dec 3, 2003 Commission Hearing Looked Ahead to Maastricht Ministerial Article » more info

• Nov 25, 2003 Further Assault Against Activists in Belarus Article » more info

• Nov 23, 2003 Flawed Elections in the Caucasus Statement » more info

• Nov 21, 2003 Business Climate in Ukraine Statement » more info

• Nov 21, 2003 Deplorable Human Rights Conditions Recalled at Helsinki Commission Hearing on Chechnya Article » more info

• Nov 10, 2003 CANCELLED Azerbaijan's Flawed Presidential Election Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release » more info

• Oct 10, 2003 Helsinki Commission Chairman Holds Teleconference on Azerbaijani Presidential Election Press Release » more info

• Oct 1, 2003 Briefing: Romania: Moving Toward NATO and the EU Briefing » more info

• Sep 30, 2003 Helsinki Commission Briefing Highlights Romania's Road to NATO and the EU Press Release » more info

• Sep 9, 2003 Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Hearing » more info

• Sep 4, 2003 U.S. Policy Under Review by Helsinki Commission Press Release » more info

• Jun 2, 2003 Human Rights in Chechnya Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Article » more info

• May 8, 2003 Co-Chairman Smith Hails Incorporation of Key Provisions of Belarus Democracy Act into Foreign Relations Act Press Release » more info

• Apr 30, 2003 The Troubled Media Environment in Ukraine Statement » more info

• Apr 3, 2003 Belarus Democracy Act of 2003 Moves Closer to Passage Press Release » more info

• Mar 27, 2003 Helsinki Commission Leaders Introduce “Belarus Democracy Act of 2003” Press Release » more info

• Mar 27, 2003 The Referendum in Chechnya Statement » more info

• Feb 13, 2003 Helsinki Commission Leaders Call for “Accurate Assessment” of Chechnya Situation Press Release » more info

• Feb 10, 2003 Moscow Should Engage the OSCE in Resolving the Chechen Problem (Russian) Article » more info

• Jan 7, 2003 Turkey’s Post-Election Future Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Article » more info

2002

• Dec 31, 2002 Democracy and Human Rights Trends in Eurasia and East Europe: A Decade of Membership in the Organization (Report Only) Article » more info

• Nov 18, 2002 Prospects for Change in Turkey Statement » more info

• Nov 14, 2002 Briefing: Turkey: After the Election Briefing » more info

• Nov 8, 2002 Turkey’s Post-Election Future Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release » more info

• Oct 10, 2002 Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Hearing » more info

• Oct 8, 2002 Human Rights and Security Issues in the Republic of Georgia Statement » more info

• Sep 24, 2002 Hearing: The Republic of Georgia: Democracy, Human Rights and Security Hearing » more info

• Sep 20, 2002 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Democratic Institutions and Elections at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release » more info

• Sep 19, 2002 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines Democracy, Human Rights & Security in Georgia Press Release » more info

• Jun 27, 2002 Introduction of Belarus Democracy Act Statement » more info

• Jun 20, 2002 Hearing: Human Rights in Greece: A Snapshot of the Cradle of Democracy Hearing » more info

• Apr 23, 2002 Commission Staff Observes Ukrainian Elections Article » more info

• Apr 23, 2002 Central Asia Focus of Commission Briefings Article » more info

• Mar 22, 2002 Kyrgyzstan's Release of Azimbek Beknazarov Statement » more info

• Mar 22, 2002 Escalating Violence and Rights Violations in Central Asia Subject of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release » more info

• Mar 21, 2002 Commissioners Spearhead Passage of Resolution on Ukraine Press Release » more info

• Mar 21, 2002 Ukraine Elections Resolution Statement » more info

• Mar 19, 2002 Resolution Urging Ukraine to Ensure a Democratic, Transparent and Fair Election Process Statement » more info

• Mar 13, 2002 Karimov Receives Helsinki Commission Letter on Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Violations Press Release » more info

• Mar 12, 2002 Karimov Urged to Confront Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Record Press Release » more info

• Mar 12, 2002 Text of Letter from United States Helsinki Commission Members to President Karimov Press Release » more info

• Mar 7, 2002 Briefing: U.S. Policy in Central Asia and Human Rights Concerns Briefing » more info

• Mar 6, 2002 U.S. Policy in Central Asia and Human Rights Concerns Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release » more info

• Feb 27, 2002 Briefing: Ukraine Parliamentary Elections Briefing » more info

• Feb 20, 2002 Ukraine Parliamentary Elections Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release » more info

• Feb 7, 2002 Introduction of S. Res. 205 on Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine Statement » more info

• Jan 24, 2002 Belarus - Opportunities Squandered Statement » more info

• Jan 17, 2002 Commission Holds Hearing on Human Rights in Kyrgyzstan Article » more info

• Jan 9, 2002 Criminal Defamation and “Insult” Laws: A Summary of Free Speech Developments in the Czech Republic Article » more info

2001

• Dec 20, 2001 Human Rights in Central Asia Statement » more info

• Dec 13, 2001 Ambassador Stephan H. Minikes Statement » more info

• Dec 12, 2001 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines Human Rights and Democracy in Kyrgyzstan Press Release » more info

• Dec 12, 2001 Hearing: Human Rights and Democracy in Kyrgyzstan Hearing » more info

• Nov 1, 2001 Report on Azerbaijan's Parliamentary Elections Article » more info

• Oct 31, 2001 Hearing: Romania's Chairmanship of the OSCE Hearing » more info

• Sep 14, 2001 Missed Opportunity in Belarus Article » more info

• Aug 9, 2001 Prospects Fade for Free and Fair Belarus Elections Press Release » more info

• Jul 20, 2001 Statement by Co-Chairman Rep. Christopher H. Smith Press Release » more info

• Jun 29, 2001 Helsinki Commission Members React to Milosevic Developments Press Release » more info

• May 17, 2001 Human Rights Problems in Kazakhstan Statement » more info

• May 10, 2001 Democracy Under Siege in Belarus Statement » more info

• May 2, 2001 Hearing: Ukraine at the Crossroads: Ten Years After Independence Hearing » more info

• Apr 25, 2001 Human Rights, Democracy in Ukraine Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release » more info

• Apr 5, 2001 Atmosphere of Trust Missing in Belarus Statement » more info

• Mar 29, 2001 Hearing: Recent Developments in and around Kosovo Hearing » more info

• Mar 26, 2001 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines Recent Developments in and around Kosovo Press Release » more info

• Mar 1, 2001 Serbia After Milosevic: A Progress Report Press Release » more info

• Mar 1, 2001 Helsinki Commission Chairman Urges Ukraine to Confront Legacy of Corruption Press Release » more info

2000

• Dec 8, 2000 Elections in Azerbaijan Statement » more info

• Oct 30, 2000 Voicing Concern about Serious Violations of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Most States of Central Asia Statement » more info

• Oct 26, 2000 H.Con.Res. 433 Regarding Belarus Statement » more info

• Oct 20, 2000 Report on the Russian Presidential Elections March 2000 Article » more info

• Oct 19, 2000 Democracy Denied in Belarus Statement » more info

• Oct 19, 2000 Senate Concurrent Resolution 153 Statement » more info

• Oct 6, 2000 Chairman Smith Urges Clinton to Support Rule of Law Against Indicted War Criminal Slobodan Milosevic Press Release » more info

• Oct 1, 2000 Report on Croatia's Parliamentary Elections Article » more info

• Sep 25, 2000 Serbia Democratization of 2000 Statement » more info

• Sep 1, 2000 Report: U.S. Statements at the 1999 OSCE Review Conference Article » more info

• Jul 27, 2000 Hearing: Milosevic's Crackdown in Serbia and Threat to Montenegro Hearing » more info

• Jul 27, 2000 Azerbaijan's Parliamentary Elections Statement » more info

• Jul 27, 2000 Milosevic Reign of Terror in Yugoslavia Hindering Human Rights and Democracy, Witnesses Testify Press Release » more info

• Jun 13, 2000 Hearing: Bosnia's Future Under the Dayton Agreement Hearing » more info

• May 31, 2000 Commissioners Outraged Over Lukashenka Threats Against Belarusian Opposition Leaders Press Release » more info

• May 26, 2000 Azerbaijani Government Shifts Toward Opposition on Election Commission Issue Press Release » more info

• May 25, 2000 Hearing: Elections, Democratization, and Human Rights in Azerbaijan Hearing » more info

• May 18, 2000 Azerbaijani Government is Committed to Hold Democratic Elections, Ambassador Assures Helsinki Commissioners Press Release » more info

• Apr 20, 2000 Report on the Presidential Election in Georgia Article » more info

• Mar 29, 2000 Helsinki Commissioners Condemn Arrest of Kyrgyz Opposition Leader Press Release » more info

• Mar 28, 2000 “Concern About Possible Iliescu Presidency’s Impact on Crime and Corruption in Romania Valid,” Commission Chairman Reiterates Press Release » more info

• Mar 22, 2000 Helsinki Commission Documents Deplorable State of Human Rights in Turkmenistan Press Release » more info

• Mar 21, 2000 Hearing: The State of Democracy and Human Rights in Turkmenistan Hearing » more info

• Mar 1, 2000 Helsinki Commission Hearing Announced: Belarus: Stalled at a Crossroads Press Release » more info

• Mar 1, 2000 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Article » more info

• Feb 20, 2000 Report on the Parliamentary Elections in Kyrgyzstan Article » more info

• Feb 15, 2000 Change in Croatia Statement » more info

• Feb 14, 2000 Commission Releases Letter to President Askar Akaev of Kyrgyzstan on Questionable Electoral Practices Press Release » more info

• Feb 8, 2000 Promoting and Protecting Democracy in Montenegro Statement » more info

• Feb 1, 2000 Hearing: Promoting and Protecting Democracy in Montenegro Hearing » more info

• Jan 27, 2000 Helsinki Commission Hearing on Montenegro Announced Press Release » more info

1999

• Dec 20, 1999 Report on Ukraine's Presidential Elections: October and November 1999 Article » more info

• Nov 11, 1999 Democratization and Human Rights in Central Asia Statement » more info

• Oct 21, 1999 Central Asia: The Statement » more info

• Oct 20, 1999 Belarus' President Lukashenka Called on the Carpet by Helsinki Commission for Human Rights Violations Press Release » more info

• Oct 20, 1999 Report on Georgia's Parliamentary Elections: October 1999 Article » more info

• Oct 18, 1999 Briefing: High Stakes: Upcoming Presidential Elections in Ukraine Briefing » more info

• Oct 18, 1999 “Uzbekistan is One of the Most Repressive New Independent States,” says Helsinki Commission Chairman Smith Press Release » more info

• Oct 8, 1999 Helsinki Commission Announces Ukraine Elections Briefing Press Release » more info

• Oct 1, 1999 Report: Kazakstan's Parliamentary Elections Article » more info

• Sep 22, 1999 Ukraine on the Eve of Elections Statement » more info

• Sep 1, 1999 Report on Armenia's Parliamentary Elections Article » more info

• Jul 22, 1999 Uzbekistan's Litany of Violations Statement » more info

• Jul 20, 1999 Developments in Belarus Statement » more info

• May 6, 1999 Commissioners Voice Concern Over Condition of Democracy in Kazakstan Press Release » more info

• May 6, 1999 Hearing: The State of Human Rights and Democracy in Kazakstan Hearing » more info

• Apr 19, 1999 Hearing Announced: “Belarus—Back in the USSR?” Press Release » more info

• Mar 16, 1999 Kazakhstan's Presidential Elections Statement » more info

• Mar 10, 1999 The Serbia and Montenegro Democracy Act of 1999 Statement » more info

• Feb 23, 1999 Kazakhstan's Presidential Election Statement » more info

• Feb 20, 1999 Report on Macedonia's Parliamentary Elections of October and November 1998 Article » more info

• Feb 1, 1999 Report: Elections in Bosnia-Herzegovina, September 12-13 Article » more info

• Jan 10, 1999 Report on Kazakstan's Presidential Election Article » more info

• Jan 8, 1999 Briefing: Bosnian Elections and the Role of the OSCE Briefing » more info

• Jan 8, 1999 Briefing: Bosnia, Croatia, Macedonia and Serbia: Electoral and Political Outlook for 1999 Briefing » more info

1998

• Dec 10, 1998 Hearing: Milosevic Versus Serbian Democracy and Balkan Stability Hearing » more info

• Dec 2, 1998 Briefing: The Ombudsman and the OSCE: An American Perspective Briefing » more info

• Dec 1, 1998 Report on Azerbaijan's Presidential Election Article » more info

• Oct 1, 1998 Report on Parliamentary and Municipal Elections in Montenegro Article » more info

• Oct 1, 1998 Report on The 1998 Parliamentary Elections in Slovakia Article » more info

• Sep 1, 1998 Report on Elections in Bosnia-Herzegovina Article » more info

• Jul 1, 1998 Report on Moldova's Parliamentary Elections Article » more info

• Jun 1, 1998 Report on Armenia's Presidential Election Article » more info

• May 13, 1998 Briefing: Pluralism and Tolerance in Croatia Briefing » more info

• Mar 1, 1998 Report on Ukraine's Parliamentary Election Article » more info

• Mar 1, 1998 Report on Political Reform and Human Rights in Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, and Kazakstan Article » more info

• Feb 5, 1998 Briefing: Bosnia Briefing » more info

1997

• Dec 1, 1997 Report on the 1997 Municipal Elections in Bosnia-Herzegovina Article » more info

• Dec 1, 1997 Report on Presidential Elections in Montenegro Article » more info

• Oct 28, 1997 Briefing: OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Briefing » more info

• Jul 1, 1997 Report on Albania's Parliamentary Elections of 1997 Article » more info

• Jun 12, 1997 Briefing: The Human Rights Situation in Croatia Briefing » more info

• Jun 1, 1997 Report on Human Rights and the Process of NATO Enlargement Article » more info

• Jun 1, 1997 Report on the April 1997 Parliamentary, County, and Municipal Elections in Croatia Article » more info

• May 23, 1997 Briefing: The Present Situation in Albania Briefing » more info

• Apr 1, 1997 Report on Bulgaria's Parliamentary Elections Article » more info

• Mar 21, 1997 Briefing: The Current Situation in Croatia Briefing » more info

1996

• Dec 12, 1996 Hearing: Political Turmoil in Serbia Hearing » more info

• Oct 30, 1996 Briefing: The Current Situation in Belarus Briefing » more info

• Oct 25, 1996 Briefing: Civil Implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords in Bosnia Briefing » more info

• Oct 1, 1996 Report: Georgia's Parliamentary Elections Article » more info

• Sep 1, 1996 Report: Elections in Bosnia-Herzegovina Article » more info

• Sep 1, 1996 Report: Armenia's Presidential Elections Article » more info

• Aug 1, 1996 Report: Serbia and Montenegro: The Prospects for Change Article » more info

• Jul 10, 1996 Report on Russia's Election: What does it mean? Article » more info

• Jul 10, 1996 Hearing: Russia's Election: What Does It Mean? Hearing » more info

• Jun 26, 1996 Hearing: Bosnia: Should the OSCE Certify Conditions Exist for Free and Fair Elections? Hearing » more info

• Jun 18, 1996 Briefing: Albanian Parliamentary Elections Briefing » more info

• Jun 16, 1996 Report: Russia's Presidential Elections Article » more info

• Jun 1, 1996 Report: The Albanian Parliamentary Elections Article » more info

• May 30, 1996 Briefing: Bosnian Elections III: Representatives of Bosnian Political Parties Briefing » more info

• May 14, 1996 Briefing: Russian Media in Light of Upcoming Elections Briefing » more info

• Apr 26, 1996 Briefing: Turkish Minority in Western Thrace Briefing » more info

• Mar 14, 1996 Hearing: Challenges to Democracy in Albania Hearing » more info

• Mar 1, 1996 Report on the Russian Duma Elections of December 1995 Article » more info

• Feb 1, 1996 Report: 1995 Parliamentary Elections in Croatia Article » more info

• Jan 1, 1996 Report: Azerbaijan's November 1995 Parliamentary Elections Article » more info

1995

• Nov 29, 1995 Briefing: Pre- Election Briefing on Russia Briefing » more info

• Oct 29, 1995 The Parliamentary Elections in Croatia Article » more info

• Sep 19, 1995 Hearing: Turkey-U.S. Relations: Potential and Perils Hearing » more info

• Jul 5, 1995 Report: Armenian Elections and Constituitional Referendum Article » more info

• Jun 11, 1995 Briefing: Banja Luka-Ethnic Cleansing Paradigm Briefing » more info

• Jun 6, 1995 Briefing: Human Rights in Turkey Briefing » more info

• May 1, 1995 Report on the March 5, 1995 Parliamentary Election in Estonia and Status of Non-Citizens Article » more info

• Mar 1, 1995 Report on the Parliamentary Election in Estonia and Status of Non-Citizens Article » more info

• Feb 1, 1995 Report: Parliamentary Elections in Krygyzstan Article » more info

1994

• Dec 10, 1994 Briefing: Electoral Reforms in Russia Briefing » more info

• Dec 1, 1994 Report: Parliamentary Election in Turkmenistan Article » more info

• Sep 1, 1994 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in the Czech Republic Article » more info

• Jun 1, 1994 Report: The Belarusian Presidential Election Article » more info

• Jun 1, 1994 Human Rights and Democratization in Romania Article » more info

• May 1, 1994 Briefing: Criminalizing Parliamentary Speech in Turkey Briefing » more info

• Mar 15, 1994 Report: Ukraine's Parliamentary Elections Article » more info

• Mar 1, 1994 Report: Parliamentary Election in Kazakhstan Article » more info

• Jan 1, 1994 Report: Russia's Parliamentary Election and Constitutional Referendum Article » more info

• Jan 1, 1994 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Poland Article » more info

1993

• Sep 1, 1993 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Croatia Article » more info

• Sep 1, 1993 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Slovakia Article » more info

• Jun 1, 1993 Report on Latvia's June 5-6 Parliamentary Elections: Riga, Jelgava, Jurmala, Staicele, Ainazi, Aloja, Mazsalaca, Valmiera and Placis (N/A) Article » more info

• May 12, 1993 Report: Referendum in Russia Article » more info

1992

• Sep 1, 1992 Report: Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Romania Article » more info

• Sep 1, 1992 Report: Presidential Elections and Idependence Referendumsin the Baltic States, the Soviet Union and Successor States: A compendium of Reports Article » more info

• Aug 1, 1992 Report: Presidential Elections and Independence Referendums in the Baltic States, the Soviet Union adn Successor States: A compendium of Reports 1991 - 1992 Article » more info

• Aug 1, 1992 Report: Paliamentary and Presidential Elections in an Independent Croatia Article » more info

• Jun 26, 1992 Report: Presidential Election in Azerbaijan Article » more info

• Jun 22, 1992 Hearing: Presidential Election in Azerbaijan Hearing » more info

• Jun 9, 1992 Report: Elections in Czechoslovakia Article » more info

• Mar 29, 1992 Report: Albania's Second Multi-Party Elections Article » more info

• Feb 29, 1992 Report: The Referendum on Independence in Bosnia-Herzegovina Article » more info

• Feb 14, 1992 Report: Elections in Romania Article » more info

• Feb 1, 1992 Elections in Romania Article » more info

1991

• Dec 15, 1991 Report: The Moldovan Presidential Election Article » more info

• Dec 14, 1991 Report: The Referendum on Independence and Presidential Election In Uzbekistan Article » more info

• Dec 1, 1991 Report: Ukraine's Referendum on Independence and Presidential Election Article » more info

• Dec 1, 1991 Ukraine's Referendum on Independence and Presidential Election Article » more info

• Oct 26, 1991 Report: Turkmenistan's Referendum on Independence Article » more info

• Oct 15, 1991 Report: The Armenian Presidential Elections Article » more info

• Jul 31, 1991 Hearing: Geneva Meeting on National Minorities and Moscow Meeting on the Human Dimension Hearing » more info

• May 22, 1991 Hearing: Democratic Developments in Albania Hearing » more info

• Apr 4, 1991 Report: The Elections in Albania Article » more info

• Mar 17, 1991 Referendum in the Soviet Union Article » more info

1990

• Dec 1, 1990 Elections in the Baltic States and Soviet Republics Article » more info

• Dec 1, 1990 Report: Compendium on Parliamentary Elections in the Baltic States and Soviet Republics Article » more info

• Oct 25, 1990 Report: Supreme Soviet Elections in Azerbaijan Article » more info

• Jul 18, 1990 Hearing: Copenhagen Meeting on the Human Dimension Hearing » more info

• Jul 1, 1990 Report: Elections in Central and Eastern Europe: A Compendium of Reports in the Elections held from March through June Article » more info

• Jun 8, 1990 Report: Elections in the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic Article » more info

• Jun 1, 1990 Parliamentary Elections in Bulgaria Article » more info

• May 30, 1990 Report: Parliamentary and Presidential Elections in Romania Article » more info

• Apr 16, 1990 Report: Supreme Soviet Elections in Estonia Article » more info

• Apr 3, 1990 Parliamentary Elections in the Republic of Hungary Article » more info

• Apr 3, 1990 Hearing: CSCE Process (N/A) Hearing » more info

• Apr 1, 1990 April and May 1990 Elections in Slovenia and Croatia Article » more info

• Mar 18, 1990 Report on Elections in the German Democratic Republic Article » more info

• Mar 6, 1990 Report: Supreme Soviet Elections in Lithuania Article » more info