Journal of the 1106th Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Council

Report by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, John MacGregor. Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea. Situation in Ukraine and the need to implement the Minsk agreements. Seventy-fifth anniversary of the outbreak of the Great Patriotic War, observed on 22 June 2016. Legislative amendments in the Russian Federation restricting freedom of expression and access to information. Thirty-sixth round of the Geneva International Discussions, held on 14 and 15 June 2016. Young leaders in the OSCE area (United Kingdom, Annex). International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, observed on 19 June 2016. Sixth World Congress against the Death Penalty, being held in Oslo from 21 to 23 June 2016. Twentieth anniversary of National Aboriginal Day, observed on 21 June 2016. Arrest of the human rights defender Ms. S. Korur Fincanci and the two journalists Mr. E. Önderoğlu and Mr. A. Nesin in Turkey. World Refugee Day, observed on 20 June 2016. Report on the Activities of the Chairperson-in-Office. Farewell to the Permanent Representative of Italy to the OSCE, Ambassador V. Rocco di Torrepadula. Elections to the State Duma, to be held on 18 September 2016.