OSCE observers suggest to stay in Donetsk and Lugansk
The observation mission of the OSCE plans to maintain its presence in Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Ukraine, said on the first day of the week, press Secretary of the Special observation mission of the OSCE in Ukraine Michael Bociurkiw.
" We plan to maintain a presence in Lugansk and Donetsk. Of course, this implies the strengthening of precautions. The safety of our observers is our main priority, " said Bociurkiw at a press conference.
first of 3 groups of OSCE observers were caught by armed men in South-Eastern Ukraine. Two groups are still reported missing. Last Monday a group of 4 international observers was arrested East of Donetsk. On Thursday a group of 4 international observers and a Ukrainian worker was detained in Severodonetsk North of Lugansk. Sent conflicting messages about their location. The OSCE refused to Supplement, is whether the organization in connection With these groups. On Wednesday, a group of eleven people were arrested West of Donetsk and released after 7 hours.
" We encourage people who keep our employees, to get in touch With us, " said Bociurkiw.
Since mid-April, the Kyiv authorities are in the East of Ukraine special military operation to suppress the protest movement, which emerged as a reaction to the February coup d'etat. In the Russian capital this special operation, which has already resulted in dozens of casualties and wounded, called punitive and campaigning Kiev immediately to stop it.