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U.S. Mission to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) HomeAbout this MissionUSOSCE StatementsPublic AffairsEmploymentLinks HIGHLIGHTSNew E-Journal Kosovo • March 4: Kosovo: The Balkans Moment of Truth Testimony by Dan Fried [full text] [view video] United States invites OSCE to monitor elections scheduled for November 4, 2008 On April 3, Ambassador Julie Finley on behalf of the United States Government extended an invitation to the OSCE participating States to observe the elections on November 4 for the U.S. Presidency, one-third of the members of the U.S. Senate, and all members of the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as many state and local officials elections. Letters of invitation were sent to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and to ODIHR. ODIHR is invited to conduct a Needs Assessment Mission in the United States in preparation for a possible OSCE observation mission. [more] [Press Release] Report on Contemporary Global Anti-Semitism Released The State Department Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Anti-Semitism released on March 13th a report on Contemporary Global Anti-Semitism. It reflects the United States deep commitment to take a strong stand against growing anti-Semitism around the world. • Report on Contemporary Global Anti-Semitism Country Reports on Human Rights Pratices Released On March 11th the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor released this global report which gives details in key human rights categories. There has been some progress in the last generation regarding respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in the OSCE region, but there have also been a number of countries whose records remained poor or continue to regress. • 2007 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices CFE Treaty • Fact Sheet: CFE Treaty: Key Facts About the Current Treaty and Agreement on Adaptation • Dec 12, 2007: DOS Statement Regarding Russian "Suspension" of the CFE Tr...