Mission since 1993 to aid in the achievement of a long-term resolution to the Transdniestrian conflict. Mission expanded in 1999 to include monitoring and coordinating assistance for the elimination of Russian arms and ammunition from the country.

Mission since 1999 to promote human rights and the rule of law, and to support the development of institutions and democracy.

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“The street-prayer ban has highlighted France’s problems assimilating its 5-million-strong Muslim community”

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“One of Saudi Arabia’s most senior clerics said he was not consulted about King Abdullah’s decision to grant women more political rights, one of the first signs of discontent from powerful conservatives since reform was announced.”