OAS
Americanabbreviation
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Organization of American States
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Organisation de l'armée secrète; an organization of European settlers in Algeria who opposed Algerian independence by acts of terrorism (1961–63)
Example Sentences
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Ecuador’s Deputy Minister of Human Mobility Alejandro Dávalos told OAS representatives gathered in Washington, D.C. that Glas did not meet the requisites to merit receiving asylum from Mexico and could not be considered politically persecuted.
From Seattle Times
The OAS also called for a meeting to discuss the Ecuador incident.
From Seattle Times
The statement said the U.S. and its OAS allies will continue to press the Managua government over its human rights record despite the withdrawal.
From Washington Times
OAS head Luis Almagro previously said late on Friday that he accepted the invitation from Guatemala's government that asked to achieve "consensus among different sectors" of the country.
From Reuters
The U.S. is an influential member of the OAS.
From Washington Times
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