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With the DRS, he oversees daily operations, under the overall guidance of the AM Secretary, and continues to support the functional establishment and continuous improvement of the new service. Previously, he worked for over 20 years as legal and human rights staff with international organizations including the OSCE, the UN and the EU. 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