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Cultural Property

Agreement signed at Washington September 19, 1997; entered into force September 19, 1997.  With appendix.

Agreement extending the agreement.  Effected by exchange of notes at Bamako September 11 and 17, 2002; entered into force September 17, 2002.

Agreement amending and extending the agreement, as extended.  Effected by exchange of notes at Bamako September 11 and 17, 2007; Entered into force September 17, 2007.

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U.S. Department of State

The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future