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Turkmenbashi Scraps Visa System
Isolationist regime bows to the international community’s pressure and rescinds Soviet-era law.
22 Feb 05
Turkmen Nurses Devastated by Decree
Turkmenbashi’s decision to replace medical staff with conscripted soldiers has led to at least one reported suicide.
22 Feb 05
Turkmen Treasury Out of Cash
Government cash shortage means that teachers, nurses and journalists haven’t been paid for months.
21 Feb 05
Tough Choices for Turkmenistan's Russians
Crunch time as Ashgabat forces dual passport holders to choose to stay or leave the country.
21 Feb 05
Turkmenbashi Targets NGOs
Concerns grow for future of independent public organisations in the increasingly isolated republic.
21 Feb 05
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