Nazik Ataeva
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Case of Vyacheslav Mamedov highlights freedom-of-movement issues raised at international event.
Government decides who can perform hajj on the basis of rigorous loyalty checks.
Trouble looms for president Niazov as key envoy joins opposition
The president dismisses key security personnel in apparent bid to foil a coup attempt.
Ashgabat ups the ante in its Caspian Sea oilfield dispute with Azerbaijan
Will there be any room for culture in President Niazov's "golden era for Turkmen"?
Turkmen president would prefer to play a neutal, peacemaking role in the Afghan crisis