Nazik Ataeva

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Case of Vyacheslav Mamedov highlights freedom-of-movement issues raised at international event.

15 Dec 10

Government decides who can perform hajj on the basis of rigorous loyalty checks.

10 Nov 10

Trouble looms for president Niazov as key envoy joins opposition

22 Feb 05

The president dismisses key security personnel in apparent bid to foil a coup attempt.

21 Feb 05

The Turkmen media are little more than the president's mouthpiece

21 Feb 05

Ashgabat ups the ante in its Caspian Sea oilfield dispute with Azerbaijan

21 Feb 05

Will there be any room for culture in President Niazov's "golden era for Turkmen"?

21 Feb 05

Turkmen president would prefer to play a neutal, peacemaking role in the Afghan crisis

21 Feb 05

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