Turkmenistan

Scepticism Over Independent Press Pledge in Turkmenistan

Turkmen leader calls for private newspaper, but few local journalists take him at his word.

2 Aug 10

Kazakstan may be less jumpy about security in its smaller neighbour, but new customs arrangements could mean lax procedures are a thing of the past.

26 Jul 10

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22 Jul 10

Officials report high grain production but farmers say that is impossible given the current state of agriculture.

21 Jul 10

9 Jul 10

Behind the cheering, quiet resentment at being forced to turn up and applaud government.

22 Jun 10

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7 Jun 10

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