Middle East

Leaving Turkmenistan Gets Even Harder

Getting out of Turkmenistan is becoming more difficult as the security agencies widen their net and bar more people from leaving the country.

27 Nov 06

Healing Mullahs in Demand

Poor quality of mental health services thought to account for popularity of local faith healers.

18 Nov 06

Textile Workers Paid in Kind

Textile industry workers in Turkmenabat, the main town in the eastern Lebap region, have been receiving their wages in kind rather than cash for the last three months. At the end of each month they are issued with a selection of goods made by their factor

13 Nov 06

Dying for a Drink

Islamic militants seemingly determined to stamp out sale and consumption of alcohol in the capital.

13 Nov 06
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