Turkmenistan's One-Horse Election
20 Dec 11
Two Islamic parties win in first round of elections, leaving liberal groupings far behind.
Numerous reports of irregularities mar generally peaceful vote.
On the eve of general elections, people in northeastern region want stability and development.
Victory for incumbent president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is good news despite election boycott by her chief opponent.
After landslide victory, Almazbek Atambaev may need to talk to two main rivals who have cried foul in election.