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A rise in burglaries and muggings has accompanied the annual prisoner amnesty.

17 Dec 05

Unaware of their rights and with nowhere to turn to, many victims of violence suffer in silence.

16 Dec 05

Dismal economic prospects mean low paid, menial and dangerous work is often only way to make ends meet.

16 Dec 05

With meaningful political influence a distant dream, the social consequences of effective disenfranchisement are dire.

16 Dec 05

Rumpus over number of defence witnesses.

5 Dec 05

Employment policy in Turkmenistan accused of being racist and discriminatory.

26 Nov 05

New hotels could bring jobs and tourists, but not everyone is convinced.

26 Nov 05

President Niazov seems to be on a roll, extracting the best possible deal on the gas he sells Ukraine. But how long will his winning streak last?

24 Nov 05

Followers of Orthodoxy feel increasingly beleaguered as Turkmenbashi seeks to control the church.

22 Nov 05

Who would choose to be a minister in a government subjected to never-ending purges?

20 Nov 05

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