IWPR

Institute for War & Peace Reporting

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Free Gifts Come at a Cost

Citizens of Turkmenistan are sceptical about President Saparmurat Niazov’s announcement that they will continue receiving free electricity, gas, water and salt until 2030. In reality, the limited scale of these benefits means people pay for all these thin

5 Dec 06

Turkmenistan's Tightly Controlled Election

Candidates for the December 3 elections to district (etrap) and municipal councils underwent a dual process of screening by local government and the Ministry of National Security, MNB.

5 Dec 06

Toiling Away

Women are expected to look after the house and go out to work - and at the same time comply with social traditions that restrict their freedom.

4 Dec 06
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