Nyazik Ataeva

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While teachers publicly applaud the president's higher education reforms, many privately fear that they will wreak havoc.

21 Feb 05

Turkmenbashi seizes luxurious homes from allegedly corrupt officials and gives them to his impoverished citizens.

21 Feb 05

A deal to build a gas pipeline across Central Asia has been signed - now all the Turkmen leader has to do is find someone to build it

21 Feb 05

Niazov accepts yet another honour, but not everyone in Turkmenistan is celebrating.

21 Feb 05

Signs of a highly organised Turkmen opposition movement inside the country are beginning to emerge.

21 Feb 05

Turkmenbashi is facing an unprecedented challenge from a one-time ally.

21 Feb 05

Prominent Turkmen and foreigners amongst scores arrested following bid to kill Niazov.

21 Feb 05

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