Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the authoritarian former president and current chairman of Turkmenistan’s Halk Maslahaty (People’s Council), has been publicly referred to as “Father of the Nation” for […]
In a clear violation of human rights and press freedom, Turkmenistan’s authorities have once again prevented independent journalist Soltan Achilova, 75, from leaving the country. Achilova, […]
The fate of dozens of Turkmen citizens convicted eight years ago for alleged links to the Gülen movement remains unknown, while limited information has surfaced about […]
Turkmenistan’s government imposes harsh restrictions on free expression and exerts total control over access to information. It allows no space for dissent and prohibits activity by unregistered nongovernmental […]