Turkmenistan's Clannish Leader
President Berdymuhammedov’s court consists of a handful of political survivors but mostly protégés drawn from his tribe.
23 Nov 10
President Berdymuhammedov’s court consists of a handful of political survivors but mostly protégés drawn from his tribe.
Instead of promoting human rights issues, regime accused of tidying them away.
Local groups back international calls for new post dedicated to protecting human rights defenders.
Government decides who can perform hajj on the basis of rigorous loyalty checks.