A well-known actor has been sentenced to two years in prison in Turkmenistan for the simple crime of being gay. The actor – who has not been publicly named – was first arrested in March of this year …
Turkmenistan, WHO/Europe discuss additional measures to fight COVID-19
By Trend Turkmenistan and The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) have discussed the further measures to combat the coronavirus, Trend reports with reference to …
Two Years in Prison for Gay Sex in Turkmenistan
In Turkmenistan, men who have sex with men continue to be arrested and imprisoned on sodomy charges. In mid-March independent media in the region reported the arrest of a popular entertainer as well …
Turkmenistan, Turkey lay emphasis on co-op in trade, humanitarian sectors
BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 25 By Jeila Aliyeva – Trend: Turkmenistan and Turkey attach great importance to bilateral cooperation in trade, economic and humanitarian spheres, Trend reports with reference to …
MFA: Turkmenistan supports WHO’s leadership in global response coordination to COVID-19 (PHOTO)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 23 By Nargiz Sadikhova – Trend: Turkmenistan unconditionally supported the key leadership role of the World Health Organization (WHO) underlined in the resolution in the …
WTCF, Turkmenistan discuss country’s tourism development
BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 22 By Jeila Aliyeva – Trend: World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) and Turkmenistan have discussed priority areas of cooperation aimed at developing the national tourism …
Impoverished Turkmen Selling Jewelry, Cars To Buy Food
A lack of money and no help from the Turkmen government has forced many residents of eastern Turkmenistan sell their cars, livestock, and jewelry to buy food.
A Troubled Government And Rare Protests In Turkmenistan
Hunger and natural disasters are pushing some in Turkmenistan to the brink, far enough that despite the repressive reputation of Turkmen authorities, the people have recently started previously …
Turkmenistan: Day late, dollar short
One would imagine a country as equine-centered as Turkmenistan might know of the futility of shutting a stable door after the horse has bolted …
Analysis: A Troubled Government And Rare Protests In Turkmenistan
The patience of many in Turkmenistan seems to have reached its limit when it comes to poor government services and officials seemingly apathetic to the plight of the average person. One must only look …