Another day, another dismissal
Written by Rico on Wednesday, 28 September 2005
Politics and Society, Turkmenistan3 Comments
Politics and Society, Turkmenistan3 Comments
News Central Asia is reporting that President Niyazov has dismissed the governor of Ahal. This latest purge occurred at an expanded session of the cabinet of ministers. The News Central Asia article makes important reference to some significant differences between this dismissal and other recent purges of middle to high ranking officials, most notably that it was the first time a top official has been accused publicly of dealing in, and being addicted too, narcotics. Full article available here
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Hi Mate,
Sorry I missed you last time you were back. I was on holiday in France. Can’t have long to go now?
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