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Turkmenistan (Finally) Allowing the WHO In
By Catherine Putz
But what will the WHO find? The WHO has been unwilling to criticize countries about their pandemic responses, but has been quick to praise them.
Storms Spark Activism Among Turkmen Diaspora
By Grady Vaughan
Turkmen at home and abroad rarely protest, but botched responses to natural disasters and the pandemic have led to a surge of activism.
Is Turkmenistan Nearing a COVID-19 Announcement?
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan’s denial of the virus’ presence in the country has inevitably cost lives. Not naming it doesn’t make it go away.
What’s the Impact of Turkmenistan’s COVID Delusion?
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan says it is COVID-19 free, but the virus, analysts say, is impacting the country whether Ashgabat admits its presence or not.
Report Claims Turkmenistan Is Shuffling the Quarantined out of View
By Catherine Putz
If Ashgabat simply moves the sick away from designated quarantine zones, will it fool the WHO?
Turkmenistan Celebrates World Health Day Unwisely
By Catherine Putz
This year the celebrations were different, though how different depends on your source.
Uzbekistan Leads Central Asian Diplomacy in the Age of COVID-19
By Catherine Putz
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been ringing his neighbors to coordinate and dispatching aid to Afghanistan.
Did Turkmenistan Really Ban the Word ‘Coronavirus’?
By Catherine Putz
Not quite. But Ashgabat is certainly denying the reality of the COVID-19 threat.
Turkmenistan President’s Son Appointed Minister
By Catherine Putz
Given Serdar’s trajectory, it’s hard not to believe he’s heading for the presidency once day.
Turkmenistan’s Latest Boondoggle: A New $1.5 Billion City
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan plans to to build a $1.5-billion city amid spending cuts.
Asian Soccer Tournament in Turkmenistan Delayed Due to Virus
By Associated Press
Of the 16 teams due to take part in the tournament in Turkmenistan, five were from countries with cases of the new coronavirus, including China.
More TAPI Delays, This Time in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
A law on land acquisition and critical MoUs remain unsettled, TAPI's "progress" remains slow across Afghanistan.