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Why Did Turkmenistan Scrap the Ministry of Oil and Gas?
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Casey Michel
July 20, 2016
Facing economic crisis, the resource-rich country abolished two key ministries.
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April 08, 2016
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A new law--passed during the Month of Health and Sport--mandates HIV testing before obtaining a marriage license.
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February 09, 2016
The Turkmen Shuffle
In the face of economic trouble, Berdymukhammedov shuffles the government’s roster.
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