The trial against Farid Tukhbatullin will apparently start on 4 March in the Turkmen capital of Ashgabat. There are well-founded fears that he might face an unfair trial. Furthermore Farid...

Interior Minister Ali Hammud has said: 'Candidacies are open to any citizen who wants to assume his civic responsibilities,' and 'We have taken all steps to make these elections a success by...