Human Rights In Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan's human rights record has been heavily criticized by various countries and scholars worldwide. Standards in education and health declined markedly during the rule of President Saparmurat Niyazov.
Since December 2006, under the Government of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow no significant improvements regarding human rights and civil liberty have been observed by international human rights organizations.
Read more about Human Rights In Turkmenistan: Discrimination Against Ethnic Minorities, Notable Bans, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Expression, Political Freedom, Police Brutality, Women's Rights
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