TURKMENISTAN: THE COUNTRY OF CRAZY LAWS
Keywords:
Turkmenistan, Crazy Laws, Legal System, Central Asia, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, Authoritarian Regime, Cultural Policies, Freedom of Expression, Personal Liberties, International RelationsAbstract
This article explores the unique and often perplexing legal landscape of Turkmenistan, highlighting some of the most unusual laws and regulations that define this Central Asian nation. Through an examination of the political, social, and cultural factors that contribute to these legal eccentricities, the piece provides insight into how such laws shape the lives of Turkmenistan’s citizens and its international relations
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