Two men who fled one of the world’s most secretive and repressive regimes have shared with AFP the harrowing accounts of being tortured, beaten, and raped in Turkmenistan—simply for being gay.

The gas- and oil-rich Central Asian nation rarely makes global headlines, and when it does, it is often for the bizarre antics of its self-styled “National Leader” and “Hero Protector,” Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov.


Abuse & Torture Inflicted On Gays Of Turkmenistan

Gateway to Hell in Turkmenistan: The fire that has been burning for 54 years started when the Soviets struck a gas pocket and then set it on fire. It could now be coming to an end because of the efforts carried out by an energy company.

54-year blaze ending? Gateway to Hell in Turkmenistan could finally be closing. Here's how

Turkmenistan inaugurates 'Arkadag', a $5 billion 'smart city'

The gas-rich Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan, on Sunday (March 26) held voting for its parliamentary elections. The polling stations closed at 7:00 pm (local time), with the turnout being an estimated 91.

Turkmenistan concludes parliamentary elections after a controlled vote

Turkmenistan has said it will promote the implementation of a stalled gas pipeline that will pass through India. “Turkmenistan will develop trade and economic ties with Afghanistan, and continue to implement new joint projects in such important areas as energy, transport, and communications, involving Afghan companies to these projects,” as per a joint statement released at the end of a China-led regional conference on Afghanistan.

Turkmenistan to promote implementation of stalled gas pipeline that will pass through India

The son of Turkmenistan's autocrat leader, Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, decisively won the presidential election, officials said Tuesday, paving the way for hereditary succession in one of the world's most tightly controlled countries.

Turkmenistan strongman's son wins presidential vote: Official results

Voting was underway in Turkmenistan Saturday for a tightly-controlled leadership election that is all but certain to yield ex-Soviet Central Asia's first father-son succession.

Turkmenistan votes for father-son transition

Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov instructed officials on Saturday to find ways to extinguish fire at 'Gateway to Hell' a gas crater that has been burning for decades after failed Soviet drilling.

Turkmenistan president wants 'Gateway to Hell' extinguished

Iran is all set to host the second round of foreign ministers' meet on Afghanistan, on Wednesday. Foreign ministers from regional neighbours of Afghan including Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan and China besides hosts Iran and Russia are going to be present at the meeting.

Iran to host second round of foreign ministers' meet on Afghanistan

Turkmenistan's methane emissions are becoming a significant concern for the rest of the planet. Methane, which is colourless and odourless, is the most abundant component of natural gas and may leak in massive quantities from energy plants whose management does not care to stop it.

Turkmenistan: One of the world’s worst emitters of planet-warming methane

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan from July 12 to 16 and will discuss Afghanistan's situation with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) officials.

Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit three Central Asian countries, attend SCO summit

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The Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan on Sunday celebrated its new state holiday honouring the native Alabay dog breed. President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov established the holiday to be observed on the same day that Turkmenistan lauds its Akhla-Teke horse, a breed known for its speed and endurance.

This dog has its day: Turkmenistan observes a new holiday honouring the Alabay breed

Turkmenistan and Afghanistan have inaugurated new transport, power and communications links, Turkmenistan said Thursday, as the ex-Soviet republic touts its role rebuilding Afghanistan's conflict-torn economy.

Turkmenistan, Afghanistan open new rail and power links

There have been many claims in India of 'cures' of coronavirus but President of Turkmenistan has, once again, joined list of international leaders who prescribed bizarre medicine for coronavirus pandemic.

Turkmenistan president claims Licorice can cure coronavirus

Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow unveiled a gilded statue of a dog in the nation's capital. It is the latest of the President's many eccentric projects. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Turkmenistan unveils gilded dog statue

Turkmenistan's strongman leader Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov insisted his reclusive country had no coronavirus cases on Saturday, state media reported Saturday, even as he opened a new hospital for infectious diseases.

Turkmen leader opens new hospital, insists country virus-free

The government authorities in Turkmenistan have banned the use of the word "coronavirus" and have excluded it from being used by media or medical bulletins while denying the presence of coronavirus in the country.

This Central Asian country banned the word 'coronavirus' to suppress information about the pandemic

Eritrea is the world's worst country for press censorship, a media watchdog said Tuesday in a report which also cites extreme measures in nine other countries including North Korea, China, and Saudi Arabia.

10 countries cited for extreme media censorship: watchdog

The project which costs $8 billion will be one of the most ambitious gas pipeline projects in the region.

Uzbekistan to join Turkmenistan-India gas pipeline project: President Mirziyoyev

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