The government of Turkmenistan has approved a constitutional amendment that will allow its President to rule for as long as he likes. Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov has been president of Turkmenistan since 2006. His predecessor, Saparmurat Niyazov, died while still in office
Read moreAccording to Open Doors, the Turkmen government is increasing restrictions against believers who have either Christian literature, CD’s or DVD’s with Christian content, or who gather together for worship or Bible study. Christians are afraid that state officials may cut
Read moreA Christian leader in Turkmenistan, Narmurad Mominov, has been heavily fined after police officers raided a family home where he was visiting, in the Lebap region in eastern Turkmenistan. The house was searched and the family were falsely accused of
Read moreTurkmenistan is one of the most repressive countries in the world. What the government cannot control it does not allow. Freedom is needed.
Read moreThere is little awareness of Christianity among the Turkmen, and few believers. Christian churches have been closed, and members told they cannot meet. Believers face scrutiny from the government. Hostility to evangelistic activities has increased since 1997.
Read moreThe little known country of Turkmenistan is not forgotten by God. Small changes are beginning tone experienced.
Read moreTurkmenistan is a little heard of nation that has repressive policies towards Christians. God has not forgotten, and there are whispers of him at work.
Read moreThe government of Turkmenistan is one of the worst persecutors of Christians in the world. Only the Russian Orthodox Church and government-sanctioned Sunni Islam have been permitted to obtain official registration.
Read moreWhile the government says Turkmenistan is moving towards a more democratic form of rule, the reality seems to tell a different story. The dominance of the President has repercussions for the gospel in this land.
Read moreConstitutionally, there is freedom of religion in Turkmenistan. In practice, this is limited to Sunni Islam or Russian Orthodoxy, all other forms of Islam or minority religions are subject to severe repression and harassment.
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