2 December 2002 Opposition leaders fear that an alleged attack on the president’s motorcade will be used to punish critics of the regime.ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan–An apparent attempt on the life of Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov has prompted the president to issue harsh statements against Russia and further crack down on Turkmenistan’s opposition forces.According to media reports, the presidential motorcade was fired […]
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