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| Title | Turkmen parliament passes law on political parties |
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Country | Turkmenistan |
| Publication Date | 11 January 2012 |
| Cite as | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Turkmen parliament passes law on political parties, 11 January 2012, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4f3bc72a18.html [accessed 2 June 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Turkmen parliament passes law on political parties
January 11, 2012
Turkmenistan's parliament has passed a law that creates the basis for establishing new political parties.
Turkmen media reported on January 11 that the law defines the legal foundations for forming political entities, their rights and responsibilities, as well as guarantees for parties' activities.
It also regulates the relationship between parties and state bodies and other organizations.
The passage of the law comes just days after Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov pledged in a campaign speech that he would work to have a multiparty system in Turkmenistan – where there is currently only one registered political party – and allow independent media outlets to be registered.
compiled from agency reports
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