December 21, 2006


Turkmenbashi Dies

The BBC reports that Saparmurat Niyazov, otherwise known as Turkmenbashi, has died. A1 Plus carries Kocharian’s official condolences although I have to wonder how many people will really lament his passing. Certainly not the ethnic Armenians from Turkmenistan I’ve spoken to.

Posted by Onnik @ 7:46 pm. Filed under: Armenia, Caucasus, Turkmenistan, Central Asia




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  1. The BBC also has a report, “Grim legacy of grandiose leader,” and Eurasianet has a photostory.

    Comment by Onnik — December 22, 2006 @ 12:39 am

  2. BOOK OF CONDOLENCES TO OPEN IN EMBASSY OF TURKMENISTAN IN YEREVAN

    Yerevan, December 22. ArmInfo. In view of a sudden death of the First President of Independent Turkmenistan, Saparmurat Niyazov, a Book of Condolences will open in the Embassy of Turkmenistan in RA on December 25, 26 and 27, 2006 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (the Embassy’s address is Nork Marash, Norki Aiginer Str. 288), ArmInfo was told in the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Yerevan.

    Comment by Onnik — December 22, 2006 @ 5:46 pm

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