Leaked Warrant List Reveals How Turkmenistan Targets Critics Abroad

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What the source reports

Considered one of the world’s most oppressive countries, Turkmenistan has long silenced critics at home.

A leaked arrest warrant list reveals how the regime has weaponized the legal system to target dissidents abroad.

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Source & verification

Primary source: OCCRP · October 1, 2026

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