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As Health Minister, he was reportedly responsible for carrying out Niyazov's decision to close all hospitals outside of the capital city, [[Ashgabat]], in [[2005]]. Turkmenistan's health system is considered one of the worst in the [[former Soviet Union]];<ref name=Bagila>Bagila Bukharbayeva, [http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/25/ap/world/mainD8M815101.shtml "Turkmenistan's New Leader Little-Known"], Associated Press (CBS News), December 25, 2006.</ref> according to [[Amnesty International]], "health care has become financially inaccessible to most people."<ref name=Bagila/><ref>[http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGEUR610012005?open&of=ENG-348 "Turkmenistan: President announces large-scale closure of hospitals"], Amnesty International, March 24, 2005.</ref> |
As Health Minister, he was reportedly responsible for carrying out Niyazov's decision to close all hospitals outside of the capital city, [[Ashgabat]], in [[2005]]. Turkmenistan's health system is considered one of the worst in the [[former Soviet Union]];<ref name=Bagila>Bagila Bukharbayeva, [http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/25/ap/world/mainD8M815101.shtml "Turkmenistan's New Leader Little-Known"], Associated Press (CBS News), December 25, 2006.</ref> according to [[Amnesty International]], "health care has become financially inaccessible to most people."<ref name=Bagila/><ref>[http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGEUR610012005?open&of=ENG-348 "Turkmenistan: President announces large-scale closure of hospitals"], Amnesty International, March 24, 2005.</ref> |
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Following the death of Niyazov, who did not name a successor, in [[December 2006]], Berdimuhammedow became the head of the commission to organize Niyazov's state funeral. This immediately led to speculation that he was a front-runner in the race to appoint a successor to Niyazov in the [[power vacuum]] that has followed his death. |
Following the death of Niyazov, who did not name a successor, in [[December 2006]], Berdimuhammedow became the head of the commission to organize Niyazov's state funeral. This immediately led to speculation that he was a front-runner in the race to appoint a successor to Niyazov in the [[power vacuum]] that has followed his death. |
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The [[State Security Council of Turkmenistan]] appointed Berdimuhammedow acting president.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/6198983.stm "Turkmenistan's 'iron ruler' dies"], BBC News, 21 December 2006.</ref><ref>[http://rian.ru/politics/cis/20061221/57476457.html "Power in Turkmenistan temporarily moved to Berdimuhammedow"] (in Russian)</ref> The Council stated in its announcement that [[Öwezgeldi Ataýew]], who as the Chairman of [[Assembly of Turkmenistan]] was to become the acting president, was not appointed "in view of the fact that the prosecutor-general had instituted criminal proceedings against him."<ref>{{cite web|title=Turkmen Dpty PM Berdymukhammedov appointed acting president|url=http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=11104815|publisher=[[ITAR-TASS]] |date=2006-12-21}}</ref> |
The [[State Security Council of Turkmenistan]] appointed Berdimuhammedow acting president.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/6198983.stm "Turkmenistan's 'iron ruler' dies"], BBC News, 21 December 2006.</ref><ref>[http://rian.ru/politics/cis/20061221/57476457.html "Power in Turkmenistan temporarily moved to Berdimuhammedow"] (in Russian)</ref> The Council stated in its announcement that [[Öwezgeldi Ataýew]], who as the Chairman of [[Assembly of Turkmenistan]] was to become the acting president, was not appointed "in view of the fact that the prosecutor-general had instituted criminal proceedings against him."<ref>{{cite web|title=Turkmen Dpty PM Berdymukhammedov appointed acting president|url=http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=11104815|publisher=[[ITAR-TASS]] |date=2006-12-21}}</ref> |
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Opposition officials have described Berdimuhammedow as a weak-willed man who wields little influence, which may have contributed to his long-standing career as deputy prime minister.<ref>Vladimir Solovyov and Mikhail Zygar, [http://www.commersant.com/p732435/Saparmurat_Niyazev/ "Turkmenbashi, "Father of All Turkmen," Dies"], Kommersant, December 22, 2006.</ref> |
Opposition officials have described Berdimuhammedow as a weak-willed man who wields little influence, which may have contributed to his long-standing career as deputy prime minister.<ref>Vladimir Solovyov and Mikhail Zygar, [http://www.commersant.com/p732435/Saparmurat_Niyazev/ "Turkmenbashi, "Father of All Turkmen," Dies"], Kommersant, December 22, 2006.</ref> |
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Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedow | |
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| 2nd President of Turkmenistan | |
| Assumed office December 21, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Saparmurat Niyazov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Birthdate? 1957 Babarab, Gökdepe etrap (district) of Ahal Province, Turkmen SSR, present day Turkmenistan |
| Political party | No Party Affiliation |
Gurbanguly Mälikgulyýewiç Berdimuhammedow (often referred to in the Western media by his Russianized name: Гурбангулы Мяликгулыевич Бердымухаммедов Gurbanguly Myalikgulyyevich Berdymukhammedov[1], born 1957) has been the President of Turkmenistan since December 21, 2006, when he became acting president following the death of Saparmurat Niyazov. On February 14, 2007, Berdimuhammedow was named the winner of the presidential election held on February 11 and was sworn in immediately afterwards.[2]
Biography
Berdimuhammedow was born in Babarab in what is now the Gökdepe etrap (district) of Ahal province. He graduated from the Turkmen State Medical Institute and entered a career in dentistry. By 1992 he had become part of the dentistry faculty at the Medical Institute.
In 1995, under the rule of Saparmurat Niyazov, Berdimuhammedow became head of the dentistry center of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry. In 1997 he was named Health Minister, and also became Deputy Prime Minister in 2001.[3][4]
As Health Minister, he was reportedly responsible for carrying out Niyazov's decision to close all hospitals outside of the capital city, Ashgabat, in 2005. Turkmenistan's health system is considered one of the worst in the former Soviet Union;[5] according to Amnesty International, "health care has become financially inaccessible to most people."[5][6]
Following the death of Niyazov, who did not name a successor, in December 2006, Berdimuhammedow became the head of the commission to organize Niyazov's state funeral. This immediately led to speculation that he was a front-runner in the race to appoint a successor to Niyazov in the power vacuum that has followed his death.
The State Security Council of Turkmenistan appointed Berdimuhammedow acting president.[7][8] The Council stated in its announcement that Öwezgeldi Ataýew, who as the Chairman of Assembly of Turkmenistan was to become the acting president, was not appointed "in view of the fact that the prosecutor-general had instituted criminal proceedings against him."[9]
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According to the second paragraph of Article 60[10] of the Turkmen Constitution, Berdimuhammedow would not have been allowed to run as candidate in the 2007 presidential elections. However, a December 2006 decision of the People's Council removed this provision, making him eligible for the election as one of the six chosen candidates.[11] Berdimuhammedow was supported by the current elite,[12] and the official results showed him as winning 89% of the vote.[2]
Opposition officials have described Berdimuhammedow as a weak-willed man who wields little influence, which may have contributed to his long-standing career as deputy prime minister.[13]
References
- ^ Although Gurbanguly Mälikgulyýewiç Berdimuhammedow is the only Turkmen form, and Turkmen, written with Latin alphabet, is the only official language of Turkmenistan, western sources generally use the Russian form of Turkmen proper names, using various transliterations:
- The website of the presidency: Gurbanguly Myalikguliyevich Berdymuhammedov [1]
- RFE/RL: Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov.[2][3][4]
- BBC: Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov.[5], then Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov [6]
- Reuters: Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov.[7][8][9]
- The New York Times: Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov.[10][11]
- The Associated Press: Gurbanguli Berdymukhamedov.[12]
- ^ a b "Turkmen acting leader sworn in as new president". Reuters (CNN.com). 2007-02-14. Retrieved 2007-02-14.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Turkmenistan: Change Of Leadership Presents Many Dangers", Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, December 22, 2006.
- ^ Press-Uz.info, December 22, 2006 (in Russian).
- ^ a b Bagila Bukharbayeva, "Turkmenistan's New Leader Little-Known", Associated Press (CBS News), December 25, 2006.
- ^ "Turkmenistan: President announces large-scale closure of hospitals", Amnesty International, March 24, 2005.
- ^ "Turkmenistan's 'iron ruler' dies", BBC News, 21 December 2006.
- ^ "Power in Turkmenistan temporarily moved to Berdimuhammedow" (in Russian)
- ^ "Turkmen Dpty PM Berdymukhammedov appointed acting president". ITAR-TASS. 2006-12-21.
- ^ The Constitutional Law of Turkmenistan
- ^ http://lenta.ru/articles/2006/12/26/awakening/
- ^ http://www.interfax.ru/e/B/politics/28.html?id_issue=11654021
- ^ Vladimir Solovyov and Mikhail Zygar, "Turkmenbashi, "Father of All Turkmen," Dies", Kommersant, December 22, 2006.