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Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on the Prospect for Change in Turkmenistan
Nov 18, 2008 (Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) --
November 17, 2008
Contact: Lale Mamaux Phone: (202) 225-1901
www.csce.gov
Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on the Prospect for Change in Turkmenistan
(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) and Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), Co-Chairmen of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission), will hold a briefing entitled, "Turkmenistan: Prospect for Change"," on Wednesday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m. in room B-318 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
On December 14, Turkmenistan will hold its first national election since the passage of a new constitution and election law earlier this year. Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimukhammedov raised hopes for reform when he came into power two years ago, following years of dictatorship under his predecessor, President Saparmurat Niyazov. The briefing will examine if in fact the country is moving toward change, and whether the new legislative framework will result in real reform for its upcoming parliamentary election.
Panelists include:
Ambassador George Krol, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Department of State
Dr. Eric McGlinchey, Assistant Professor, Department of Public and International Affairs George Mason University
Mr. Anthony Bowyer, Program Manager, Caucasus and Central Asia IFES
Ms. Cathy Fitzpatrick, Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights
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The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, is a U.S. Government agency that monitors progress in the implementation of the provisions of the 1975 Helsinki Accords. The Commission consists of nine members from the United States Senate, nine from the House of Representatives, and one member each from the Departments of State, Defense and Commerce.
Lale M. Mamaux, Communications Director Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission) Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (FL-23), Chairman Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (MD), Co-Chairman 234 Ford House Office Building 202-225-1901 (phone) www.csce.gov
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