The Human Rights Platform of the Civic Movement “DAYANÇ” / Turkmenistan expresses serious concern regarding information published by Radio Azatlyk revealing cases of forced financial contributions, abuse of authority, and systemic corruption in Turkmenistan. The report is available at: Source: Radio Azatlyk https://youtu.be/iY47tWkCG8s?si=Jfz4gKrM9cVJmAUe� According to the published information, in the Balkan region and several other areas of the country, public sector employees — including school staff, healthcare workers, and other state employees — are being compelled to pay for agricultural seeds (onions, garlic, and potatoes). These expenses are imposed directly on workers, even though they are not agricultural producers and are not legally obligated to finance state agricultural campaigns. It is reported that the seeds are distributed through specific structures at fixed prices significantly higher than market rates. Employees are required to pay from their salaries, which in many cases are already insufficient to cover basic living expenses. Particularly alarming are reports that refusal to participate leads to threats of dismissal, administrative pressure, and persecution. Decisions are presented as mandatory, announced during meetings at local administrative offices (hyakimliks), and enforced through institutional leadership. The report also mentions: – non-transparent land distribution – use of administrative resources in the interests of selected individuals – possible corruption schemes – discrepancies between official reform rhetoric and the actual situation Special attention is drawn to industrial projects, including the carbamide (urea) plant, which are officially presented as achievements but are accompanied by complaints about lack of transparency and inefficiency. Turkmenistan continues to rank among the lowest countries in international corruption perception indices, indicating the systemic nature of governance problems. The Human Rights Platform “DAYANÇ” emphasizes that: – forcing employees to finance state programs – threats of dismissal – economic coercion – abuse of administrative power constitute violations of fundamental human rights, including: • the right to work free from coercion • the right to fair working conditions • protection from arbitrary authority • the right to human dignity We call on the authorities of Turkmenistan to: – immediately cease the practice of forced financial collections – ensure transparency in all state programs – conduct an independent investigation into the reported facts – guarantee protection for employees from pressure and retaliation We also urge the international community to carefully examine the published materials and provide a legal assessment of the reported violations. Human Rights Platform of the Civic Movement “DAYANÇ” / Turkmenistan
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