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2006 in Turkmenistan

Explore 6 historical events and records for Turkmenistan in 2006.

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Historical records for Turkmenistan in 2006

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December

21 December 2006

Acting Cabinet Leadership

Berdymukhamedov, Gurbanguly · Ashgabat · Acting Head of Government · Government / Republic of Turkmenistan

Acting President also exercises cabinet and head-of-government authority

21 December 2006

Acting President Appointed

Berdymukhamedov, Gurbanguly · Ashgabat · Acting President of Turkmenistan · Government / Republic of Turkmenistan

Berdymukhamedov becomes acting President after Niyazov's death

21 December 2006

Death in Office

Niyazov, Saparmurat · Ashgabat · President for Life · Government / Republic of Turkmenistan

Niyazov dies while serving as President of Turkmenistan

21 December 2006

Death of Saparmurat Niyazov

Niyazov, Saparmurat · Ashgabat · Politics / Democratic Party of Turkmenistan

Death of Saparmurat Niyazov

21 December 2006

Presidency Ends

Niyazov, Saparmurat · Ashgabat · Former President of Turkmenistan · Government / Republic of Turkmenistan

Niyazov's rule ends after his death

21 December 2006

Succession Bypassed

Atayev, Ovezgeldy · Ashgabat · Speaker of Assembly · Government / Republic of Turkmenistan

Constitutional successor is blocked from assuming the acting presidency

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