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Assassination Attempt on Niyazov
- In 2002, President Niyazov of Turkmenistan survived an assassination attempt while traveling to his office.
- Gunmen ambushed his motorcade, but his car escaped unharmed, though others were injured or killed.
Niyazov's Response to the Attack
- Niyazov consolidated his power after the assassination attempt by cracking down on dissent.
- This marked a turning point in his rule, intensifying his totalitarian regime.
Niyazov's Consolidation of Power
- Niyazov transitioned from a communist functionary to a self-proclaimed deity after Turkmenistan's independence.
- He used propaganda and manipulated elections to maintain absolute control.