Despite official agreements and the introduction of a ban on child labor in cotton harvesting, Turkmenistan has seen an increase in the number of minors employed in this sector in 2025. Independent observers are also raising concerns about officials obstructing monitoring, according to a report by the Turkmen.News website.
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Despite official agreements and the introduction of a ban on child labor in cotton harvesting, Turkmenistan has seen an increase in the number of minors employed in this sector in 2025. Independent observers are also raising concerns about officials obstructing monitoring, according to a report by the Turkmen.News website.