| Türkmenistanyň Milli howpsuzlyk ministrilgi | |
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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | September 20, 1991 |
| Preceding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | President of Turkmenistan Government of Turkmenistan |
| Headquarters | 2033 Magtymguly Street, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan |
| Employees | classified |
| Annual budget | classified |
| Minister responsible |
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| Parent department | Committee for National Security |
The Ministry for National Security or MNS (Turkmen: Türkmenistanyň Milli howpsuzlyk ministrilgi) is the secret police agency for the government of Turkmenistan. It is composed largely of the remnants of KGB organs left over after the collapse of the Soviet Union; its functions remain largely the same as well. The MNB and the national police force are under the direction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.[1] Until 2002, it was known as the KNB (Committee for National Security).
- ^ Curtis, Glen (1996-03-01). "Library of Congress Country Study: Turkmenistan". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2007-10-26.