Geldymukhammed Ashirmukhammedov

Geldymukhammed Ashirmukhammedov is a Turkmen general who served in the military, police and security forces of Turkmenistan.

Early life and career He was born in 1957 in the Balkan Region of the Turkmen SSR. He graduated from Turkmen State University in 1979 with a degree in physics. In June 2006, he was among several officials who claimed to have foiled an opposition plot aimed at destabilizing the country, with Ashirmukhammedov accusing foreign nationals and diplomats of being involved. He accused one member of being trained in "methods used during Ukraine's Orange Revolution", and also named representatives of the French embassy and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as co-conspirators. He also took part in the investigation of former Deputy Prime Minister Yolli Gurbanmuradov, telling President Niyazov and the cabinet of ministers that he "received Internet information from representatives of foreign intelligence services about selling Turkmen oil at reduced prices".

Later life On 8 October 2007, he was dismissed for health reasons. His further fate is unknown. He holds the rank of Lieutenant General. He was awarded the “Edermenlik” and “For the great love for Fatherland” medals.