A new report by Crude Accountability, The Western Enablers Keeping the ‘Shadow’ Shipping Industry Afloat: Structural Barriers to Regulation of Maritime Commerce, sheds light on the …
International Civil Society Calls for the Immediate and Unconditional Release of Professor Gubad Ibadoghlu in Azerbaijan
Prominent economist Professor Gubad Ibadoghlu was brutally beaten and arrested on July 23, 2023 and is being held on trumped up charges. We call for …
Urgent: Prominent Economist, Professor Gubad Ibadoghlu Assaulted, Arrested, Denied Critical Medical Care in Azerbaijan
Linden, July 24 – Gubad Ibadoghlu, a world-renowned academic and economist dedicated to promoting democracy, transparency, and accountability, was arrested on July 23rd in Baku, …

The Middle Corridor: Repeating Colonial Practices of Prioritizing Profit Over People in Central Asia
The Middle Corridor investment project, in its current design, prioritizes profit over people in Central Asia and reflects principles that bear similarities to those seen …

Beyond Oil: Azerbaijan and China Trade Relations
In the first article of this series, we examined China’s growing political and economic influence in Azerbaijan. In this article, we look through an economic …
Thank you for standing with us!
Dear friend, We are writing to thank you for supporting our accomplishments this year. But first, we want to share the exciting news about our …
Correspondence: Response from Shell to Crude Accountability’s Inquiry
The letter below was received in response to the letter submitted by Crude Accountability and other civil society representatives to Shell in regards to Shell’s …

Interview with a Scientist: How Satellite Imagery Can Increase Accountability and Mitigate Climate Change
Earlier this year, Crude Accountability collaborated with a team of researchers for our report, Flames of Toxicity, which focused on the impacts of the Sangachal …

Western Institutions Should Stop Enabling Corruption and Authoritarianism in Turkmenistan
Following the snap transition of power in Turkmenistan, Crude Accountability urges western governments and international institutions to demand transparency and accountability from the country’s new …

New Report Uses Unique Methodology to Urge Azerbaijan’s Oil and Gas Sector to Act on Its International Commitments
Crude Accountability’s new report, Flames of Toxicity: Environmental and Social Impacts of Azerbaijan’s Oil and Gas Development, documents the toxic effects of Azerbaijan’s oil and …