One year ago today, Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, a prominent anti-corruption activist and economist, was severely beaten and arrested on trumped-up charges by Azerbaijan’s authorities. On …
Blog: Reflections on the 33rd EBRD Annual Meeting and Business Forum
In May 2024, Crude Accountability participated in the EBRD Annual Meeting, a crucial venue for civil society organizations to voice their concerns regarding the impacts …
New Report Alert: “Politically Motivated? The Story of Dmitry Leus”
[Linden, VA] – Crude Accountability is proud to release its latest report, “Politically Motivated? The Story of Dmitry Leus.” This compelling report tells the intriguing …
Azerbaijan: Human Rights in the Spotlight during COP29 Pre-Talks in Bonn
Bonn, Germany—Between today, June 3, and June 13, representatives from around the globe will gather in Bonn, Germany to prepare for the Twenty-Ninth Conference of …
Campaign Success: Oil Wells Operating in Kokzhide, Kazakhstan, Ordered to Shut Down
January 30, 2024 In a historic victory for environmentalists and the local population, all 300 oil wells operating at the Kokzhide Oil Field in Aktobe …
Profits Over People: TotalEnergies & Equinor are Silent about the Arrest and Torture of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu
by Jeffrey Dunn, Crude Accountability Research Coordinator While articulating respect for human rights in their business statements, TotalEnergies (France) and Equinor (Norway), are silent about …
Azerbaijan’s Green Energy Development Serves the Hydrocarbon Industry
Azerbaijan heavily depends on revenue from oil and gas exports, which accounts for 92% of its total exports. That dependence is set to increase with …
The Middle Corridor: Insiders, Corruption, and the Aktau Port Modernization Project
The Middle Corridor, in its current design, lacks regard for its environmental and climate impacts, and for the well-being of Central Asians. It also lacks …
Where is the Voice of BP? Amid international uproar, BP is silent about the arrest and torture of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu
October 25, 2023 For over three months, Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, a renowned Azerbaijani academic and human rights defender dedicated to promoting democracy, transparency, and accountability, …
New Report Exposes the Horrors of Turkmenistan’s Opaque Prison System
[October 19, Linden, VA] – Supported by satellite imagery and rare witness accounts, a new report by Crude Accountability exposes the disturbing expansion and cruelty …