On the 29th of September, Crude Accountability, together with Social Environmental Fund, and Civil Society Development Association, held an online event to discuss current environmental …
Stop Persecution of Turkmen Civic Activists!
Statement from Human Rights Organizations We, representatives of human rights organizations from various countries, express our serious concern about the growing pressure on Turkmen civic …
Experts: Chinese projects in Central Asia should be discussed with local communities
Civil society representatives from Central Asia discussed the environmental impact of Chinese investment projects in their region. On June 3rd, civil society and NGO representatives, …
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Economic Crisis in Azerbaijan: Delayed Reforms, Fluctuating Oil Prices, and the Pandemic
The Azerbaijani economy is facing a massive crisis due to the systemic failure of the government to enact reforms. Global oil prices drop and the …
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Azerbaijan: Responsible Government or Running for Revenge?
The government of Azerbaijan is exploiting the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic to further tighten the screws on civil society inside its borders. About the Author: Zhala …
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In Solidarity
Crude Accountability stands in solidarity with Black Americans fighting for justice in the face of institutionalized racism and police brutality. Human and environmental rights—which Crude …
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Turkmenistan is denying the coronavirus
The Turkmen authorities have taken the position of completely denying even the hypothetical possibility that the coronavirus could appear in the country. About the author: …
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Virtual Roundtable and Report Launch: Azerbaijan’s Oil Profits, Corruption, and Poverty
Crude Accountability cordially invites everyone to join our virtual roundtable and report launch to discuss economic, social, and political impacts of oil revenues in Azerbaijan. …
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The Coronavirus Pandemic and a Reprieve for the Planet – A Temporary or Permanent Improvement?
About the author: Kate Watters is the executive director of Crude Accountability For decades, the environmental movement has been saying that it is past time …
Azerbaijani Authorities Should Immediately Release Opposition Leader Tofiq Yugublu
Washington DC—Crude Accountability is deeply concerned about the detention of opposition leader Tofiq Yugublu who is currently in pre-trial detention in Baku, Azerbaijan on trumped-up …