Crude Accountability is pleased that the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development canceled the CMI Offshore loan to Turkmenistan, which would have supported offshore oil …
Freedom of Expression cannot be silenced: Crude Accountability calls for immediate release of Mehman Huseynov
Washington DC—Crude Accountability is deeply concerned about the health and wellbeing of Azerbaijani blogger and anti-corruption activist, Mehman Huseynov, and publicly calls for his immediate …
Call for EBRD to condemn retaliation against civil society
Crude Accountability is among the 44 civil society organizations that signed a letter requesting the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to publicly uphold …
Crude Accountability annual letter: Find out what we’ve been up to and how you can help!
Dear friends and supporters, In 2018, Crude Accountability celebrated our 15-year anniversary. Despite huge challenges, yet gratified by many successes, reaching this milestone would not …
UN Human Rights Council Adopts Historic Resolution on Human Rights and the Environment
A statement by Crude Accountability and EcoForum of NGOs, Kazakhstan The United Nations held its 37th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland …
Without good governance, the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea may do more harm than good to the environment and human rights
The convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea is an important step for the region, but there is little reason for optimism, says …
Crude Accountability is featured in new documentary series
https://youtu.be/xLkCZdL-zp4 Crude Accountability is proud to be featured in new documentary series, “Then came…, me?”. In the first episode of the series, award-winning film-maker Mark Warford …
Comments on OPIC’s Application for Political Risk Insurance
Crude Accountability joined other civil society organization to submit our comments on the Overseas Private Investment Corporation’s (OPIC) Application for Political Risk Insurance (OPIC-52). The …
Tragedy of Berezovka Children Highlights Shameful Lending Practices of the IFC
An important development in the story of the children of Berezovka, Kazakhstan, who were poisoned by toxic emissions, raises questions about the World Bank’s redress …
Children of Berezovka are Diagnosed with Toxic Encephalopathy
Poisoned children from the Kazakhstani village of Berezovka are diagnosed with toxic encephalopathy. Doctors say the likely cause of poisoning is hydrocarbons and their fumes. …