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 …
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture #FreeGubad
26 June 2024 On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (June 26), Crude Accountability and Publish What You Pay …
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 …
Wife of Gubad Ibadoghlu Speaks Out
Just before Mother’s Day (May 12), which is, coincidentally, her birthday, Irada Bayramova, wife of Gubad Ibadoghlu, sat down with Crude Accountability to talk about …
Open Letter Calling for the Immediate Release of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu
Crude Accountability joins 240 organizations and individuals in signing a letter to authorities in Azerbaijan demanding the unconditional release of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu and immediate …
Open Letter to Secretary Antony Blinken on the 250th Day of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu’s Arbitrary Detention in Azerbaijan
On the 250th day of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu’s imprisonment, the academic community sent a letter to Secretary Blinken, urging him to take action for Gubad’s …
Human Rights and Climate Crisis: Azerbaijan to Host COP29
On November 11th, 2024, 198 member states of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) are to meet for the Conference of the …
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 …