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COP29 Controversy: Azerbaijan's Human Rights and Fossil Fuels
Controversy erupts over COP29 in Azerbaijan due to human rights abuses and the promotion of oil and gas investments by the summit's director general.
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International RelationsHuman RightsClimate ChangeFranceEnergy SecurityFossil FuelsPolitical ControversyClimate Summit
BbcGlobal WitnessAmnesty InternationalSocarUn
Elnur SoltanovIlham AliyevEmmanuel MacronAgnès Pannier-RunacherAnar Mammadli
- What is the main controversy surrounding COP29?
- Elnur Soltanov, director general of COP29, was filmed promoting Azerbaijani oil and gas investments, undermining the summit's credibility.
- Which prominent world leaders are boycotting COP29?
- Several world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, will not attend COP29 in Baku due to concerns about Azerbaijan's human rights and environmental policies.
- What is the overall impact of this controversy on the COP29?
- The controversy surrounding COP29 highlights the conflict between promoting fossil fuels and addressing climate change, intensifying distrust and calls for boycotts.
- What are the main human rights concerns regarding Azerbaijan?
- Concerns regarding Azerbaijan's human rights record, including suppression of dissent and the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, fuel international opposition to hosting COP29.
- How did the BBC obtain the incriminating video of Elnur Soltanov?
- The BBC investigation, obtained via Global Witness, reveals Soltanov's discussion of potential oil and gas deals with a supposed investor, despite initial mentions of renewable projects.