Letter from European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights to to Commissioner Oettinger concerning a visit to Turkmenistan
April 9, 2010
The letter from Heidi Hautala, Chairwoman of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights, puts forward a request to Commissioner for Energy Guenther Oettinger to include a meeting with human rights activists and raise the human rights situation in discussions with authorities during his visit in Turkmenistan.
Bankwatch comments on the EBRD draft Country Strategy for Turkmenistan
March 1, 2010
In contrast to the EBRD’s previous Turkmenistan Country Strategy (TCS) from 2006 the new draft sees progress in the political and economic spheres since the beginning of President Berdymukhamedovs rule. The information we have received from activists inside the country presents a very different picture.
Explanation of partial disclosure of EU-Turkmenistan human rights dialogue
February 23, 2010
Explanation by the Council of the European Union on reasons for partial disclosure of the reports on the EU-Turkmenistan human rights dialogues in 2008 and 2009.
Partially disclosed report by Council of the EU on the EU-Turkmenistan Human Rights dialogue 2008
February 22, 2010
Partially disclosed report by Council of the EU on the EU-Turkmenistan Human Rights dialogue 2009
February 22, 2010
Letter to EIB dealing with human rights abuses by Turkmenistan against environmental activist Andrey Zatoka
November 16, 2009
As the EIB considers financing the Nabucco Gas Pipeline project, the letter requests the bank to take into account the serious human rights violations occurring in Turkmenistan, as exemplified by Mr. Zatokas case.
Letter to EBRD on human rights abuses by Turkmenistan against environmental activist Andrey Zatoka
November 16, 2009
As the EBRD reviews its country strategy for Turkmenistan, the letter requests the bank to bear in mind the serious human rights violations occurring in Turkmenistan, as exemplified by Mr. Zatokas case.
Bankwatch position paper on the Nabucco gas pipeline
November 1, 2009
The position paper outlines four reasons for not providing public funds for the Nabucco gas pipeline project (human rights, fossil fuels, energy efficiency and local benefits) and makes specific recommendations to EU institutions.
Complaint to European Ombudsman against the EIB for non-disclosure of the Framework Agreement with Tajikistan
August 21, 2009
The complaint regards the refusal of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to disclose the Framework Agreement concluded between the EIB and Tajikistan signed on 11 February 2009.
Letter to EBRD president Thomas Mirow regarding EBRD’s role in the Nabucco pipeline project
August 7, 2009
Following ambivalent messages from the EBRD leadership, CEE Bankwatch Network and Crude Accountability request clarification on the bank’s intentions regarding the controversial Nabucco gas pipeline project. On August 25, 2009 we received a response from President Thomas Mirow. Download it here.
