In addition to the legal action taken by Hussein Julood in Iraq, BP is now facing accusations of complicity in the second Armenian genocide and other human rights abuses. Azerbaijan has been accused of committing genocide against Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, leading to the displacement of the entire population. Last September, Azerbaijani forces attacked Nagorno-Karabakh, causing 120,000 ethnic Armenians to flee. Azerbaijan called it a voluntary exodus, while Armenians viewed it as expulsion. A report by an independent watchdog organization described it as a planned act of ethnic cleansing orchestrated by President Ilham Aliyev. The Aliyev regime has dismantled democratic institutions, consolidated power, and engaged in corruption, repression, and human rights abuses. The report provides evidence of intentional forced displacement and destruction of Armenian communities, culture, and heritage [baacc80c] [647c4144]. Despite being the largest investor in Azerbaijan, BP has remained silent on the matter. This raises concerns about the company's influence on the government and its responsibility in addressing human rights issues. BP's track record includes supporting paramilitary troops in Colombia and exploiting impoverished communities in Mexico. The Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig explosion in 2010 also caused significant damage to the Gulf of Mexico. As the world focuses on COP 29, there is an opportunity to call out BP for its alleged complicity in the Armenian genocide and demand justice for the affected communities. The international community is urged to hold Azerbaijan accountable through legal action, diplomatic sanctions, and divestment from Azerbaijan's vital industries. Humanitarian aid and support for displaced ethnic Armenians are also recommended. The article calls for the world community to boycott the global climate conference hosted by Azerbaijan and to challenge the whitewashing of Aliyev's crimes [baacc80c].
