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BBC accused of ‘whitewashing’ dictatorship with BP cash

Summary by Ground News
BBC World News aired BP-sponsored Wonders of Azerbaijan film in August. BP spent £300,000 on the film, which was presented by Bettany Hughes. Azerbaijani journalist accused BBC of 'whitewashing a dictatorship' BP says it has 'net zero ambition' and is working to decarbonise operations.

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BBC accused of ‘whitewashing’ dictatorship with BP cash

‘Wonders of Azerbaijan’ film was made with BP funding and the help of the country’s controversial ruling Aliyev family

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BBC accused of 'whitewashing' Azerbaijani dictatorship

The BBC has been accused of

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Open Democracy broke the news in on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
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