Lundin War Crimes Trial

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The Lundin War Crimes Trial is a podcast series that follows the landmark criminal trial of two executives from the Swedish oil company Lundin, accused of aiding and abetting war crimes in Sudan between 1999 and 2003. The company also faces allegations of profiting from these crimes, which left a devastating impact on communities in what is now South Sudan. During Lundin's operations, 200,000 people were forcibly displaced, and 12,000 lives were lost. This podcast uncovers the human cost of corporate greed and explores a critical question: Can a Swedish court deliver justice for the survivors of this oil-fueled conflict?

  1. 10 juil. ·  Bonus

    Kä Ri̱pɔ̱t ɛ wä kä Trial - Debt mi̱ /ka̱n thöp

    This is the tenth episode of our program in Nuer, the local language spoken in Unity State in the area where Block 5A was located and where the alleged crimes were committed.  This trial is about justice for the survivors, and we hope this podcast will reach the people affected and shed light on the process and the latest developments in court. Kɛ kɔr runi̱ ti̱ jiɛn rɛw ti̱ cuɔpkɛ ruac kɛ kui̱ nɛɛni̱ tëë ci̱ li̱w rɛy köör ɣöyɔlä kä Thudan, cu nɛy da̱ŋ rɛw ti̱ di̱t rɛy go̱rä cuŋni̱ cuɔ̱ŋ kɛ jɔakdɛ. Rɛy ruac ɛmɛ, ruac nɛy kɛ Egbert Wesselink kä PAX kɛnɛ Petter Bolme kä Global Idé—kɛn da̱ŋ rɛw tëë ci̱ ruacdiɛn lat rɛy luɔ̱k Lundin. Egbert, gɔ̱ɔ̱r wargak Unpaid Debt report min ci̱ naath luäk kɛ tuk go̱rä ŋuɔ̱tni, kɛnɛ Petter, min ci lät kɛ Unpaid Debt kɛ run ti thiäk kɛ 17, nyuak kɛn cärkiɛn kɛ kuic lätni duel kuɔth, lät tin lät kɛ nɛy tin gaŋkɛ naath kɛ jak ŋäthä nɛɛni kä kuiy, kɛnɛ min de luk ɛmɛ lot kɛ kuic kä ɣöö bi naath lät ɛ gɔaa. Nɛy tin te rɛydɛ: - Egbert Wesselink, ɛ kuäär in di̱i̱t kä ji̱ Dutch tin laa lät kɛ kui̱i̱ malä PAX - Petter Bolme, ɛ Jɔrnali̱th kɛnɛ Pröjek Manajɛr kä Glöbal Idé Ra̱n dhɔ̱ar: - Halima Athumani Jɔ̱k kä duɔ̱r: Nɛmɛ ɛ jɛn luɔ̱k köör Lundin, min ca nööŋ ɛ PaX kɛnɛ Global Idé. Kä buɔ̱l tin te rɛy podcast ɛmɛ cua kɛ la̱t ɛ rami̱ lät buɔ̱l ni̱ JJ Kang kä cua riali̱kä ɛ Roos Boer, min lät kä cua riali̱kä ɛ Sara Hadfy Högström. Guic unpaiddebt.org kɛ kui̱ ruacni ti ŋuan ti pay tuɔk kɛnɛ tin pay tuɔk kɛ kuic ɣɔ̱nä. Ɛn wi̱ni̱ bä deri ruacni ti ŋuan liŋ kɛ nɛy tin ca moc riɛk kɛnɛ nɛy tin ŋäc ŋɔak, kuɛn ruacni tin ca lat ɛ nɛy tin ŋäc ŋɔak, map mi ca lat kɛ kuic köör rɛy gua̱th in ca lar ɛ Lundin kä deri ruacni tin ca lat kɛ kuic rikni jek.

  2. 1 juil. ·  Bonus

    Nɛy tin te rɛy rikä: "Bakɔ ji̱ näk kɛl kɛl."

    This is the ninth episode of our program in Nuer, the local language spoken in Unity State in the area where Block 5A was located and where the alleged crimes were committed.  This trial is about justice for the survivors, and we hope this podcast will reach the people affected and shed light on the process and the latest developments in court. Ɛ ŋot /ke̱n Bol Maker ruacdɛ ni lat rɛy luɔ̱k kɛ ruɔ̱n 2024, caa jɔwdɛ la̱th rɛy jɔam. Ɛ dual mi̱ caa la̱th kä nɛy diaal tin ci̱ jɛ nɛn rɛy luɔ̱k ëë caa kuëŋ nhiam Lundin Oil: "Bakɔ ji̱ näk kɛl kɛl." Rɛy ca̱p in pay tuɔɔk ɛn walɛ, caa kɔn mat kɛɛ Anna Roxvall kɛnɛ Carolina Jemsby, kɛn ji̱ jɔarna̱lithni̱ da̱ŋ rɛw ti̱ ŋa̱ckɛ ti̱ tä jɔk dɔkumɛntɛri̱ mi̱ cɔali̱ "Lundinfallet - Tysta alla vittnen" kä Kalla fakta, kä TV4. Rɛy dɔkumɛntɛri̱diɛn, mëë cua ka̱m raar kɛ cäŋkä 20 kä Pay Diɔ̱k, cu kɛn ti̱ nyoothɛ ɛn ɣöö caa nɛy ti̱ caa nën gɛr rɛy luɔ̱k Lundin mi̱ ŋot kɛ mi̱ wɔ̱ nhiam. Cu kɛn rik tin di̱t kɛnɛ rik tin ca lat ɛ nɛy tin di̱t tin la nëën lat, nyoth kɛn riɛk in dee tuɔɔk mi̱ ruac kɛ naath rɛy ruac ɛmɛ min di̱i̱t kä nyooth kɛn buɔ̱m lɔaac nɛɛni̱ tin ci̱ rɔ̱ kuany kɛ ɣöö bi̱ kɛ ruac lat. Nɛy tin te rɛydɛ: - Anna Roxvall, Jɔrnali̱thi̱ kɛnɛ Ɛditɛr in di̱i̱t kä Myteri puɔ̱bli̱ciŋ - Carolina Jemsby, Jɔrnali̱th kä Kalla Fakta TV4. Ra̱n dhɔ̱ar: - Halima Athumani Jɔ̱k kä duɔ̱r: Nɛmɛ ɛ jɛn luɔ̱k köör Lundin, min ca nööŋ ɛ PaX kɛnɛ Global Idé. Kä buɔ̱l tin te rɛy podcast ɛmɛ cua kɛ la̱t ɛ rami̱ lät buɔ̱l ni̱ JJ Kang kä cua riali̱kä ɛ Roos Boer, min lät kä cua riali̱kä ɛ Sara Hadfy Högström. Guic unpaddebt.org kɛ kui̱ ruacni ti ŋuan ti pay tuɔk kɛnɛ tin pay tuɔk kɛ kuic ɣɔ̱nä. Ɛn wi̱ni̱ bä deri ruacni ti ŋuan liŋ kɛ nɛy tin ca moc riɛk kɛnɛ nɛy tin ŋäc ŋɔak, kuɛn ruacni tin ca lat ɛ nɛy tin ŋäc ŋɔak, map mi ca lat kɛ kuic köör rɛy gua̱th in ca lar ɛ Lundin kä deri ruacni tin ca lat kɛ kuic rikni jek.

  3. 12 mai

    E24: The final days: The Prosecutors Closing Arguments

    E24: The final days: The Prosecutor’s Closing Arguments After almost three years, the trial is now entering its final phase. In early April, the prosecution delivered its closing arguments and presented its sentencing requests: ten years in prison for Ian Lundin and six years for Alexander Schneiter. How convincing was the prosecution’s case, and what did it choose to emphasize To discuss these questions, we are joined by two guests who have each spent nearly 20 years working to support the victims of Sudan’s oil war. Petter Bolme is a journalist and project manager at Global Idé, while Egbert Wesselink is a former senior advisor at the Dutch peace organization PAX and now an advisor to Global Idé. Wesselink also wrote the report that ultimately led to this trial. Together, they reflect on the trial’s final phase: How strong was the prosecution’s argument? And do they believe they managed to fit the pieces together? Participants: - Egbert Wesselink, former senior advisor at the Dutch peace movement PAX - Petter Bolme, journalist and project manager at Global Idé Host: - Halima Athumani Background: This is the Lundin War Crimes Trial, brought to you by Pax and Global Idé. The music in this podcast is made by the artist JJ Kang and edited by Roos Boer, producer and editor Emmi van den Boom. Visit unpaiddebt.org for more background and updates from the trial. There you may also listen to more interviews with victims and experts, read expert analysis, an interactive map of attacks in Lundin’s concession area and access background information about the case.

  4. 1 avr.

    E23: Blame and Responsibility – Local Management Speaks Out

    Blame and Responsibility – Local Management Speaks Out In this episode we examine the hearings involving the local management team – the individuals to whom both defendants have directed much of the blame. Around 20 former Lundin employees were called to testify in the trial. Four were Nuer and locally employed, 15 were international experts, and three were based in Geneva but frequently travelled to Sudan. All were heard during the autumn and winter. Among those called was also Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister of Sweden, who served on Lundin’s board at the time. We cannot cover all of their testimonies in this episode, but we focus on a few key figures: Richard Ramsay, a security consultant for Lundin Oil; Ken Barker, the company’s top manager in Sudan; Ashley Heppenstall, who later became CEO; and Christine Batruch, who was responsible for corporate social responsibility. Who are they and what are their roles in this trial? Participants:  – Ebony Wade, Legal Adviser at Civil Rights Defenders. – Martin Schibbye, Journalist and Editor in Chief at Blankspot.  Host: – Halima Athumani Background: This is the Lundin War Crimes Trial, brought to you by Pax and Global Idé. The music in this podcast is made by the artist JJ Kang and edited by Roos Boer, producer and editor Kajsa Sörman. Visit unpaiddebt.org for more background and updates from the trial. There you may also listen to more interviews with victims and experts, read expert analysis, an interactive map of attacks in Lundin’s concession area and access background information about the case.

  5. 10 mars

    E22: Militia Leaders in the Oil Concession Areas

    E22: Militia Leaders in the Oil Concession Areas In this episode we look at the widespread use of armed militias in Sudan’s civil wars, a pattern that continues to shape conflicts in both Sudan and South Sudan today. For decades, the Sudanese government, like the British colonial administration before it, relied on proxy forces to control or attack areas beyond the reach of regular troops. Several militia leaders operated in the oil concession areas, including Peter Gatdet, Paulino Matip, Peter Paar, Tito Biel and James Liah Diu.  During the period when Lundin Oil was active in the region, alliances between these militias frequently shifted. Who were these militia leaders, and how did the cooperation between the regime, military commanders and oil companies work? Participants:  – John Ryle, Professor of Anthropology at Bard University and co-founder of Rift valley institute – Dr Leben Moro, Director at the center for refugee and migration and professor of development studies at the institute of peace, development and security at the university of Juba Host: – Halima Athumani Background: This is the Lundin War Crimes Trial, brought to you by Pax and Global Idé. The music in this podcast is made by the artist JJ Kang and edited by Roos Boer, producer and editor Kajsa Sörman. Visit unpaiddebt.org for more background and updates from the trial. There you may also listen to more interviews with victims and experts, read expert analysis, an interactive map of attacks in Lundin’s concession area and access background information about the case.

  6. 30 janv.

    E21: The Lundin–Aker BP Merger and the OECD Case in Norway

    The Lundin–Aker BP Merger and the OECD Case in Norway In this episode, we explore a process in Norway that could help victims secure compensation. Just before the trial started in Sweden, Lundin merged with Norway’s largest oil and gas producer, Aker BP, effectively moving substantial financial resources out of Sweden. What remained is a small energy company called Orrön Energy, an entity without significant assets, which would likely be unable to pay compensation to the victims of war crimes. As soon as the merger was announced civil society organisations tried to alert shareholders and stop Lundin’s attempt to divert all its oil assets away from Sweden and the court. Since Lundin had made a fortune in Norway with profits made in Sudan the organizations filed a complaint with the National Contact Point (NCP) for OECD in Norway.  After three years NCP came to a decision in which they largely agreed with the NGOs’ claims: Aker BP had not conducted a due diligence of alleged human rights abuses within the Lundin Energy assets before the merger nor did they investigate if Orrön had enough funds to compensation plaintiffs in the event of a guilty verdict. Participants:  – Raymond Johansen, Secretary General at Norwegian People's Aid – Egbert Wesselink senior advisor at the Dutch peace organization PAX Host: – Kajsa Sörman Background: This is the Lundin War Crimes Trial, brought to you by Pax and Global Idé. The music in this podcast is made by the artist JJ Kang and edited by Roos Boer, producer and editor Kajsa Sörman. Visit unpaiddebt.org for more background and updates from the trial. There you may also listen to more interviews with victims and experts, read expert analysis, an interactive map of attacks in Lundin’s concession area and access background information about the case.

  7. 07/11/2025 ·  Bonus

    Kä nɛy tin caa kuëŋ yieenä - Ian Lundin

    This is the eight episode of our program in Nuer, the local language spoken in Unity State in the area where Block 5A was located and where the alleged crimes were committed.  This trial is about justice for the survivors, and we hope this podcast will reach the people affected and shed light on the process and the latest developments in court. Now in Nuer:  Kä nɛy tin caa kuëŋ yieenä - Ian Lundin Rɛy ruac ɛmɛ ɛn walɛ ca kɔn mat kɛ nɛy da̱ŋ rɛw ti ŋäc ŋɔak ti guɛckɛ ruac ɛmɛ: Ebony Wade, ɛ gɔ̱ɔ̱r ŋuɔ̱tni kä Civil Rights Defenders kɛnɛ Martin Schibbye, ɛ gɔ̱ɔ̱r kä Blankspot. Ɛn luk ɛmɛ cɛ cop gua̱a̱th mi̱ bɛc bɛc ɛn täämɛ, kä nɛy tin caa kuëŋ yieenä - Ian Lundin kɛnɛ Alex Schneiter - caa kɛ thiec. Bi nɛy ruac in ca gɔ̱r piny liŋ kä thiec Ian Lundin kä banɛ ruac Ebony kɛnɛ Martin liŋ kɛ kɔr ni̱ni da̱ŋ 12 tëë ci̱ kɛn kɛ la̱t rɛy luɔ̱k. Nɛy tin te rɛydɛ:  Ebony Wade, Legal Adbai̱th kä Civil Right DefendersMartin Schibbye, ɛ Jɔrnali̱th kɛnɛ Ɛditɛr in di̱i̱t kä BlankspotRam ni  nyuor Nääth   Halima AthumaniJok kä duɔr Liɛŋ yɛn nä liari kɛ kuiy khori chiɛŋni Lundin mi noŋkɛ yee ɛ PAX kɛnɛ Global Idea kɛ thuomdɛ ɛliar e mɛɛ lat ɛ Balaŋ ni JJ Kang. Ram mi latjɛ  ɛ Roos Boer. Rami noŋjɛ yiɛɛ kɛnɛ rami guiejɛ lieer coalje Sara Hadfy Högström. Guilɛ ka unpaiddebt.org mä guouri ŋääc mi röŋ ka lieŋni kök lieer kɛ lääri tin päy töɔk kɛ kuiy luök Ɛn wi̱ni̱, jiak ruacni ti ŋuan liŋ kɛ kui̱ nɛɛni tin ca näk kɛnɛ nɛy tin ŋäc ŋɔak, jiäk ruacni tin ca lat ɛ nɛy tin ŋäc ŋɔak kuɛn, jiäkni duop mi ca lat kɛ kuic köör guic rɛy gua̱th in ca lar ɛ Lundin, kä deri ruacni tin ca lat kɛ kuic rikni jek.

  8. 22/10/2025

    E20: The Defendants – Alexandre Schneiter

    In this episode, we turn our attention to the cross-examination of the trial’s second defendant — Alexandre Schneiter, Vice President of Exploration, COO, and later CEO of Lundin Energy. Often described as the golden boy of the Lundin company, Schneiter built his reputation on discovering oil in places no one else could.  What exactly are the prosecutors accusing him of — and how does he defend himself? Join us as we explore the details of his testimony, the prosecution’s strategy, and the defense’s counterarguments. Participants:  – Ebony Wade, Legal Adviser at Civil Rights Defenders. – Martin Schibbye, Journalist and Editor in Chief at Blankspot.  Host: – Halima Athumani Background: This is the Lundin War Crimes Trial, brought to you by Pax and Global Idé. The music in this podcast is made by the artist JJ Kang and edited by Roos Boer, producer and editor Kajsa Sörman. Visit unpaiddebt.org for more background and updates from the trial. There you may also listen to more interviews with victims and experts, read expert analysis, an interactive map of attacks in Lundin’s concession area and access background information about the case.

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The Lundin War Crimes Trial is a podcast series that follows the landmark criminal trial of two executives from the Swedish oil company Lundin, accused of aiding and abetting war crimes in Sudan between 1999 and 2003. The company also faces allegations of profiting from these crimes, which left a devastating impact on communities in what is now South Sudan. During Lundin's operations, 200,000 people were forcibly displaced, and 12,000 lives were lost. This podcast uncovers the human cost of corporate greed and explores a critical question: Can a Swedish court deliver justice for the survivors of this oil-fueled conflict?

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    PAX
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    PAX
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    35
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