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. JAN 30

    E21: 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.

    22 min

  2. 11/07/2025 · 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.

    35 min

  3. 10/22/2025

    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.

    33 min

  4. 09/16/2025 · BONUS

    Nuëri kɛnɛ Ɣɔyɔl

    This is the seventh 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:  Nuëri kɛnɛ Ɣɔyɔl Rɛy kä min ca lat ɛn walɛ, Sharon E. Hutchinthɔn kɛnɛ James Ninrew Dong nyuak kɛn ti̱ ci̱ kɛn kɛ tim kɛnɛ tin ci̱ kɛn kɛ jek kɛ nhiam mëë caa ɣöyɔl jiek rɛy Unity State. Mi̱ ca kɛ car kɛ kui̱ kä ti̱ti̱, la kɛn min ci̱ tuɔɔk ni̱ wal ɛ guic. Ɛŋu mi ci tuɔɔk kä wec kɛnɛ naath kä Unity State? Ɛŋu mi ci tuɔɔk mi ŋot kɛ mi kööŋ naath kɛ jɛ ɛn walɛ? Nɛy tin te rɛydɛ:   James Ninrew Dong, Reverend kɛ Duel Kuɔth Prɛthbi̱terian kä Thɔth Thudan, ɛ kuäär in di̱i̱t kä Liech Victim Voice: ɛ buɔ̱n nath mi̱ ruac kɛ kui̱ nɛɛni̱ tin ca ya̱r rɛy gua̱thni̱ tin tekɛ ɣöyɔl, ɛ jɛn ram ëë cak Assistance Mission for Africa kä ɛ jɛn ram ëë gɔ̱ɔ̱r ruac rɛy luɔ̱kSharon E. Hutchinthɔn, ɛ anthrɔpölöji̱th kä gɔ̱ɔ̱r buɔk mi̱ cɔali̱ "Nuer Dilemmas: Coping with Money, War and the State" ram ëë cak cɛrika in ka̱mkɛ buɔkni̱ raar South Sudan Cultural Productions - amäni gua̱a̱th in pay ben - www.nuerdilemmas.comRam 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.

    28 min

  5. 07/06/2025

    E19: Questioning History: A Lundin Defence Tactic

    One of the most striking aspects of the Lundin trial so far is one of the defense's core arguments: questioning whether war crimes occurred at all in the area where the company operated. Yet, to date, the court has seen little substantial evidence to support this claim. In today’s episode, we’re joined by two leading experts who have both testified during the trial — historian Douglas Johnson and peace and conflict researcher Associate Professor Johan Brosché. Together, they examine the credibility of the defense's position and explore whether, in light of the available facts, it is even reasonable to cast doubt on the occurrence of war crimes. Participants:  - Douglas H. Johnson, Historian, Sudan and South Sudan expert - Johan Brosché, Associate Professor in Peace and Conflict Research 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 Sara Hadfy Högström. 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.

    36 min

  6. 06/06/2025

    E18: From Report to Trial - Unpaid Debt

    After nearly two decades of advocacy for victims of Sudan’s oil war, two central figures in the pursuit of justice finally took the stand. In this episode, we speak with Egbert Wesselink from PAX and Petter Bolme from Global Idé—who both recently testified in the Lundin trial. Egbert, author of the Unpaid Debt report that helped spark the investigation, and Petter, who has worked with Unpaid Debt for nearly 17 years, share their reflections on the courtroom experience, the defence’s efforts to undermine witness credibility, and what this trial could mean for corporate accountability and justice for victims. Participants:  - Egbert Wesselink, 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 Sara Hadfy Högström. 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.

    35 min

  7. 06/06/2025 · BONUS

    Duɔ̱p Tëk Nuëri

    This is the sixth 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:  Duɔ̱p Tëk Nuëri Matdɛ rɔ kɛ anthrɔpɔlɔji̱th mi̱ ŋa̱ckɛ mi̱ cɔali̱ Sharon E. Hutchinson kɛnɛ Chuol Ruei Deng kɛ ɣöö bi̱ kɛ ku lɛ wɔ̱ rɛy ciɛɛŋä nath in tä kɛ ji̱ Nuer. Rɛy kä nɛmɛ, ci̱ kɛn ciɛŋ Nuer, ka̱lciɛri̱, kɛnɛ ta̱a̱ ciɛɛŋädiɛn guic. Ɛŋu mi ca ji Nuer ŋa̱c ɛ gɔaa rɛy ruac kumɛ, kä ci lät tin ca la̱t kɛ kui̱ ɣöyɔlä rɛy Unity State gɛr kä ci ciaaŋdiɛn in rɛlrɔ gɛr i̱di? Tune in kɛ kui̱ ruac mi̱ bum mi̱ mat anthrɔpölöji̱ kɛnɛ ŋäc ŋɔaani̱ rɛy teekä! Nɛy tin tee rɛydɛ  Sharon E. Hutchinson, ɛ gɔ̱ɔ̱r buɔk mi̱ cɔali̱ “Nuer Dilemmas: Coping with Money, War and the State” ɛ jɛn ram ëë cak cɛrika in laa ka̱mkɛ buɔkni̱ raar kä South Sudan Cultural Productions–amäni̱ wɛbthaay mi̱ pay ben–www.nuerdilemmas.comChuol Ruei Deng, ɛ ram mi käk muktäp ŋi̱i̱cä mi thiɛl yiöw kɛ ɣöö bɛ ŋäc nath kap nhial, kɛnɛ ŋi̱i̱c kɛ thok Nuer “Thok Nath Research Institute” amäni “Bangtigow Foundation” kɛ luäk ŋuɛ̈tni Nuëri tin te wi̱i̱ni tin kɔ̱ŋ.Ram 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.

    39 min

  8. 05/13/2025 · BONUS

    Tethti̱möni̱ ti̱ bä rɛydɛ: Kä La̱a̱t Lundin

    This is the fifth 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: Tethti̱möni̱ ti̱ bä rɛydɛ: Kä La̱a̱t Lundin Lundin cɛ lar kɛ gua̱a̱th mi bäär ɛn ɣöö lätkiɛn nööŋkɛ lät kɛnɛ luäk kä nɛy tin cieŋ ɛn wa̱nɔ. Duundɛ ɣöö ɛŋu mi dee nɛy tëë wal ɛ lar? Rɛy ruac ɛn walɛ, bia röm kɛ Simon Sudan kɛnɛ Andrew Jagei tëë lät kä Lundin kɛ gua̱a̱th ëë caa kɛ kuëŋ thi̱n. Bi̱ kɛn cärkiɛn nyuak kɛ min ci̱ kɛn ɛ nɛn kɛ kui̱i̱ matdä cɛrikakä kɛnɛ lathkëëri̱ - kɛnɛ min, mi̱ tëë kɛ, mi̱ ci̱ Lundin ɛ nööŋ rɛy wec. Nɛy tin tee rɛydɛ:  Andrew Jagei̱Simon SudanRam ni  nyuor Nääth:   Halima Athumani Jok 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.

    20 min
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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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