Lundin War Crimes Trial Unpaid Debt

Was the World Silent?
The defense is arguing that Lundins business in Sudan was accepted by the international community. The UN did not intervene, nor did the EU. Is that true? Was the world silent? 
We decided to take a closer look at who spoke out to stop the atrocities and who kept quiet. We also discuss how the different actors are responding today in the current civil war that is tearing Sudan apart. 
Participants: 
Nicholas Coghlan, ex Canadian diplomat who has served both in Sudan and in South Sudan, author of two books about his experiences from that time Far in the Waste Sudan and Collapse of a Country: A Diplomat’s Memoir of South Sudan Marina Peter, founder of the European Coalition on Oil in Sudan, that published the report, Unpaid Debt Host:  
Halima Athumani
Background: 
This is the Lundin War Crimes Trial, that is 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. 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.

Is the System Broken?
There are a number of international binding and non binding conventions put in place to protect victims of war crimes - but to what extent is the international community living up to its obligations?
In this episode we discuss how the legal system is failing victims, and how to fix it. You will also get the latest updates from the trial.
With us to discuss we have one of the plaintiff's councel's Anders Sjögren, as well as the researcher Fanny Holm, who has explored the legal space for states to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, and the corresponding legal space to provide victims of those crimes with reparations procedures.
Participants: 
Fanny Holm, reseracher at Umeå University
Anders Sjögren, councel for plaintifs's in the trial
Host:  
Halima Athumani
Background: 
This is the Lundin War Crimes Trial, that is 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.

The Victims Left with Nothing
There have been major developments in the trial.
On November 22, 2023, the court decided to separate the South Sudanese plaintiff's claims for compensation from the war crimes trial. Instead, the victims will have to start separate civil cases that require them to deposit 45 000 euros each.
The court argues that the claims for compensation were handed in too late and that the power of attorneys is still missing.
What will this mean for the victims?
In this episode, meet George and Peter, South Sudanese activists who have attended the court hearings. They will share their views on the trial and the latest developments.
Participants: 
George Tay Kuony, human rights activist and lawyer
Peter Wai, human rights activist and lawyer
Host:  
Halima Athumani
Background: 
This is the Lundin War Crimes Trial, that is 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.

It's a Family Affair
Who are the men behind the Lundin oil consortium-  and what happened with the profit from the oil endeavors in Sudan? 
The Lundin family business has been handed over to the third generation as the company is trying to rebrand itself, focusing on green energy.
How will a conviction affect them and how do they deal with having “war crime” stuck to their name?
Participants:
- Emanuel Sidea, Swedish journalist who has been reporting on the family since 2011.
- Phil Clarke, former executive director for Doctors Without Borders (Denmark) and author to the report Justifying Blood Money.
Host: 
- Halima Athumani
Background:
This is the Lundin War Crimes Trial, that is 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.

How to Build a Case
The trial moves on, and piece by piece, the prosecutors are building their case. Internal reports, security logs, meetings between the company and representatives from the Sudanese government, as well as reports from human rights organizations, are being used as pieces in the prosecutor's big puzzle.
To help us navigate through all the different reports, we invited Mikael Ekman, Senior Legal Adviser at the organization Civil Rights Defenders, who has been following the trial on a day-to-day basis. Listen to his description of the courtroom and what he thinks are the most striking pieces of evidence so far.
Civil Rights Defenders' reports from the trial can be found here.
Participants:
Mikael Ekman, Civil Rights Defenders
Host:  
Halima Athumani
Background:
This is the Lundin War Crimes Trial, that is 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.

The Hope For Justice
Sarah Simon was 10 years old when the war came to Unity-state and changed her life forever. Now she lives in Kenya but she is dreaming of one day moving back to her hometown Leer. In this episode she tells us her family's history, how the tragic events in the area scattered the Nuer-community and why she thinks this trial is important for getting justice. You will also get the headlines from the first week of court proceedings. 
Participant:
Sarah Simon, survivor from Unity state, based in Kenya
Host:  
Halima Athumani
Background:
This is the Lundin War Crimes Trial, that is 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.