Lundin War Crimes Trial
by PAX
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?
Episodes
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Kä Lundin-Aker BP Matdɛ kɛnɛ OECD Case rɛy Nɔrwɛy
Rɛy ca̱p ɛmɛ banɛ ruac kɛ kui̱ kä rɛw tin di̱t kä gɔw ɛlɔ̱ŋ kɛ kui̱ luɔ̱k Lundin War crime trial. Kɛ nhiam banɛ wä rɛy ruac kɛ kui̱ kä ɣöö ɛŋu cɔalkɛ kɔmpanɛ min ca kuëŋ yieenä rɛy luɔ̱k i̱ Orrön Energy kä /ciɛ Lundin Oil, kä rɛy nuthä min rɛwdɛ banɛ ruac ɛmɔ guic a gɔaa kä banɛ ruac in jɔak ëë…
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E26: Awaiting the Verdict: A Recap of the Lundin Trial
As we wait for the verdict from the judges, we bring you a recap episode. We look back on three years of court hearings, revisit the most important moments of the trial, and listen again to former guests of our podcast, from survivors who took the stand to legal experts and trial observers....
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E25: The Very Last Days: The Defense's Closing Arguments
After more than three years in court, 346 hearing days and over 80,000 pages of court documents, the trial against Lundin Oil has come to an end. On May 28th, the doors of Courtroom 34 closed for the very last time. But even though the hearings may be over, the case is not. The judges will spend...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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E17: Witnesses at Risk: "We are going to assassinate you one by one"
Before Bol Maker's testimony in court in 2024, an audio clip is played. It's a threat directed at every witness in the trial against Lundin Oil: "We are going to assassinate you one by one." In today's episode, we are joined by Anna Roxvall and Carolina Jemsby, the two renowned journalists behind...
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E16: The Defendants - Ian Lundin
The Defendants - Ian Lundin In today's episode we are joined by two experts who are closely following the trial: Ebony Wade, Legal Adviser at Civil Rights Defenders and Martin Schibbye, Journalist and Editor in Chief at Blankspot. The trial has now reached a critical stage, with the defendants –...
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Gat tin la dëc: Kä nɛy tin tɔatni tëë ca näk rɛy köör
This is the fourth 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...
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E15: Nuer and the Oil
Nuer and the Oil In today’s episode, Sharon E. Hutchinson and James Ninrew Dong share their memories and impressions of the very first oil discoveries in Unity State. Reflecting on these events, they explore what has transpired since then. What impact has the oil industry had on the land and…
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E14: The Nuer Way of Life
The Nuer Way of Life Join renowned anthropologist Sharon E. Hutchinson and Chuol Ruei Deng as they delve into the rich cultural heritage of the Nuer people. In this episode, they explore the Nuer’s traditions, culture, and social structures. How well has the Nuer community been understood in the...
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E13: Testimonies from Within: The Lundin Employees
Testimonies from Within: The Lundin Employees Lundin has long claimed that their operations brought jobs and benefits to the local community. But what do former employees have to say? In today’s episode, you’ll meet Simon Sudan and Andrew Jagei who both worked for Lundin during the period of the...
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Ci̱o̱kä di̱ɔ̱k: Naath tin nhiam tëë ŋäc min ci̱ tuɔɔk
This is the third 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...
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E12: Child Soldiers: The War’s Youngest Victims
Child Soldiers: The War’s Youngest Victims Children growing up in war zones are always deeply affected, and the war in Sudan was no exception. Kids as young as 6 and 7 years old were forcibly recruited, abducted from their homes and exposed to unimaginable violence and trauma, many were also…
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Pek in rɛwdɛ: Min nyooth thuɔ̱k
This is the second 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...
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E11: The First Witnesses
The First Witnesses The trial has entered a new phase, marking a significant moment as the first South Sudanese witnesses take the stand. For several days, both the prosecution and defense teams have meticulously analyzed their testimonies, deconstructing the details of their statements. Pastor...
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E10: The Defense Tactics
The Defense Tactics The defense has finished their presentations in court, and we all wonder: what is their strategy, and did they present any striking new evidence to prove their clients' innocence? In this episode, we delve into the courtroom tactics used by the defense team, examining their…
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Pek in nhiam: Ɛ luk tuɔkɛ
This is the first 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. Pek in nhiam: Ɛ luk tuɔkɛ Nɛmɛ ɛ luk duäri̱ köör Lundin, thilɛmak mi̱ lɔthrɔ mi̱ la̱tkɛ ɛ Pak (PAX) kɛnɛ Gölöbal Mi̱dia...
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E9: The OMV Case and Rethinking CSR
The OMV Case and Rethinking CSR Around the world, there are more and more cases involving companies' complicity in human rights abuses. In the Sudan operation, Lundin cooperated with two companies: Petronas of Malaysia and OMV from Austria. An Austrian NGO has just filed a complaint against OMV,...
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E8: Was the World Silent?
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…
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E7: Is the System Broken?
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…
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E6: Victims Left with Nothing
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...
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E5: It's a Family Affair
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...
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E4: How to Build a 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...
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E3: The Hope For Justice
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…
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E2: And so the Trial Begins
And so the Trial Begins In the morning of 5th September 2023 there is a queue outside Stockholm District Court. Journalists from Sweden and abroad gathered to follow the longest trial in Swedish history. Two former executives of a Swedish Oil company, Ian Lundin and Alex Scheinter, stand trial…
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E1: How it All Started
How it All Started In the first episode of the Lundin War Crimes Trial, we meet two experts who take us back to when it all began. What was the connection between oil and the war in Sudan? How did Lundin’s search for oil affect the people who lived in the area and how did the world react to the...
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Trailer: Lundin War Crimes Trial
This is the Lundin War Crimes Trial, a podcast series produced by PAX and Global Idé about the case against the Swedish company Lundin, that has been charged with complicity in war crimes in South Sudan from 1999 to 2003. Thousands of people were forced to leave their homes and an estimated 12…
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About this show
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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