Ian H. Lundin and Alexander Schneiter are the Chairman and former CEO of Lundin Energy, a Swedish oil company with significant operations in Norway. They are charged in Sweden under universal jurisdiction for aiding and abetting international crimes in Sudan/South Sudan between 1997-2003. The prosecutor will also seek forfeiture of €300 million in criminal benefits from Lundin Energy itself. Two other oil companies, Petronas and OMV, are directly linked to the case as were Lundin’s partners in its allegedly criminal enterprise. The trial is of importance to hundreds of thousands of people in South Sudan who experienced the investigated gross violations and have been denied their right to remedy and reparation. The case has the potential to sharpen the standards regarding corporate liability for aiding and abetting human rights abuses.
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 the investigative documentary […]
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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 – Ian Lundin and Alex Schneiter – being questioned. We’ll listen
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Politico.com has analyzed the global implications of the Lundin trial on corporate accountability within the framework of international law. Under the Rome Statute, states parties are obligated to prosecute international crimes—war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide—within their national courts. The statute also established the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a court of last resort,
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Fanny Holm LLD, ass. professor of law at the Umeå University, has analyzed how expectations in international law and justice theory concerning reparations are met by Swedish law and practice. She explains why the Lundin trial is failing to assure this right and how Sweden could repair the flaws in its legal system. Regarding the chances for
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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 the
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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 people of Unity State? What
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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 court case, and how have the
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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 alleged crimes. They’ll share their perspectives
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South Sudanese plaintiffs continue to endure harassment and threats of violence against themselves and their families should they dare to speak ill of Lundin in court. In response, Swedish authorities have reopened a criminal investigation into allegations of witness tampering by Ian Lundin, Alex Schneiter, and possibly also Orrön Energy (formerly Lundin Energy). In spite
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The trial continues to unfold in Stockholm, where from May 28th to September 26th, 2024, 14 out of 32 South Sudanese plaintiffs testified in court. Each plaintiff recounted how their lives were upended starting 1998, the year Lundin entered South Sudan, sharing their harrowing experiences about Government forces and allied militias attacking villages, looting, burning
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