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 […]
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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
Nɛy tin te rɛy rikä: “Bakɔ yɛ näk kɛl kɛl” Read More »
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
Nɛy tin te rɛy rikä: “Bakɔ ji̱ näk kɛl kɛl.” Read More »
After nearly three years, the landmark Lundin Oil trial is nearing its end, a moment with significant consequences for communities in South Sudan and for international criminal law and corporate accountability. Through two panels, this seminar brings together expert perspectives to unpack what the case has revealed so far, how affected communities navigate justice processes,
Seminar: Lundin Oil and the Path to Justice: Part III. Read More »
A film by TV4’s Kalla Fakta – Carolina Jemsby, Anna Roxvall, Lovisa Thuresson and Gerda Nilsson-Tysklind. Zita Folkets Bio: 18:00, 21 May 2026. Who wants to silence those who would testify against oil billionaire Ian Lundin and the company Lundin Oil? The internationally acclaimed documentary, produced by TV4’s Kalla Fakta, will be screened at Zita
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E24: The final days: The Prosecutors 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
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Episode 23: 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
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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
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During the 14th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, Swedwatch and PAX organized an expert meeting regarding the groundbreaking Norwegian NCP’s assessment that Aker BP breached the OECD Guidelines when it merged with Lundin Energy. Among their conclusions were: WATCH HERE Participants WATCH HERE
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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
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