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 consequences is the community […]
E15: The Nuer and Oil Read More »
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 oil endeavors in Unity State
E14: The Nuer Way of Life Read More »
PAX and Swedwatch announce a joint side event during the 13th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights about frictions between the human rights responsibilities of companies under the UNGPs, the right to remedy for victims of gross human rights abuses, and the practice of holding corporations to account for international crimes through criminal justice.
Principles vs. Practice Read More »
The BBC has published a podcast episode about the Lundin war crimes trial and the impact of flooding in the oil producing areas of Unity State: The Documentary Podcast – Poisoned flood: South Sudan life at 50°C – BBC Sounds, or https://castbox.fm/vb/752210098 At the same time, the BBC published a documentary film about life in
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PETRONAS announced its immediate exit from South Sudan on 7 August 2024, abandoning its 40% stake in the country’s petroleum industry without reimbursement. Consequently, its once valuable assets are now with the state oil company Nilepet. The impromptu exit of Malaysia’s oil major illustrates the grim prospects for South Sudan’s oil industry. PETRONAS leaves a
PETRONAS exits South Sudan and leaves a ruinous legacy behind Read More »
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
E13 Testimonies from Within: The Lundin Employees Read More »
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
Update from the Court: Testimonies of War Crimes and Attempts to Discredit Witnesses Read More »
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 the
Ci̱o̱kä di̱ɔ̱k: Naath tin nhiam tëë ŋäc min ci̱ tuɔɔk Read More »
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 forced to join the fighting.
E12 Child Soldiers: The War’s Youngest Victims Read More »
