Lundin War Crimes Trial

Nov 11 2024 17 ep. 25 mins 9
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This is the Lundin War Crimes Trial, a podcast-series produced by PAX and Global Idé, that follows the criminal trial in which two executives of a Swedish oil company, Lundin, will be tried for aiding abetting war crimes committed in Sudan between 1999-2003. The company is also charged for profiting from war crimes in what is now part of South Sudan. During the period the company was active 200,000 people were forced to leave their homes and 12,000 people were killed. Can a Swedish court bring justice to the survivors of the oil war?

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Testimonies from Within: The Lundin Employees

Nov 11 2024 16 mins  
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 on what they saw regarding the c

Ci̱o̱kä di̱ɔ̱k: Naath tin nhiam tëë ŋäc min ci̱ tuɔɔk

Oct 16 2024 18 mins  
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 the process and the latest developments in court. Now in Nuer: Ci̱o̱kä di̱ɔ̱k: N

E12 Child Soldiers: The War’s Youngest Victims

Sep 23 2024 33 mins  
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. In today's episode we will discuss the ongoing legal procee

Pek in rɛwdɛ: Min nyooth thuɔ̱k

Jul 22 2024 31 mins  
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 the process and the latest developments in court. Now in Nuer: Pek in rɛwdɛ: Min nyoo

E11: The First Witnesses

Jul 18 2024 18 mins  
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 James Dong Kuong Ninrew and Reverend Matthew Mattiang Deang were among the first to te

E10: The Defense Tactics

Jun 14 2024 28 mins  
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 key arguments and how they aim to counter the prosecution. We'll also explore what this

Pek in nhiam: Ɛ luk tuɔkɛ

May 31 2024 28 mins  
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 (Global Media) kɛ kui̱c duäri̱ ti̱ ca la̱t ɛ cɛrkä liɛth

E9: The OMV Case and Rethinking CSR

May 21 2024 34 mins  
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, accusing them of crimes in South Sudan together with Lundin. Much of the evidence prese

E8: Was the World Silent?

Mar 28 2024 41 mins  
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

E7: Is the System Broken?

Feb 14 2024 33 mins  
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