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, and how key legal arguments and evidence may influence the court’s decision.
8:45 – 9:15: Registration
9:15 – 9:30: Welcome remarks
9:30 – 10:30: Panel 1 – Perspectives from South Sudan
Speakers from South Sudan will discuss the country’s ongoing human rights situation, focusing on how NGOs document violations today, how communities can be supported to record abuses, and who safeguards this information for future accountability efforts. The panel will also address local initiatives to raise awareness of the trial, strategies for ensuring affected communities feel involved, and the enduring legacy of oil extraction on daily life.
Panelists: Emmanuel Ira, PAX South Sudan; James Bidal, Head of Secretariat - South Sudan Human Rights Network; James Ninrew Dong, Assistance Mission to Africa
10:30 – 11:00: Fika
11:00 - 11:50: Panel 2 – Reflections from Trial Observers
Experts who have followed the proceedings closely will analyze the prosecution’s and defense’s arguments and the evidence presented over the course of the trial. They will highlight the legal and factual issues the court is likely to weigh as it moves toward a decision, offering insight into what the final stages of this landmark case may hold.
Panelists: Egbert Wesselink, PAX; Martin Schibbye, Blankspot; Ebony Wade, Civil Rights Defenders
11:50 – 12:00: Closing remarks
When: Friday 29 May 2026, 9:00 – 12:00
Where: Medelhavsmuseet, Fredsgatan 2, 111 52 Stockholm
If you have any inquiries regarding the event program or logistical details, please contact Ebony Wade at ebony.wade@civilrightsdefenders.org.
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