US jury finds French bank BNP Paribas complicit in Sudan atrocities
Summary
A New York jury found that the French bank BNP Paribas helped support the regime of former Sudanese ruler Omar al-Bashir, making it responsible for some atrocities during his rule. The jury awarded $20.75 million in damages to three plaintiffs from Sudan. BNP Paribas plans to appeal the decision.Key Facts
- A jury in New York ruled against BNP Paribas, saying the bank supported Sudan's former regime under Omar al-Bashir.
- The jury awarded $20.75 million to three plaintiffs who were originally from Sudan.
- The plaintiffs shared their experiences of abuse, including torture and sexual assault.
- BNP Paribas’s financial services were found to have aided the regime's economic activities.
- The bank defended itself, arguing its operations were legal and unconnected to the abuses.
- BNP Paribas previously settled a U.S. case in 2014, paying an $8.97 billion penalty.
- The U.S. government identified the conflict in Sudan as genocide, impacting hundreds of thousands.
- Omar al-Bashir was ousted in 2019 and is wanted by the International Criminal Court for genocide.
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