US EditionSwedish foreign minister urges Turkey to release jailed journalist
- Sweden's foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenergard met with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Warsaw to demand journalist Joakim Medin's release.
- Medin, a Swedish reporter detained in Istanbul on March 27 while covering protests, was convicted of insulting President Erdogan and faces terrorism charges.
- Although a Turkish court ordered Medin's release, he remains imprisoned pending trial for alleged PKK membership, which he denies.
- Maria Malmer Stenergard told Expressen that during her meeting with the Turkish foreign minister, she expressed her desire for Joakim Medin to be allowed to come back to Sweden promptly. Meanwhile, the European Parliament overwhelmingly condemned Medin's detention, with nearly all members supporting the resolution, a handful opposing, and some abstaining.
- The EU's united condemnation signals increased pressure on Turkey, though legal proceedings continue and concrete release actions remain uncertain.
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The LocalSwedish foreign minister urges Turkey to release jailed journalist
Sweden's foreign minister has met with her Turkish counterpart to demand the release of Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, who has been convicted in Turkey of insulting the country's president.
Submitter. The government must do everything to get Joakim Medin free
SUBMITTER. It is embarrassing that the EU Parliament seems to be putting more pressure on the Turkish government than the Swedish government is. When will we see leaders worthy of the name in this country? asks Camilla Brolin.
The European Parliament condemns the arrest of Joakim Medin
The EU Parliament condemns Turkey's arrest of Swedish journalist Joakim Medin and demands his immediate release. At the same time, parliamentarians urge Sweden to increase pressure on Turkey. But sanctions are not an option.
EU votes yes in support of imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin
The European Parliament votes yes to condemn Turkey's arrest of Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, demanding his immediate release. The decision to condemn was voted through by an overwhelming majority, but in practice has no concrete consequences for Turkey.
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