Swedish journalist faces 12 years in Turkish prison after ‘insulting’ Erdoğan

Swedish journalist charged in Turkey risks 12 years

A Swedish journalist arrested upon his arrival in Turkey in March has been charged with "insulting the president" as well as terror crimes and risks 12 years in prison, his employer said Wednesday. Joakim Medin, 40, will go on trial on 30 April for the first charge, his newspaper Dagens ETC said in an article on its website. A court date for the second charge has yet to be set. Dagens ETC said Medin would appear before a judge in Ankara next wee…

Swedish journalist to face trial for terrorism charges in Türkiye

Turkish authorities brought charges on Wednesday against Joakim Medin, a Swedish journalist for Dagens ETC, for insulting the president. Medem was also charged with terror crimes, with a potential sentence of 12 years of imprisonment. Medin travelled extensively to conflict-ridden areas in Türkiye, while according to Turkish authorities allegedly promoting pro-PKK sentiments on his social media accounts and possessing promotional material to sup…

Journalist Joakim Medin is imprisoned in Turkey. He faces 12 years in prison. The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working hard to secure his release – and several human rights and freedom of expression organizations have called for his release. You can follow the latest developments in the case here.

Swedish embassy staff will attempt to attend the trial of freelance journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey next week, according to Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.

A Swedish journalist detained in Turkey has been charged with "insulting the president" and terrorist crimes, reports his employer, the Swedish newspaper "Dagens ETC". Joakim Medin thus threatens to be detained for up to twelve years.

A Swedish journalist detained in Turkey could be sentenced to 12 years in prison if found guilty of insulting President Erdogan and terrorism, his employer said Wednesday, according to Politico.