Swedish journalist jailed in Turkey on terrorism, insult charges
- A Swedish journalist named Joakim Medin was arrested in Turkey for "membership in an armed terrorist organisation" and for "insulting the president", according to the Turkish presidency.
- His arrest occurred as protests erupted following the jailing of Istanbul's opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, leading to significant demonstrations.
- The editor in chief of Dagens ETC described the charges against Medin as "absurd," asserting that practicing journalism should not be a crime.
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Detained Swedish journalist sparks tensions in Swedish-Turkish relations
Joakim Medin, a Swedish journalist, was arrested in Turkey while covering anti-government protests. Accused of insulting the president and alleged terror links, his case has sparked diplomatic tensions. Sweden now seeks clarity at the upcoming Nato summit.
At least 42 journalists behind bars in Turkey
Dozens of journalists are spending Eid al-Fitr behind bars again this year. According to the Dicle Fırat Journalists Association (DFG) and the Mesopotamia Women Journalists Association (MKG), at least 42 media professionals, including ten women, are currently in prison in Turkey. Repression against critical reporting continues to increase in Turkey. Particularly in connection with the protests against the Turkish authorities' operation against t…
Swedish journalist imprisoned in Turkey; accused of insulting president, terrorism - Committee to Protect Journalists
Istanbul, March 31, 2025—Turkish authorities should immediately release Swedish journalist Kaj Joakim Medin, who was arrested March 27 in Istanbul on accusations of “being a member of a terrorist organization” and “insulting” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Committee to Protest Journalists said Monday. “Turkey was a haven for foreign journalists covering the region just a decade ago. Swedish journalist Joakim Medin’s arrest upon trav…
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