Swedish Journalist Detained in Turkey

Published: 2025-03-31

Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been moved to a high-security prison in Turkey, sparking international concern.

Medin, accused of terrorism links and insulting President Erdogan, was arrested while reporting on protests against the imprisonment of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu.

Critics argue that Erdogan's government is using Medin's case to intimidate foreign journalists and suppress coverage of opposition protests.

Sweden's foreign minister plans to address the issue at an upcoming NATO meeting, emphasizing the urgency of Medin's release.

Medin's wife, Sofie Axelsson, expressed shock and called the situation "absurd," highlighting the uncertain conditions he now faces.

Observers note that Turkey has a history of targeting journalists, but Medin's case marks a rare move against foreign reporters.