Gunnar Strömmer Rejects Turkey Request for Legal Aid in Joakim Medin Case

#Stockholm, #Sweden
Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer rejected a request from Turkey for legal assistance in the terrorism trial of journalist Joakim Medin.Gunnar Strömmer asserted that aiding the prosecution would violate Swedish principles regarding freedom of expression and independent journalism.Joakim Medin remains concerned about a possible international arrest warrant after being previously detained in Turkey while covering protests against Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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