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2mo ago

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Released from Turkish Detention

After over 50 days in custody, Medin returns to Sweden following quiet diplomatic negotiations, though terrorism charges in Turkey remain unresolved.

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Joakim Medin und seine Frau Sofie Axelsson stehen hinter einem Pult mit Mikrofonen. Joakim hält sich seine rechte Hand an die Wange
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Overview

  • Joakim Medin, detained in late March in Turkey on charges of insulting President Erdogan and alleged PKK ties, has been released and returned to Sweden.
  • Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson credited discreet negotiations and support from European partners for Medin’s release.
  • Medin received an 11-month suspended sentence in April for insulting Erdogan but denies all allegations, including terrorism charges tied to a 2023 Stockholm protest.
  • Legal proceedings in Turkey on terrorism charges will continue, with the first hearing scheduled for September 25, 2025.
  • Medin’s detention highlights Turkey’s ongoing crackdown on press freedoms and strained relations with Sweden linked to NATO accession disputes.