Swedish Journalist Kaj Joakim Medin Jailed in Turkey on Terrorism Charges

Medin's detention follows his coverage of protests against Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's arrest, heightening concerns over press freedom and Turkey's democratic backsliding.

• Kaj Joakim Medin, a Swedish journalist, was formally arrested in Turkey on charges of 'insulting the president' and 'membership in a terrorist organization.'
• Turkish authorities claim Medin is linked to a 2023 Stockholm protest where a mannequin resembling President Erdogan was hung outside city hall.
• Medin was in Turkey to report on anti-government protests triggered by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent opposition figure.
• Sweden has demanded clarification of the charges and urgent consular access for Medin, as international criticism of Turkey's crackdown grows.
• Turkey has detained over 1,879 protesters and journalists since March 19, with intensified restrictions on media and press freedom under scrutiny.

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