Swedish Journalists Blacklisted by Turkey
- Därmed fortsätter denna fars där det turkiska rättsväsendet förblir ett verktyg för att tysta medier, snarare än att skipa rättvisa.
- Bakom rubrikerna om Joakim Medins rättegång finns en annan fråga som kommit bort i rapporteringen.
- The article expresses concern over Turkey's blacklisting of Reporters Without borders (RSF) Swedish journalists, framing it as an attack on press freedom.The author, Erik Larsson of RSF...
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Den andra rättegången mot Joakim Medin sköts upp. Därmed fortsätter denna fars där det turkiska rättsväsendet förblir ett verktyg för att tysta medier, snarare än att skipa rättvisa.
Bakom rubrikerna om Joakim Medins rättegång finns en annan fråga som kommit bort i rapporteringen. En lista med 15 namn på svenska medborgare som riskerar att gripas om de sätter sin fot i Turkiet.
Criticism of Turkey’s Blacklisting of Swedish Journalists
The article expresses concern over Turkey‘s blacklisting of Reporters Without borders (RSF) Swedish journalists, framing it as an attack on press freedom.The author, Erik Larsson of RSF Sweden, questions whether Sweden would have remained silent if Russia or Iran had taken similar action.
The article calls on the Swedish government to:
* Demand the immediate removal of journalists from the lists.
* Clearly state that journalism is not terrorism.
* Raise Turkey’s violations of press freedom within the European Union.
The author emphasizes that blacklisting journalists is an attack on the public’s right to data.
Verification & Updates (as of January 11, 2026, 01:01:27):
The concerns raised in the article regarding Turkey’s treatment of journalists and press freedom are ongoing. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) continues to document cases of journalists imprisoned, harassed, and censored in Turkey.
Recent reports (December 2025) from Amnesty International highlight continued restrictions on freedom of expression, including investigations and prosecutions based on broadly defined terrorism laws.
EU-Turkey relations remain complex, with the EU consistently raising concerns about human rights and the rule of law, including press freedom, in dialogues with Turkish authorities. However, significant changes in Turkish policy regarding press freedom have not been reported as of the update time.
Erik Larsson & Reporters Without Borders Sweden
Erik Larsson is identified as representing Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Sweden. RSF is an international non-governmental institution that advocates for freedom of the press.
Turkey’s Press Freedom Record
Turkey consistently ranks poorly in international press freedom indices.RSF’s 2023 World Press Freedom Index ranked Turkey 165th out of 180 countries. The organization cites the use of anti-terrorism laws to silence critical voices and the concentration of media ownership in the hands of pro-government groups as key factors.