Tag: International law
This is how Europe can bring Putin to justice
In Ukraine, feverish efforts are underway to collect evidence and register suspected war crimes. Lubna El-Shanti has met with victims and war crimes investigators and in total over 70,000 suspected war crimes have been registered. In Ukraine, there is a strong hope of being able to prosecute and sentence Putin for the invasion, the crime […]
Pål Jonson (M): That is why we are sending Leopard to Ukraine
The government will send Leopard tanks and air defense systems to Ukraine in a new arms package. It includes about ten Leopard tanks that will work together with the fifty combat vehicles 90 that Sweden has already decided to donate. The weapons are to be coordinated with contributions from other countries, including Leopard tanks, which […]
"War is not the solution, war is the problem," UN chief Guterres marks one year of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine
Ukrainians, Russians and people far away need peace. Although the outlook may look bleak today, we must all work knowing that genuine, lasting peace must be based on the United Nations Charter and international law. The longer the fighting goes on, the harder this job will be. We don’t have a moment to lose.” The […]
Moscow warns the EU of seized assets
Russia will respond in kind if its funds are given to Ukraine, the foreign ministry said Any Western attempt to transfer seized Russian assets to Ukraine would be “barbarism,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has claimed. If necessary, Moscow is ready to impose a tough response, she added. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, […]
Palestinians live in danger as Israel reinforces apartheid
Over the past few days, a series of deadly attacks have highlighted the urgent need for accountability. On January 26, Israeli forces raided the Jenin refugee camp and killed 10 Palestinians, including a 61-year-old woman. On January 27, seven Israeli civilians were killed when a Palestinian gunman opened fire in Neve Ya’akov, an Israeli settlement […]
The fight to convict Putin of war crimes
Cast: Zoya Vaschenkomother whose 32-year-old son was killed by shrapnel as he slept, one of about 70,000 cases being investigated as war crimes in Ukraine, Sviatoslav Ruban and Oleksandra Romantsova at the Center for Civil Liberties which investigates war crimes in Ukraine, Ove Bringinternational law expert and professor emeritus of international law, Olga and Arseny […]
Heli Jantunen, Martti Koskenniemi and Merja Penttilä will receive the honorary title of Academician of Science
and research professor Merja Penttilä has expertise in biotechnology and synthetic biology. They are all respected scientists and researchers with pioneering experience in their respective fields of research. Their work has wide-ranging importance in different sectors of society and thus helps to solve global challenges. A maximum of 16 distinguished Finnish scientists can have the […]
The EU Parliament demands that the Iranian Guard be designated as a terrorist group
Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been accused of cracking down on protests at home and supplying drones to Russia The European Parliament on Wednesday called on the EU and its member states to officially designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The call was included in an amendment […]
The EU Parliament demands that the Iranian Guard be designated a terrorist group
Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been accused of cracking down on protests at home and supplying drones to Russia The European Parliament on Wednesday called on the EU and its member states to officially designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The call was included in an amendment […]
Live: Explosions shake Ukraine’s capital Kyiv
Several loud explosions rocked central Kyiv early Monday, local officials said, as the United Nations General Assembly was due to begin a debate on a draft resolution condemning Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions. Read our live blog for the latest developments in the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). […]
The EU has imposed new sanctions against Russia over its annexation of four Ukrainian regions
“The Council decided today to impose restrictive measures on 30 additional individuals and seven entities in view of Russia’s escalating military aggression against Ukraine and other actions that undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine,” the Council added. In addition, the Council decided to expand the listing criteria on which special […]
The CEO tells YLE Metso that Outotec has fully complied with the sanctions against Russia
Helsingin Sanomat on Tuesday wrote that it has seen the documents quoted by the radio channel, which show that they contain a list of Russian companies highlighted in red or green depending on whether Metso Outotec deems them to be subject to sanctions or not. Most of the more than a hundred companies are highlighted […]
The verdict: Life imprisonment for the suspected prisoner
The verdict against the man in his 60s who has been prosecuted in Stockholm District Court for violations of international law and murder is now announced. According to the indictment, the man committed the crimes in a prison in Tehran, Iran in the late 1980s. The prosecutor has claimed for life.
The Parliament approves the amendment of the Border Act to prevent hybrid attacks
On Thursday, Finnish MPs approved the amendments to the country’s border law, which give the authorities the possibility to close borders or limit the number of border crossing points in exceptional circumstances. The change aims to protect the country from hybrid attacks that could potentially target its eastern border with Russia. Poland and the Baltic […]
Parliament rejected a last-minute call to reconsider the reform of the Border Guard Act
The ability to limit border crossings is seen as a way to protect against hybrid influence campaigns involving the use of asylum seekers. However, three of the five ruling parties were concerned about whether the decision is in line with international agreements, especially after Lithuanian laws barred illegal migrants from applying for asylum. found to […]
Iran’s top diplomat in Syria criticizes Israel, Turkish threats
DAMASCUS, Syria – Iran’s top diplomat on Saturday condemned Israel’s latest air strike on Syria and criticized recent threats from Turkey over another planned invasion of Ankara in northern Syria. Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian’s statements came at the beginning of his visit to Syria, where he was expected to discuss mutual relations and regional affairs […]
Iran’s top diplomat in Syria, strikes against Israel and threatens Turkey
DAMASCUS, Syria – Iran’s top diplomat on Saturday condemned Israel’s latest air strike on Syria and criticized recent threats from Turkey over another planned invasion of Ankara in northern Syria. Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian’s statements came at the beginning of his visit to Syria, where he was expected to discuss mutual relations and regional affairs […]
Niinistö: The memorandum with Turkey was about invitation, not ratification
“We have to take it one step at a time, that’s the situation we are in,” he added. “Ratification is another matter or another operation.” Finland, Sweden and Turkey signed a tripartite memorandum on Tuesday after nearly four hours of negotiations in Madrid in connection with the NATO summit in Spain. According to Article 10 […]
Finland will comply with the same international extradition agreements, says the Minister of Justice
Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson (SPP) has said that Finland continues to follow the same international agreements on extradition as before. "In other words, the legal process is exactly the same and each case is handled separately," he said. Henriksson’s comments come after his Turkish Bekir Bozdag told Russian NTV that Turkey was seeking the […]
Russia reveals the number of foreign combatants fighting in Ukraine
More than 500 soldiers came to fight for Kyiv from each of Poland, Canada, the United States and Romania, the Russian military claims Kiev’s claims that tens of thousands of foreign nationals have traveled to Ukraine to join its fight against Moscow are exaggerated, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. It released what it […]
Russia claims foreign warriors in Ukraine
More than 500 soldiers came to fight for Kyiv from each of Poland, Canada, the United States and Romania, the Russian military claims Kiev’s claims that tens of thousands of foreign nationals have traveled to Ukraine to join its fight against Moscow are exaggerated, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. It released what it […]
The Council of Baltic Sea States holds its first ministerial meeting in nine years
– The war in Ukraine has made it all the more important for the remaining members of the council to meet, said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt. Foreign Minister Huitfeldt convened a meeting of the members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) 24-25. May. This is the first CBSS ministerial meeting in nine […]
Right now: Russian soldier convicted of war crimes
Today came the verdict against the first Russian soldier brought to justice for war crimes in Ukraine. The accused, 21-year-old Vadim Shishimarin, has admitted that he shot dead a civilian man in northeastern Ukraine on February 28 and said he regrets it. Listen to our correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren and Ove Bring professor emeritus in […]
Security Policy Analysis – “NATO membership would be ‘conflict-preventing’
Six out of eight Riksdag parties are behind the content of the report. The Left Party and the Green Party are not behind the analysis as a whole. – All parties agree that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the most extensive since World War II and the action constitutes a flagrant violation of international law […]
Summary of Ukraine: reality begins to rain over Putin’s victory parade
This time last week, the world eagerly awaited the celebration of the annual Victory Day in Russia to get a clue as to what Vladimir Putin might be planning for his war in Ukraine. Victory Day, held every year on May 9, is a reminder of the victory over Nazism in Europe, a victory in […]
Canada-Sweden joint statement on bilateral cooperation
May 5, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario Foreign Minister Melanie Joly and Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde made the following joint statement: “Canada and Sweden share a close relationship with extensive cooperation based on common values and priorities. As two like-minded countries, we reaffirm our strong commitment to democratic principles and will work closely together to […]
Iran must execute Swedish-Iranian citizens by 21 May
Iran will later this month execute a Swedish-Iranian citizen whom they have imprisoned since 2016 and been convicted of spying for Israel, media reported. Iran’s semi-official news agency ISNA released a report on Wednesday in which Iranian officials stated that Tehran will carry out the death penalty against Ahmad Reza Jalali by May 21. Jalali, […]
Finland was preparing for tougher sanctions against Russia, the Prime Minister says in his veteran speech
Finland’s National Veterans Day was celebrated on Wednesday, and the main celebration was held in Lappeenranta on the west side of the Russian border. The Prime Minister raised the issue of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Sanna Marin (SDP) spoke at the event and suggested, among other things, that Finland be ready to impose tougher sanctions […]
Al-Azhar condemns right-wing extremists’ burning of copies of the Holy Quran in Sweden
CAIRO, April 18, 2022 (WAM) – Al-Azhar, the world’s leading institution of Sunni Islam, has condemned the burning of copies of the Holy Qur’an by right-wing extremists in Sweden and calls for the adoption of international law to prevent the violation of religious sanctity. “The Noble Qur’an will remain in its highest place as a […]
Government report: The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO would increase security in the Baltic Sea region
The government has provided a detailed report to Parliament "fundamental changes" in the foreign and security policy environment following the Russian invasion of Ukraine as part of a process expected to lead to a decision to join NATO or not. The publication of the report has been widely regarded as the beginning of an official […]
Kyrgyzstan takes full control of Kumtor’s gold mine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Kyrgyzstan will take full control of the Kumtor gold mine (KGC), its largest industrial company, during an out-of-court settlement with Canada-based Centerra Gold (CG.TO) following a series of legal disputes over the past year. – World News – Kyrgyzstan will give up its 26% stake in Centerra, after seizing the KGC from […]
Brutal images from Butja raise the question of the investigation of war crimes
Ukrainian President Zelensky calls it genocide and Human Rights Watch says it is a clear war crime. Hear Maria Persson Löfgren, Russia correspondent, Mark Klamberg professor of international law and Ilmari Käihkö Associate Professor of Military Science at the Swedish National Defense College. The feature was broadcast for the first time on P1 tomorrow, April […]
Putin’s strategy in the war in Ukraine
Siege city What exactly is Vladimir Putin’s strategy, why is he attacking so many civilian targets? One of the cities where many civilians were hit very hard by Russia’s war in Ukraine is the coastal city of Mariupol, which once had more than 400,000 inhabitants. The city is bombed day in and day out and […]
The child soldier and the war crime sentence against the mother
At the end of 2020, Sara will land at Arlanda. She was arrested immediately by police, on suspicion of forcing marriages against one of her daughters. The suspicion does not lead to any prosecution and Sara is released. But later a publication is made in a blog – and this will be the start of […]
Right now: Latest news about the war in Ukraine
Here you get the latest updates about the war in Ukraine. Hear Hans Corell, international law lawyer with many years of experience in the Swedish state administration and the UN, about the risk of war crimes. Hans Corell has, among other things, led the work of establishing international law tribunals in Sierra Leone, Cambodia, Rwanda […]
Monday’s newspapers: Finns and Russia, changed relationship, spring in the air
In its article, Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s largest circulation magazine, critically analyzes "long cherished" the belief of Finns that they have a "special understanding" Russian way of thinking. According to the HS, this assumption dates back to the period from 1809 to 1917, when Finland was the Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire, when the Finns […]
Finland is preparing for a possible ban on Russian airspace
Despite the escalating conflict, Finnair and other European airlines have maintained uninterrupted flights via Russian airspace to Asia. However, the EU is already preparing for a situation in which Russia would suddenly revoke the rights of airlines to fly over the country. This would mean the suspension of Finnair’s Asian flights. "As part of joint […]
International criminal justice expert from Norway: Russia and Putin can be convicted as Nazis after World War II
Russia and President Vladimir Putin’s acts of war in Ukraine are a crime in violation of international law, explains legal expert Sofie Høgestøl. Putin could receive the same sentence as the Nazis after World War II, writes Dagbladet. – Putin should be punished for what he does now, Sofie Høgestøl writes further Twitter . She […]
International criminal justice expert from Norway: Russia and Putin can be convicted as Nazis after World War II
Russia and President Vladimir Putin’s acts of war in Ukraine are a crime in violation of international law, explains legal expert Sofie Høgestøl. Putin could receive the same sentence as the Nazis after World War II, writes Dagbladet. – Putin should be punished for what he does now, Sofie Høgestøl writes further Twitter . She […]
Laws of War – This is how Putin can be judged
Early Thursday morning, Ukraine was invaded by Russia. Large parts of the world have condemned the aggression. But what international laws apply in the event of an outbreak of war, what consequences can the attack have for Russia in the long term and which can be more specifically prosecuted for crimes? – Theoretically, you can […]
Prime Minister on Russia’s actions: Clear violation of international law
Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson (S) comments on the security policy situation at a press conference. The press conference comes after the situation between Russia and Ukraine became increasingly tense after Russia recognized two regions in Ukraine as independent regions. Russia has said it will send peacekeeping forces to the regions.
Tuesday’s newspapers: Ukraine’s reaction, snow chaos
Monday evening Vladimir Putin gave an extensive televised speech announcing the recognition of the separatist republics concentrated in Donetsk and Luhansk, Ukraine, before signing agreements with the leaders of the two breakaway regions. included the transfer of Russian troops to Ukraine. The UN Security Council met shortly afterwards in an emergency session attended by a […]
Right now: Following Putin’s announcement – EU prepares sanctions against Russia
The EU condemns in the harshest possible terms the Russian President’s decision to recognize the non-state-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk. It writes the President of the European Council Charles Michel and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, in a joint press release a while ago. The action is a blatant […]
The recurring conflict in Ukraine triggered a massive transition
“The lives and security of millions of people in eastern Ukraine are at stake as we await a political breakthrough in the current impasse. The human suffering of a recurring conflict would be limitless. It would lead to huge civilian casualties and displacement, as well as a tremendous increase in humanitarian needs, “he warned. Jan […]
Denmark is earmarking millions for Ukraine as border tensions rise
Hoping for constructive conversations Kofod’s visit to Ukraine comes a week after a series of NATO and OSCE meetings with Russia regarding the exploration of diplomatic opportunities to de-escalate the situation. Denmark remains open to a constructive dialogue with Russia, although it has emphasized that the military pressure exerted by the Russians is unacceptable. Russia’s […]
Iran says it is ready for bilateral talks on a crashed Ukrainian jet
TEHRAN, January 7 (Xinhua) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Friday that the country is ready to hold bilateral talks with each of the related countries on issues related to the crash of a Ukrainian passenger plane near Tehran 2020. The ministry expressed its condolences to the families of the victims in a statement, […]
IS woman charged – suspected of having used children as a child soldier
A woman in her 50s who has joined IS in Syria is charged with a serious war crime and a serious violation of international law. This is announced by the Public Prosecutor’s Office in a press release. According to the prosecutor, the woman must have contributed to a child being used as a child soldier […]
The war crimes in Block 5A: The Swedes, the oil and the bombings
What did the company know about the conflicts in the area and what responsibility rests on companies that are active in conflict zones? P3 Krim looks further at a current case in Stockholm District Court that marks the end of a ten-year investigation and outlines why this investigation has been going on for so long, […]
We must stop supporting illegal Israeli settlements
– Clear and statutory import bans can help businesses and consumers make responsible choices. The Palestinians are suffering from the longest occupation in modern history and Israeli politics that systematically violates international law and human rights. We must stop supporting illegal Israeli settlements, Honkasalo says. The proposal proposes a ban on the import of goods […]
G7 demands that Russia reduce tensions at Ukraine’s border
LIVERPOOL, England: The group of seven economic powers (G7) has told Russia to “step up” its military build-up near the Ukrainian border, warning that an invasion would have “massive consequences” as well as serious economic effects. Foreign ministers from the United States, Britain and other G7 countries, together with the EU foreign minister, made a […]
Sweden questions the plan for Europe’s new trade weapons
The EU has not yet revealed its new proposal for a trade tool against coercion to protect the bloc’s geopolitical interests, but it is already facing skepticism. The Swedish government said it was not convinced that the problem was big enough to justify the proposal in the first place, according to a newspaper describing its […]
Vienna is negotiating the lifting of sanctions
The path taken during the six intensive rounds of negotiations in Vienna did not lead to success due to the excessive demands and unrealistic attitudes of the United States. We are now starting a new round of negotiations. The main objective of these negotiations is to restore the rights of the Iranian people and to […]
The OSCE Council of Ministers calls for reconstruction of trust and a common ground
STOCKHOLM, December 2 (Xinhua) – Rebuilding trust and common ground is crucial in times of turbulence and many crises in Europe, said Ann Linde, Sweden’s Foreign Minister and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) chair – in the office here at Thursday. In his introductory speech at the 28th OSCE Council of Ministers […]
Covid Omicron variant: WHO criticizes travel bans in South Africa, calls for borders to remain open
Reaffirms that the WHO is alongside the peoples of Africa, the WHO Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti urged countries to adhere to science and international health regulations to avoid the use of travel restrictions. “@WHO stands on the side of #An African nations and demands that borders remain open. When countries impose flight bans […]
There is no point in building a fence, the border authority says
The prospect of the convergence of thousands of migrants on the Polish-Belarusian border has led many Finns to wonder how the country would react if a large number of asylum seekers arrived at the Finnish border. MPs from the Coalition Party and the Basic Finns have urgently called on the government to make changes to […]
Poland is rushing troops to stop Belarus sending migrants across the border
WARSAW, Poland: On Tuesday, the Polish Ministry of Defense said it had increased the number of troops on the border with Belarus to almost 6,000 to counter an increase in migration. In a tweet, Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said: “Almost 6,000 soldiers from the 16th, 18th and 12th divisions serve at the Polish-Belarusian border. The […]
Åland is celebrating the 100th anniversary of demilitarization
The 1921 Åland Agreement remains an important agreement to ensure stability in the Baltic Sea region, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö said on Wednesday at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Åland Non-Fortress and Neutralization Treaty. "The Åland Islands Agreement is a stabilizing force for peace in the Åland Islands. It is not […]
Business Round-Up: Economic Experts Encourage Foreign Recruitment to Facilitate Labor Shortages
The acute shortage of labor in Denmark has been linked to Danish Industry as “The largest recruitment crisis in Danish history”. Last month, the government presented the reform ‘Denmark can do more‘. Last week, the government stepped in an agreement with national recruitment associations to strengthen efforts to match the unemployed with job vacancies and […]
Finland donates extra doses of vaccine to poorer countries
“We strive to make progress day by day, month by month. It is very likely that we will make a decision on additional donations before the end of this year, as the situation here is already good, ”commented Eija Limnell, Adviser in the Human Rights Policy Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ensuring increased […]
The hunt for Osama bin Laden
Late one night, two military helicopters take off from the US base in Afghanistan. They go to the city of Abbottabad, where Usama Bin Laden will be located. It has taken the United States ten years to find it. The elite soldiers are well prepared, yet one of the helicopters crashes on landing. At home […]
Danish news Round-Up: The number of enrollers in higher education lacks a new record
On Wednesday, 67,425 students received the news that they had been admitted to a higher education program. Compared to last year, the number of new students has dropped by 3 percent, but it is still the second highest ever. Of the new students, 80 percent were accepted to their first choice of course. New study […]
Relations between China and the EU continue to deteriorate
BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) – China is reluctant to see the current difficulties in China-European Union (EU) relations caused by unjustified EU sanctions and the responsibility does not lie with China, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Friday. that it is hoped that the EU side will make serious reflections. President Zhao Lijian made the […]
Eastern European connoisseur of forced plane: A kind of attack on the EU
The outside world has reacted strongly after the incident yesterday when a passenger plane on its way from Greece to Lithuania was forced to land in Minsk on the orders of President Lukashenko and a regime-critical journalist on board was arrested. Prosecutors in Lithuania have launched criminal investigations into aircraft hijacking and violations of international […]
The Green Left Movement party condemns the use of force by Israel
In an official statement released today, the Icelandic Green Left Movement condemned the use of force by the Israeli government in response to rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip. This is the worst situation since 2014. More than 100 people have died in Gaza since Monday. The attacks followed weeks of Israeli-Palestinian tensions in East […]
Putin’s friend in Ukraine is suspected of treason
In Ukraine, pro-Russian politician and businessman Viktor Medvedchuk is now accused of treason, and a search of his home in Kiev was carried out yesterday. According to the Ukrainian public prosecutor, he is said to have helped Russia continue to extract gas in Crimea, which according to international law belongs to Ukraine. In a written […]
May events: Look away now Mia, this evening is for Woody fans
Tonight for Woody Allen fans May 13, 19: 00-22: 00; Husets Biograf, Rådhusstræde 13, 2., Cph K; 90kr Get ready for an evening with Woody Allen and jazz. Start the evening with live hot jazz from the gypsy jazz quartet GITANES, who play songs from Woody Allen movies. You will then be invited to screen […]
The Greens’ candidate as Federal Chancellor of Germany ready
In Germany, the Green Party has today presented who they want to be the country’s Chancellor, when Angela Merkel leaves politics in connection with the election this autumn. The choice fell on the female mouthpiece, Annalena Baerbock, and in her first speech she went straight to what is seen as her sore point, the lack […]
Denmark does not dare to receive the Dalai Lama
It is now 12 years since the Dalai Lama met a representative of the Danish government. As the newly appointed Liberal Prime Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen took over at Marienborg in May 2009. However, his foreign minister, Per Stig Møller (K), chose a different course on the same occasion. He decided on a discreet meeting […]
From Iceland — Asylum Seeker From Gaza Facing Deportation To Greece
Mohammed Alsweirki, a 26-year-old man originally from Gaza, has been living in Iceland for six and a half months and is seeking asylum. However, he faces deportation to Greece despite a rampant coronavirus pandemic in that country, despite requiring medical assistance that he will likely not get in Greece, and despite repeated criticisms from many […]
Sweden on the UN’s “shame list” – now the criticism is rejected
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has now responded to the criticism made by the UN that Sweden and 56 other countries have not taken their citizens home from the camps in Syria where IS supporters and their children are being held. According to the UN, all countries have such an obligation […]
“Police should have access to cloud services”
Norwegian experts now question that Swedish police can basically not access the accounts of suspected perpetrators on so-called cloud services. Ekot’s review has shown that this can have serious consequences in, for example, cases involving sexual offenses against children. Sweden’s attitude is startling, says Inger Marie Sunde, professor at the Police Academy in Norway. Even […]
Update: China announces sanctions against European individuals, entities
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, MARCH 22 (Xinhua) – China on Sunday announced sanctions against ten individuals and four entities on the EU side, saying they had seriously damaged China’s sovereignty and interests and spread lies and misinformation. The European Union (EU) imposed unilateral sanctions on relevant Chinese individuals and entities on March 22, referring […]
Criticism that politicians and celebrities have taken the lead in the vaccination queue
The Palestinian Authority is sharply criticized for allowing politicians, football players and journalists to lead the vaccination queue. This must have happened despite the fact that the authority promised that older health care workers would be given priority. The Palestinian Authority, which has limited access to the Covid-19 vaccine, had promised that health workers and […]
Estonia judgment if the peace of the grave is appealed
The prosecutor is appealing the acquittal against the two Swedish men who have been charged with violating the peace of Estonia. The two men were part of a film crew working on a documentary, from a German ship. Germany has not approved the Estonia Act and the district court ruled that international law outweighs the […]
Ann Linde: During Sweden’s presidency of the OSCE, priority is given to women, peace and security
Foreign Minister Ann Linde (S) begins the debate by presenting the Government’s foreign declaration, which summarizes the Government’s foreign policy priorities for the year. – The EU is Sweden’s most important foreign and security policy arena. In an insecure world, the EU must be a strong voice for peace, democracy, human rights and the rule […]
Company is allowed to keep profit after oil trading
In an unusual lawsuit over the purchase of a cargo of oil, the company Monjasa based in Fredericia has been acquitted of paying compensation of approximately 40 million kroner. The claim was raised by the Swedish company Stena Oil, but the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected that the Danish company must compensate for a loss […]
UN experts: Denmark and others should repatriate citizens to Syria
In a letter on Monday, human rights experts from the UN ask 57 countries, including Denmark, to repatriate women and children that the countries in question have in the two prison camps al-Hol and al-Roj in northeastern Syria. – Thousands of people held in the camps are subjected to violence, exploitation, abuse and deprivation under […]
Japan and South Korea in quarrel over sex slaves
The reason for the escalating war of words is the question of compensation for the thousands of Korean women who were forced to work as sex slaves for the Japanese army during World War II. A court in South Korea has ruled that the Japanese state must compensate twelve of the women with the equivalent […]
Thursday’s newspapers: Tighter border controls likely, allegations of political bias, deadly cold
Morning magazines, including the country’s largest daily circulation, Helsingin sanomat newspaperspeculate that the prime minister’s government Sanna Marin (SDP) is prepared to impose stricter travel restrictions by stopping almost all cross – border traffic than necessary business travel. In addition, testing at airports, seaports and land borders is likely to increase significantly. HS took over […]
Assassination of Major General Soleiman, US Blessing to Daesh / ISIS and Other Terrorist Organizations
Over the past decade, our region has seen the rise of ISIS through their rapid advancement and occupation of territories, which include countless atrocities against Christians, Yesidites and Muslim civilians. However, with the resistance of courageous and dedicated soldiers led by Qassem Soleiman, the ISIS government and horror eventually came to an end. This brave […]
Former Minister of Justice Ole Espersen has died – 85 years old
Former Minister of Justice Ole Espersen (S) is dead – 85 years old. It appears from words of remembrance in Bornholms Tidende written by the former mayor of Copenhagen Frank Jensen (S). Espersen has slept quietly on Friday in Rønne, and the funeral will take place in silence, his family writes in an obituary in […]
The Foreign Chronicle
Stockholm Tuesday morning. I am someone who thinks that you should follow laws and conventions. You should not take running notes at the restaurant. You should not drive too fast, even if it happens to me, I must admit. You should not threaten other people. I grew up in a family of lawyers. Legal principles, […]
Tenants must move from ghetto in Elsinore despite protest
Citizens in other residential areas – including Mjølnerparken in Copenhagen and Vollsmose in Odense – have also protested against redundancies, the sale of public apartments and the demolition of apartment blocks. The case from Elsinore was the first of its kind to affect the judicial system. Initially, almost 100 families in the Nøjsomhed settlement were […]
We need good end care, not euthanasia
The Working Party has agreed that, before discussing the regulatory needs for euthanasia, the current state of palliative care needs to be mapped out and shortcomings addressed. According to one of its reports, symptom relief and treatment must be available from treatment units to specialized medical care. The Recommendation emphasizes that the implementation of palliative […]
Frontex starts internal investigation after media information
Following media reports that the EU border police authority Frontex has insulted people in the Mediterranean and stopped them from being able to seek asylum, Frontex says that they must improve their work to protect human rights. This is stated in a press release after an extra board meeting. Frontex does not yet admit any […]
Johnson challenges the EU and Biden after losses in the Upper House
The British House of Lords voted last night to remove those parts of a controversial bill from the Johnson government that may violate international law. But despite this, Johnson will try to reintroduce the paragraphs, thus challenging both the EU and the future US President Biden. In the two votes last night, the Upper House […]
Much needs to be rebuilt in international cooperation
have deteriorated all over the world. The ability of the United Nations to carry out its mission has been severely limited by the actions taken by its member states in recent years. At the same time, we really need these foundations, perhaps more than ever. Development challenges are often due to developing countries, but developed […]
Armenia and Azerbaijan failed to negotiate a ceasefire
The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan failed yesterday to negotiate a new ceasefire. But the countries agreed not to deliberately attack the civilian population. At the same time, the flow of refugees from the Nagorno-Karabakh breakaway region continues. Ekot’s correspondent has met refugees who are now in the Armenian capital Yerevan. – People die […]
International Round-Up: “What about all the expensive brothels in Denmark?”
Members of The Foreign Policy Board, the Parliament Foreign Policy Committee, was recently tricked into attending a virtual meeting with someone pretending to be Belarusian presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. Ear dropped that it might not be Tikhanovskaya when she took up the subject with expensive brothels. The person who claimed to be Tikhanovskaya said she […]
Minister in Russia for criticizing violations of Danish airspace
Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod (S) will meet on Friday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow. Here they will, among other things, discuss security in the Baltic Sea and the Arctic. It writes the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press release. – We have several serious cases where Danish interests are at stake, […]
Trial against London for Brexit team
The European Commission is now taking the first steps in what could be a long and complicated legal process against the United Kingdom. In a first step, the British have one month to respond to the Commission before proceeding with the process. The reason is the controversial law presented by the British that violates the […]
Internal criticism of Boris Johnson for Covid restrictions
Corona infection continues to increase in the UK and increasingly stringent restrictions are now being reintroduced in several areas of the country. Among other places in several cities in the northeast of England. But several MPs in the ruling Tory party are now demanding that parliament be given more say in when the government wants […]
Amnesty: France has violated human rights
Amnesty today strongly criticizes the French authorities for their actions in connection with the Yellow West’s demonstrations. According to Amnesty, the French authorities have violated human rights on several points. “Thousands of people who have taken part in demonstrations in France have been arrested, prosecuted and convicted without resorting to violence,” Anne-Sofie Simpère of Amnesty […]
Denmark signs up to lead the Hormuz mission next year
Denmark offers to lead the European mission in the Strait of Hormuz, Emasoh, from next year. This is stated by Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod (S). The Emasoh mission is a so-called observation mission with eight European countries as participants. The mission has both a diplomatic leg and a military leg. The diplomatic leg is already […]
Joint statement from Nordic-Baltic foreign ministers against Russia
Following the Nordic-Baltic (NB8) Foreign Minister’s annual meeting in Estonia on 9 September, they issued the following joint statement. The Foreign Ministers of the Nordic-Baltics 8 – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden – condemns in the strongest possible terms the use of a chemical nerve agent from the Novichok group to […]
Controversial proposal further in first vote
The British Parliament on Monday night in a first vote approved by a clear majority the government’s controversial bill on exit agreements that Britain has with the EU. 340 members voted in favor and 263 members voted no, not least just over 20 Tory members. The proposal now moves on to the next step in […]
Difficult balancing act during the EU summit with China
More fair trade and respect for international law and human rights. These are some of the points the EU raised with China’s leaders at today’s summit. “Europe must be a player, not a game plan,” said European Council President Charles Michel after the summit between EU leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping. A meeting scaled […]
