SWEDEN
3 October 2024
Listed under “High-level initiatives” to highlight significant actions and statements by influential actors — from governments and activist groups to international bodies such as the UN and EU — that relate directly to the situation of our laureates.
Motion 2024/25:2181: The Release of Dawit Isaak and the defence of Freedom of Expression
In October 2024, Swedish parliament members Helén Pettersson and Fredrik Lundh Sammeli submitted a motion urging the government to intensify efforts for the release of Dawit Isaak, a Swedish-Eritrean journalist imprisoned in Eritrea since 2001 without trial. The motion emphasizes the importance of defending global press freedom and calls for innovative strategies to secure Isaak’s freedom.
Proposals for Parliamentary Decision
- The Parliament supports the motion’s call for the government to employ new methods to secure the release of Dawit Isaak and conveys this to the government.
- The Parliament supports the motion’s call for the government to express strong support for Sweden’s commitment to defending freedom of expression globally and conveys this to the government.
Current Status
The motion is under committee review.
Motion Category: Independent motion; Assigned to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Events: Submitted: 2024-10-03 : Reviewed: 2024-10-03 : Referred: 2024-10-15
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