On Wednesday, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Maria Malmer Stenergard, carried out a working visit to Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. The visit marked the first by a Swedish government…
“A high-level visit to one of the world’s most repressive regimes can only be justified if it delivers real results. Anything less than the release of Dawit Isaak risks legitimizing…
The United Nations on Monday, December 15th, called for the unconditional release of the estimated 10,000 people arbitrarily detained in Eritrea, including politicians, journalists and students, reports French media channel…
ANALYSIS. Diplomats tend to avoid risks and settle for partial results. But for Swedes imprisoned in Iran, China and Eritrea, this is a disastrous approach, writes Susanne Berger from the Raoul…
Press Release – Stockholm, 27 October 2025 On Mr. Dawit Isaak’s 61st birthday, the Edelstam Foundation, the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights (RWCHR), and the Global Liberty Alliance issue…
Betlehem Isaak, daughter of Swedish journalist Dawit Isaak, calls on Sweden to commit to justice PRESS RELEASE –– STOCKHOLM, 6th of OCTOBER 2025 Dawit Isaak – Swedish-Eritrean journalist, playwright, and…
September 23 marks the 24th anniversary of the unlawful detention of Mr. Dawit Isaak – a Swedish-Eritrean citizen, journalist, playwright, and the Edelstam Prize 2024 Laureate. He remains the world’s…
Article published August 27, 2025 Stockholm, Sweden by SUSANNE BERGER, on Substack READ IN APP “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter"Dr. Martin…
USA 4 August 2025 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…
SWEDEN 17 June 2025 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…
