Journalists in Sweden are increasingly subjected to threats and violence. Almost two in three editorial offices have been threatened, according to a new report by Reporters Without Borders.Swedish journalists are finding it increasingly difficult to work in safety. "This is a very serious development that we have to draw attention to," said Jesper Bengtsson, chairman of Reporters Without Borders in Sweden.
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The newspaper was obliged to increase security around its editorial staff and journalists were afforded bodyguards.
The report also details an incident in the Gothenburg suburb of Bergsjön. When journalists arrived at the scene of a shooting they were threatened, assaulted and forced to surrender their films and photos.
"Freedom of speech - go to Hell!"
The Swedish experience is typical of the development across the EU. The Muhammad cartoon controversy led to a series of threats directed against journalists in Denmark, the Mafia is main threat in Italy and in Northern Ireland journalists are still a vulnerable group despite the peace process.
Pish posh relativism.