Sweden summons Iraqi diplomat to oppose death sentence reportedly handed to 2 Swedes

by Elwood Hill
6/14/2024 12:07:03 PM

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP)-- Sweden's Foreign Ministry states authorities have summoned the Iraqi chargé d'affaires to protest against death sentences handed down to Swedes in Iraq. Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billström said officials communicated Sweden's demonstrations at the conference and demanded that the sentences not be enforced.

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Elwood Hill is an award-winning journalist with more than 18 years' of experience in the industry. Throughout his career, John has worked on a variety of different stories and assignments including national politics, local sports, and international business news. Elwood graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism and immediately began working for Breaking Now News as lead journalist.