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Sweden proposes AI facial recognition for crime prevention

Sweden proposes AI facial recognition for crime prevention

Sweden’s government has proposed allowing police to use real-time, AI-powered facial recognition to combat serious crimes such as human trafficking, kidnapping, and murder. The proposed law, announced on Thursday, aims to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to address rising gang violence.…
Sweden to ban Mobile phones in schools starting July 1

Sweden to ban Mobile phones in schools starting July 1

Swedish Minister for Schools, Lotta Edholm, announced on Thursday, March 13, a proposed law to ban mobile phone use among students in Swedish schools. If approved, the ban will take effect on July 1, 2026. During a press conference, Edholm…
Morocco’s Residence in Sweden Hosts Iftar Celebrating Unity

Morocco’s Residence in Sweden Hosts Iftar Celebrating Unity

Morocco’s residence in Stockholm hosted a multi-faith iftar event on Monday, promoting tolerance and unity during Ramadan, Morocco World New reported. The gathering included high-ranking Swedish officials, diplomats, and representatives from the three monotheistic religions, reflecting Morocco’s commitment to interfaith…
Swedish woman sentenced to 12 years for enslaving Yazidis in Syria

Swedish woman sentenced to 12 years for enslaving Yazidis in Syria

A Swedish court has sentenced a 52-year-old woman to 12 years in prison for committing genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes against Yazidi women and children in Syria, news reports said on Tuesday, marking Sweden’s first conviction related to…
Sweden proposes tougher citizenship rules for migrants

Sweden proposes tougher citizenship rules for migrants

Sweden has announced stricter citizenship requirements for migrants, emphasizing adherence to the country’s values and laws, British news agency “GB News” reported. The government aims to strengthen rules for acquiring Swedish nationality, citing the need for integration and shared identity.…
Sweden’s AI Welfare System Faces Discrimination Allegations

Sweden’s AI Welfare System Faces Discrimination Allegations

Amnesty International has called for the immediate discontinuation of the AI systems used by Försäkringskassan, Sweden’s Social Insurance Agency, following an investigation revealing discriminatory practices. The report, conducted by Lighthouse Reports and Svenska Dagbladet, found that the algorithm disproportionately flagged…
Sweden: Trial begins for far-right Danish-Swedish politician over Qur’an burnings

Sweden: Trial begins for far-right Danish-Swedish politician over Qur’an burnings

Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the far-right Danish Stram Kurs party, began trial in Sweden on charges of incitement against an ethnic group and insult, making him the first individual prosecuted in connection with Qur’an burnings, Arab News reported yesterday.…
Sweden Charges Woman with War Crimes Against Yazidis

Sweden Charges Woman with War Crimes Against Yazidis

A 52-year-old Swedish woman, Lina Laina Ishaq, has been charged with genocide, crimes against humanity, and serious war crimes for allegedly torturing Yazidi women and children in Syria while associated with the IS group, VOA reported yesterday. This marks the…
Sweden: Far-right group stages demonstration demanding expulsion of Muslims

Sweden: Far-right group stages demonstration demanding expulsion of Muslims

A far-right group has organized a demonstration demanding the expulsion of Muslims from Sweden. The group, which gathered in Odenplan and marched towards Sergels Torg in Stockholm, chanted slogans such as “We don’t want Muslims in our country” and called…
Sweden: Woman wins discrimination case after being fired for wearing hijab

Sweden: Woman wins discrimination case after being fired for wearing hijab

Sweden’s Equality Ombudsman on Thursday ruled in favor of a Muslim woman who had complained of facing discrimination for wearing a headscarf, Anadolu Agency reported. The Ombudsman stated that an airline’s uniform dress code policy resulted in the unfair dismissal…
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