Sweden

Malmö Study Warns of Rising Islamophobia in Sweden ——————————— A new study in Malmö, Sweden, has warned of growing Islamophobia and anti-Muslim discrimination affecting Muslims’ daily lives, employment opportunities and sense of belonging. According to Alkompis, the research was conducted…

Swedish Right-Wing Party’s Hijab Ban Proposal Sparks Political Backlash ————————————————— A new proposal by a right-wing political party in Sweden to ban Islamic clothing in public places has sparked controversy and intense debate across the country’s political scene. The proposal…

Three Charged Over Fatal Shooting Outside Mosque in Sweden ————————————- Swedish prosecutors have formally charged three individuals in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred outside a mosque in the Vivalla district of Örebro during Friday prayers in August 2025.…

Controversy in Sweden After Prime Minister’s Ramadan Greeting Draws Criticism —————————————- A political dispute has emerged in Sweden after Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson issued Ramadan greetings, prompting a strong reaction from the Sweden Democrats (SD), according to IQNA. In a…

Sweden Democrats Renew Call for Hijab Ban in Schools and Healthcare Facilities ————————————- The far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) have renewed their call for a ban on wearing the hijab in publicly funded institutions, including schools and healthcare facilities, arguing that…

Swedish Security Firm Accused of Rejecting Job Applicant Over Headscarf ——————————- A Swedish security company has been accused of discrimination after refusing to hire a 22-year-old woman because she wears a hijab, despite her having reached the final stages of…

Sweden Approves Nationwide Ban on Mobile Phones in Primary Schools ———————————————— Sweden has approved a nationwide ban on the use of mobile phones in all primary schools, the government announced, as part of broader measures aimed at improving discipline and…

Swedish Youth Group Calls for Deportation of “Islamists” After Easter Unrest ——————————————— Ungsvenskarna, the youth wing of the Sweden Democrats party, has called for the expulsion of all those it described as “Islamists” from Sweden, following new charges brought against…

Muslim Students Switch Schools to Escape Racism, Swedish Study Finds ————————————- A new study from the University of Gothenburg reveals that some Muslim high school students in Sweden are changing schools to avoid experiences of racism and Islamophobia, opting instead…

Swedish Christian Democrat Leader Calls for Public Ban on Niqab and Burqa …………… Ebba Busch, leader of Sweden’s Christian Democrats party, has publicly advocated for a ban on wearing the niqab and burqa in public spaces. In statements to Aftonbladet,…