Sweden is once again accused of kidnapping children. This time in the documentary series “Behind closed doors”, by the Qatari media company Al Jazeera. In the series, the Swedish authorities are accused, among other things, of taking care of children on unclear grounds, such as the family having poor finances or the children having dirty and torn clothes. The message in the documentary is reminiscent of the so-called LVU campaign, when misinformation was spread in social media about Swedish social services kidnapping Muslim children. The rumor led to the Koran burnings and an increased terrorist threat. What do we know about this documentary? How serious is the situation? And who really wins by damaging or distorting the image of Sweden?
Guest: Anna Rudels, head of department at the Swedish Institute.
Producer and presenter: Olivia Bengtsson.
Clip in the episode: SVT, Sveriges Radio.
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TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2024