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Greta Thunberg says she is being detained by Israel in cell ‘infested with bedbugs’
(www.theguardian.com)
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The Swedish government, and the EU commission is not making nearly enough noise as it should here.
Conservative Swedish PM (~~Prime~~ Pretend Minister) "Jam For Spine" Kristersson is known for both his mental laziness and fear of conflicts. He's still remembered for fleeing a room, literally running, when confronted by a journalist about his personal shady deals.
Kowtowing to israel? Imagine.
Since Greta waived her right to immediate deportation and chose to remain in detention, I'm not sure what you are expecting the Swedes to do.
That doesn't absolve them of responsibility for her welfare.
At the very least, under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, Swedish diplomats have the right to visit Thunberg, verify her condition, and ensure she’s being treated according to international standards. Continuing to monitor the situation like this makes sure that Thunberg is not feeling isolated and makes sure her captors do not get any (further) funny ideas.
For another, there are all sorts of pressure tactics they can use, if her welfare is danger. They could summon the Israeli ambassador to formally express concern, they can push the European Commission and the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs to issue a joint statement or demand investigation into her treatment.
Swedish diplomats did meet with her, as did a lawyer.
In danger from what...bed bugs? Prison food?
The article above mentions "dehydration" and "insufficient amounts of both water and food".
In addition:
https://www.thecanary.co/global/world-news/2025/10/04/greta-thunberg-israel/
Given these kinds of reports of beatings, dragging by the hair and degrading treatment, diplomats would need to make sure to keep meeting with her and keep pressuring to get to the bottom of any mistreatment allegations.
Cool story bro. Curious how Greta didn’t mention any of those events to the embassy staff…,
Sigh...
Are you familiar with the concept of ...time? That things can happen to somebody after they have first been seen by the Swedish diplomats?
Plus, the dehydration stuff is already in what the Swedish diplomats report from the first time they saw her.
Not sure if you're debating in good faith anymore.