The terrorist threat assessment against Sweden remains at level 4 on the 5-point scale
The level of the terrorist threat in Sweden remains high, the Swedish security service announced today.
The Swedish security agency says in a statement that the terrorist threat assessment against Sweden remains at level 4 on the 5-point scale, to which it was raised last year.
“The image created of Sweden as a country hostile to Islam has contributed greatly to the increased terrorist threat from violent Islamism,” it said.
It added that its annual assessment showed that Sweden remains a top target.
“The threat comes from both individuals and organizations that can be controlled by people from abroad.”
Sweden raised its terror threat alert level in August 2023 after people in the country set fire to copies of the Koran, prompting strong condemnation from many parts of the Islamic world and threats from jihadists.
In October, two Swedes wearing Sweden national soccer jerseys were shot and killed in Brussels, and officials say their nationality was the most likely motive.
Source :Skai
With a wealth of experience honed over 4+ years in journalism, I bring a seasoned voice to the world of news. Currently, I work as a freelance writer and editor, always seeking new opportunities to tell compelling stories in the field of world news.
