Jan Eliasson

Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize in Bold Move by Committee, Experts Say

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize goes to human rights lawyer Navi Pillay. “Truly well-deserved,” says former UN Deputy Secretary-General and former Swedish Foreign Minister Jan Eliasson.

Experts say Morocco may have triggered Ceuta migrant crisis for political reasons

The crisis triggered by migrants trying to enter the EU via a Spanish exclave in North Africa may have been created by Morocco as part of a political game, a theory now being put forward by several experts.

Swedish-Iranian Filmmaker Maryam Moghaddam to Speak on Sommar i P1

The Swedish-Iranian filmmaker Maryam Moghaddam who has been sentenced to prison in Iran is one of those who will speak in ”Sommar i P1” – despite the risk it entails. Unfortunately, there is no other way to great and meaningful changes than to take risks, she says to TT.

Swedish Government Criticized by Social Democrats for Unrwa Support Freeze

Several prominent Social Democrats, including party leader Magdalena Andersson and former Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, are directing sharp criticism against the Swedish government's actions in the Gaza issue.

This year's winter hosts in Swedish Radio

This year's winter hosts on Sveriges Radio talk about the importance of play, knowledge – but also about shame, chaos pills and blueberries. First out is the language historian and "På spåret" profile Fredrik Lindström.

The top diplomat: Then the spiral of revenge can be broken

Israel has promised a powerful response to Tuesday's rocket rain from Iran. It may lead to further revenge actions and a large-scale war. But it can also mean that the spiral is broken, according to top diplomat Jan Eliasson. If there is a less extensive reaction, it may possibly be an end.

USA supports African seats in the Security Council