Monday, April 6, 2026
Corruption in Norway

Norway police search former PM’s properties in Epstein links probe

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Ex-PM Thorbjørn Jagland’s properties were searched as his immunity was lifted over links to the late disgraced financier, amid wider Norwegian fallout over Epstein.

Police in Norway searched properties belonging to former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland on Thursday, his lawyer said, following the launch of a corruption probe over his dealings with late disgraced financier and convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland talks during a press conference in Nicosia, 19 May, 2017 AP Photo

Jagland is being investigated after documents the US Justice Department released in January suggested he and his family stayed or vacationed with Epstein between 2011 and 2018, when he was chairing the Nobel Committee, which awards the Peace Prize and was also secretary general of the pan-continental Council of Europe.

Police with the specialised Okokrim economic crimes unit were “currently conducting searches of Thorbjørn Jagland’s residence and recreational properties,” his lawyer Anders Brosveet said in a statement.

On Wednesday, the Council of Europe said it was honouring a request from Norwegian authorities to waive Jagland’s immunity from legal processes that he had previously enjoyed.

The pan-European human rights body based in Strasbourg said that such immunity aims “to safeguard the independent exercise of official functions,” and wasn’t intended for “personal benefit.”

The latest batch of Epstein documents released in January also showed that Crown Princess Mette-Marit, the 52-year-old wife of Crown Prince Haakon, borrowed an Epstein-owned property in Palm Beach for several days in 2013.

In an email exchange between Epstein and Mette-Marit in 2012, he noted how he was in Paris “on my wife hunt,” but “i prefer Scandinavians”.

She replied that the French capital was “good for adultery,” but “Scandis” were “better wife material.”

Mette-Marit apologised this month for “the situation I have put the royal family in,” and said: “Some of the content of the messages between Epstein and me does not represent the person I want to be.”

Mona Juul, Norway’s former ambassador to Jordan, who was involved in Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts in the 1990s, resigned over the weekend after reports said that Epstein left $10 million (€8.4 million) to Juul’s children in a will drawn up shortly before he died.

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said that a ministry investigation into her knowledge of and contact with Epstein remained ongoing, while Juul would continue to cooperate with Norwegian officials to clarify the situation.

At the end of January, the US Justice Department released further investigative files into Epstein, resuming disclosures under a law intended to reveal what the government knew about the millionaire’s sexual abuse of young girls.

Deputy US Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department was releasing more than 3 million pages of documents, as well as more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images.

The files, posted to the department’s website, include some of the several million pages of records that officials said were withheld from an initial release of documents in December.

They were disclosed under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the law enacted after months of public and political pressure that requires the government to open its files on Epstein and his confidant and onetime girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell.

Mention in the files does not implicate wrongdoing. However, the files revealed many maintained close ties to Epstein, particularly after his conviction in 2008, sparkingseveral high-profile scandals across Europe since January.

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Crimes

Afghan National Killed in Norway

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Norwegian media, citing police, report security forces are continuing the search for the suspect behind the killing of an Afghan man in Bergen Sunday night.

Norwegian police confirmed an Afghan former security force member was shot dead outside his home, with the attacker escaping before officers arrived.

Norwegian police said the victim, a former member of Afghanistan’s elite Unit 222, was attacked outside his residence in the Arena area and died while being transported to hospital.

Authorities said the assailant fled before police reached the scene. A search operation involving drones and police dogs is underway, but no suspect has been arrested so far.

The victim and his family relocated to Norway after the collapse of Afghanistan’s previous government in 2021, seeking safety along with many former security personnel.

Afghan communities in several European countries have recently expressed concern about safety risks and possible exposure of personal data following diplomatic changes involving Afghan missions abroad.

Police said the attacker’s identity and motive remain unknown, and investigators are continuing efforts to track down the suspect.

Security analysts note former Afghan government and military personnel living abroad have faced growing concerns over threats, though no evidence links any group directly to this attack.

Authorities say investigations continue, while Afghan refugees in Norway call for stronger protection measures and clarity about the circumstances surrounding the killing.

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Asia and Norway

Việt Nam strengthening cooperation with Norway: Việt Nam FM

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Việt Nam attaches importance to strengthening multifaceted cooperation with Norway, as the two sides have favourable conditions to complement each other and expand mutually beneficial cooperation towards green transition and circular economy development, said Việt Nam Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung on Tuesday.

At a reception for Norwegian Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust, Trung suggested that the two sides step up political trust through the exchange of delegations at all levels via all channels, and promote Norway’s strengths and the two countries’ potential in areas such as investment-trade, agriculture, sustainable fisheries development, high technology, climate change adaptation, environmental protection and green growth, in order to further expand bilateral relations in a more substantive and effective manner.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung hosted Norwegian Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on Tuesday. — VNA/VNS Photo

The Vietnamese minister thanked Norway for its valuable support over the years, stressing that the two sides should continue effective traditional cooperation in areas such as education and training, as well as development assistance to help Việt Nam enhance capacity, strengthen institutions, promote gender equality and foster socio-economic development.

Both host and guest expressed delight at the positive progress in negotiations to establish a Việt Nam–Norway Green Strategic Partnership. They agreed to push forward negotiations and work towards the early signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) between Việt Nam and the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), namely Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, with a view to diversifying markets and delivering tangible benefits to businesses and people of both sides.

For his part, Aukrust spoke highly of Việt Nam’s role, position and proactive foreign policy, describing Việt Nam as Norway’s friend and trusted partner in the Asia-Pacific region. He noted that his visit to the country took place shortly after the successful 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam, reflecting a high level of political trust and the Norwegian Government’s strong interest in promoting more substantive and comprehensive cooperation with Việt Nam, and highlighting that ample room remains for expanding cooperation at both bilateral and multilateral levels.

Against the backdrop of increasing global instability and rising trade tensions, Aukrust said Norway wishes to strengthen cooperation with Việt Nam in areas such as trade, sustainable fisheries, green energy, the marine economy, green transition and the development of a circular economy. He also reaffirmed Norway’s readiness to continue working with Việt Nam to promote multilateralism and contribute to addressing global challenges.

Exchanging views on international and regional issues, the two sides agreed to step up exchanges and coordination of positions on matters of mutual concern, and promote inter-regional cooperation, particularly within the frameworks of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the United Nations, contributing to peace, stability and development in the region and the world. — VNA/VNS

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Corruption in Norway

Norway police investigate over Epstein corruption

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Norwegian police are investigating two high-profile diplomats in a corruption probe announced on Monday (Feb 9), part of a widening scandal in the Nordic country and across Europe over prominent figures’ ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Mona Juul, who resigned as ambassador to Jordan and Iraq on Sunday, is suspected of gross corruption and her husband, former government minister Terje Roed-Larsen, is suspected of complicity in gross corruption, police said.

Norway’s Ambassador to the United Nations Mona Juul addresses the United Nations Security Council during a meeting, amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, at the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan, New York City, New York, US, April 5, 2022. 
PHOTO: Reuters file

“A new investigation has been opened in connection with the Epstein files… We are facing a comprehensive and, by all accounts, long-term investigation,” Norway’s financial crimes squad, Oekokrim, said in a statement.

Juul and Roed-Larsen are cooperating with the investigation and see no merit in the accusations against them, their lawyers said.

Roed-Larsen’s ties to Epstein initially came to light in the Norwegian press in 2019. He has apologised several times for the relationship and in 2020 stepped down as CEO of the New York-based International Peace Institute, a think tank.

The couple’s connections to the American financier, who killed himself in a New York jail in 2019, returned to the spotlight after the US Justice Department released millions of pages of files related to his case last month.

Among other references to Juul and Roed-Larsen, the files showed they made plans to visit Epstein’s private island with their two children in 2011, though it was unclear if the visit took place.

Roed-Larsen, who appeared to have a deeper friendship with Epstein than his wife, thanked Epstein for “everything you have done” in a text message in 2017 and called him his “best friend” and a “thoroughly good human being.”

Epstein also helped the couple negotiate an Oslo apartment purchase in 2018 and in an email exchange told the seller “it will become unpleasant” if he backed out of the deal over a price he considered too low.

In a will signed two days before his death, Epstein stated that the couple’s two children would stand to inherit US$5 million (S$6.3 million) each.

Roed-Larsen’s lawyer, John Christian Elden, said in a statement the police investigation centred on the 2018 real-estate transaction and “a possible trip in 2011”.

“Roed-Larsen is confident that once all the factual circumstances have been thoroughly reviewed, the investigation will clarify that there is no basis for criminal liability, and the case will be dismissed,” Elden said.

Juul has represented Norway as ambassador to Israel and UK and at the United Nations. Referring to her, police said Oekokrim would investigate among other things whether “benefits were received in connection with her position.”

Juul viewed it positively that the allegations against her will now be subject to a thorough investigation, allowing the circumstances to be clarified, her lawyer Thomas Skjelbred said.

“My client does not recognise the accusations made against her,” Skjelbred said in a statement.

The couple were part of a small group of diplomats facilitating the 1993-1995 Oslo Accords, seen at the time as a breakthrough in the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, although peace in the region remains elusive.

Roed-Larsen, 78, was briefly a cabinet minister in 1996 under then-Prime Minister Thorbjoern Jagland.

Several other prominent Norwegians also had links to Epstein, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who has apologised.

In Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pushing back against calls for his resignation over his appointment of Peter Mandelson, who had previously known ties to Epstein, as ambassador to Washington.

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China and Norway

China slams ‘threat’ label in Norway security report as ‘sheer speculation’

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

The Chinese Embassy in Norway on Saturday issued a statement expressing strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the annual threat assessment reports released by Norway’s Police Security Service (PST), the Norwegian Intelligence Service (NIS) and the National Security Authority (NSM).

According to the official website of Chinese Embassy in Norway, a spokesperson said the assessments once again fabricated the so-called “China threat” narrative out of sheer speculation and imagination, replete with clichés and not worthy of refutation.

The China-related content is gravely inconsistent with facts and runs counter to the trend of the development of China-Norway relations, the spokesperson noted. “We strongly deplore and firmly oppose to this,” said the spokesperson.

According to the Norwegian government’s website, the assessments were presented on Friday by the directors of the PST, NIS and NSM, who said the releases were “intended to strengthen public vigilance, preparedness and understanding.”

China has consistently upheld the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, firmly defended international fairness and justice, and respected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, the spokesperson said.

China regards the promotion of world peace and development as its own responsibility, has never sought any so-called “sphere of influence”, and has never targeted Norway, the spokesperson added.

“These facts are clear and evident to the international community,” the spokesperson said, adding that at a time of profound global changes, and in the face of intensified bullying and hegemonism, all countries should work together to address challenges through dialogue and cooperation.

However, certain Norwegian agencies persist in adopting a misguided approach, viewing China through tinted glasses, and provoking public sentiment and confrontation under the guise of “security” thereby undermining bilateral cooperation, according to the spokesperson.

Such practices disregard facts and truth, lack professionalism, and will ultimately harm Norway’s own interests, the spokesperson said.

Division and confrontation lead nowhere and global solidarity is the only right choice. We urge relevant Norwegian agencies to see clearly the global trend and the tide of the times, immediately stop spreading disinformation, change course at an early date, and contribute positively to the development of China-Norway relations, the spokesperson noted.

(Global Times)

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Asia and Norway

Telecom Giant Accused of Busting Campaign in Bangladesh

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

A Norwegian state-linked multinational stand accused of orchestrating a sustained campaign to crush unionization at its Bangladesh subsidiary, exploiting weak legal systems to avoid accountability for over 14 years, a Norway News investigation reveals.

The case centers on Grameenphone, Bangladesh’s largest telecom operator and is a subsidiary of Telenor ASA. In 2012, workers formed the first independent union in the country’s corporate telecom sector. Within 24 hours of submitting the registration paperwork, seven union committee members—including the president, vice president, and communication secretary—and over 200 members were terminated illegally. The company later forced many to resign, offering to withdraw termination but threatening to withhold provident fund, gratuity, and other benefits. All resigned except three union leaders: Adeeba Zerin Chowdhury (Communication Secretary), Rasulul Amin Murad (Vice President), and Omer Faruk (President). They challenged the terminations in court in 2012, a case that remains pending, with slow proceedings and repeated company tactics to delay justice.

Fourteen years later, the dismissed workers’ cases remain stuck in Bangladeshi courts. Internal documents and court records suggest the company has systematically used procedural delays—including repeated adjournments and appeals—to prevent resolutions. During this same period, Grameenphone reported annual profits in the billions of kroner.

“This is a textbook case of using a jurisdiction’s institutional weaknesses as a strategic shield,” stated a European labour law expert consulted for this story. “Practices alleged here would be rapidly sanctioned in Norway, but in Bangladesh, justice can be delayed indefinitely.”

In 2022, Adeeba Zerin Chowdhury filed complaints with the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the ILO, which were formally registered as CFA Case No. 3263. Despite the ILO’s instructions in 2025 urging the Bangladeshi government to resolve the matter without further delay, no action has been taken.

The ILO’s Committee on Freedom of Association formally condemned the actions in 2024, issuing clear recommendations for ADR. Our investigation confirms these recommendations remain unimplemented.

The scale of alleged labour strife at the subsidiary is staggering. Sources within the Bangladeshi labour movement and court databases indicate Grameenphone is a defendant in over 1,500 individual labour disputes, ranging from illegal termination to withheld benefits. Approximately 4,000 former workers have reportedly been waiting up to 15 years for legally owed severance and other dues.

When groups of these workers organized peaceful protests to claim their money, authorities deployed water cannons and filed criminal charges against dozens. 

Meanwhile, over 3,300 employees were pressured into “voluntary” retirement schemes during major “cost-cutting” initiatives, despite the company’s robust financial health.

The Norwegian connection raises urgent questions about ethical stewardship. The Norwegian state is a significant owner of Telenor, and the case has already traveled through official channels—the Prime Minister’s Office formally referred to a detailed complaint to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries for review under Norway’s responsible business conduct framework.

“This presents a direct test of Norway’s commitment to its own ethical guidelines for state-owned enterprises,” said a senior researcher at a Norwegian human rights NGO. “When your subsidiary is accused of violating the very principles you champion internationally, ownership responsibility cannot be passive.

The state has a duty to investigate and ensure remedy.” Telenor, when presented with the core findings, reiterated its commitment to “operating in compliance with local laws” and stated it takes all allegations seriously. It did not, however, address specific questions about the ILO’s unimplemented decisions or the strategy of legal delay.

The saga highlights a growing challenge in global business: the gap between corporate human rights rhetoric and operational reality in markets with constrained civil society and slow judiciaries. For the workers in Bangladesh, 14 years of litigation has meant financial ruin, blacklisting from the industry, and shattered faith in the system.

For Norway, it poses an uncomfortable question: How far does its much-vaunted ethical responsibility truly extend when profits and principles collide abroad?

News published on local print media in Bangladesh. 

https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/print/ilo-urges-govt-to-end-gpeu-case-sans-delay-1731437328?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.newagebd.net/post/foreign-affairs/250214/ilo-urges-govt-for-quick-completion-of-gpeu-case?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Russia and Norway

Brush with Peace: British Veteran’s Art Bridges Nations in Oslo

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

(Oslo, Norway) – In the historic halls of the Russian Embassy, under the soft glow of chandeliers, the unyielding spirit of Stalingrad was remembered not with speeches of conflict, but with the universal language of art and music. On February 3, the exhibition “Stalingrad Suite” by British World War II veteran and artist Kenneth Loynes opened, marking the 83rd anniversary of the battle that changed the course of the war.

The event, captured in photographs shared by the Embassy of Russia in Norway on its official Facebook page, wove together a tapestry of remembrance that stretched from the Volga to the Norwegian fjords.

The main guest was Lyubov Kovaleva, a living witness to the siege of Stalingrad, whose presence served as a powerful, human anchor to the historical moment being honored. Alongside diplomats, Norwegian citizens, and members of the Russian compatriot community, the audience embarked on a journey through Loynes’s evocative paintings—a British perspective on one of the Soviet Union’s most defining trials.

In his address, Russian Ambassador Nikolai Korchunov framed the evening’s purpose. “The Great Patriotic War affected every family in our country,” he noted, paying tribute to those who made victory possible. He then highlighted the role of culture in the present day: “In times of geopolitical tension, culture and art remain one of the most important tools for restoring trust and reminding us of universal human values.”

The artistic dialogue continued beyond canvas. The hauntingly beautiful wartime songs and classical pieces by Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev, performed by musicians Timur Dorfman, Adrian Kharitonov, and Svyatoslav Grabovsky, filled the room, connecting emotional threads across decades.

The program underscored a deep Norwegian connection to this chapter of history. Guests viewed an excerpt from a documentary by renowned Norwegian filmmaker Jarle Andhøy, focusing on the veterans who survived Stalingrad. An interview with the late artist Kenneth Loynes, presented by his friend Margrete Geurts-Lakin, added a personal, reflective layer to the displayed works.

The most resonant local chord was struck at the evening’s conclusion. Ambassador Korchunov presented compatriot Tatyana Toresen with the prestigious Honorary Sign of a Compatriot. She was recognized for her years of dedicated work in identifying Soviet prisoners of war buried in Norwegian soil and tirelessly searching for their relatives—a solemn mission of closure and respect that binds the two nations’ histories in a shared duty to the dead.

The “Stalingrad Suite” evening was more than a diplomatic reception. It was a multifaceted act of remembrance: a British veteran’s artistic testament, a Norwegian filmmaker’s documentary pursuit, a musician’s elegy, and a civilian’s quiet, determined work to restore names to the forgotten. It demonstrated how the memory of a pivotal battle, fought far from Norway, continues to foster cultural dialogue and humanitarian cooperation, reminding all that from the darkest chapters of history, seeds of shared human understanding can still grow.

(Information and Photos courtesy of the Facebook page of the Embassy of Russia in Norway).

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Royal House

Norway parliament votes in favor of retaining monarchy

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

The Storting, the parliament of Norway, has voted in favor of retaining the monarchy in the country. Out of 169 MPs, 141 voted in favor, and 26 against, Norwegian media report. A two-thirds majority in parliament was needed to transition to a republican system of governance.

The vote was held against the backdrop of several scandals surrounding the Norwegian royal family and a decline in its popularity.

The trial of 29-year-old Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, began in Oslo on Tuesday. He is accused of a total of 38 crimes, including four counts of rape. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison.

Also, a new scandal is brewing around her mother, Princess Mette-Marit. This is connected with the publication of a new batch of documents in the case of the notorious billionaire, the late Jeffrey Epstein, accused of sex crimes in the US. It turned out that Mette-Marit’s ties with Epstein were much closer than previously believed.

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Defence

Poland to manufacture missiles for Norway

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Poland will manufacture the missiles for K239 Chunmoo rocket artillery systems that Norway is purchasing from South Korea.

Poland itself has previously ordered hundreds of the systems, and last month signed an agreement to begin producing some of the missiles for them domestically.

On Thursday, Norway’s government announced that it had selected South Korea’s Hanwha Group as the supplier for its new land-based long-range precision fire systems.

It will procure 16 launch units, an unspecified number of missiles, as well as logistics support and training in a deal worth 19 billion kroner (€1.66 billion). Defence minister Tore O. Sandvik described it as “one of the largest investments ever made” by the Norwegian army.

“Production lines for the missiles will be established in Poland, which also buys a significant number of the same system,” wrote the Norwegian government in its statement.

“This will strengthen security of supply for Norway and other European customers of the system,” they added, noting that “Hanwha is now planning to supply all European customers with missiles from there [Poland]”.

In December, a consortium made up of Hanwha and Poland’s WB Electronics signed a 14 billion zloty (€3.3 billion) agreement with the Polish state treasury to manufacture more than 10,000 CGR-080 precision-guided missiles for Chunmoo systems at a new production facility in the city of Gorzów Wielkopolski.

That arrangement, which includes the transfer of missile production technology from South Korea to Poland, was part of a deal that has seen Warsaw order 288 Chunmoo systems, with their Polish variant known as Homar-K.

In a post on X on Thursday, Polish defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said that the December agreement had helped underpin the Norwegian order.

“Poland is becoming an increasingly important point on the map of the European arms industry,” he declared. “By developing arms production, we can attract new contractors.”

In 2022, Norway also became one of the first foreign buyers of Piorun man-portable air-defence systems from their Polish manufacturer, Mesko.

Since then, Sweden and Belgium have been among the other countries to purchase Pioruns, which have proved a success in Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s invasion.

In recent years, Poland has also been seeking to strengthen military, energy and economic ties with Baltic and Nordic states. Last year, Norway opened a new facility in Poland for training Ukrainian military personnel.

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Science

Space Norway partners with MoD for station on Arctic island

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Space Norway is collaborating with the Norwegian Ministry of Defence to develop a new subsea cable landing station (CLS) on a remote Arctic island.

Space Norway has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Estates Agency, Forsvarsbygg, for support in constructing a cable landing station on Jan Mayen, a Norwegian island in the Arctic Ocean.

The CLS will host the Arctic Way subsea fiber cable from mainland Norway to the islands of Jan Mayen and Svalbard.

Jan Mayen is a Norwegian volcanic island in the Arctic Ocean with no permanent population. It lies 600 km (370 miles) northeast of Iceland, 500 km (310 miles) east of Greenland, and 900 km (560 miles) northwest of Norway.

Olonkin Town is the only settlement on the Norwegian island. It houses people working for the Norwegian Armed Forces and the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. There are currently no subsea cables landing on the island.

Space Norway is developing the cable on behalf of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries. First announced in February 2025, the 2,350km system will link Bodø on the Norwegian mainland with Jan Mayen and Longyearbyen, Svalbard. It is set for completion in 2028. Subcom has been tapped to manufacture the cable.

“For Space Norway, it has been important to coordinate the landing of Arctic Way on Jan Mayen with Forsvarsbygg’s construction project. The island’s unique location presents major logistical challenges, and it is therefore very encouraging to see that the cooperation with Forsvarsbygg is working so well,” said Morten Tengs, CEO of Space Norway.

Forsvarsbygg will assist with the transport of personnel and equipment to the island, as well as with all excavation works. Forsvarsbygg is already in the process of constructing a new station for the Norwegian Armed Forces on Jan Mayen.

Forsvarsbygg’s contractor, Hæhre Arctic, will support Space Norway with the landing station while they are present on the island.

“We are proud of our project on Jan Mayen. It is important for Norway. We are pleased that we can support and collaborate with Space Norway,” added acting director of Forsvarsbygg, Camilla Mathiesen.

Space Norway noted the challenges in developing in the harsh conditions on the remote island: “Everything that is built there must withstand snowstorms, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes. There is no harbor, quay infrastructure or proper roads.”

There are two existing cables to Svalbard, though both are approaching the end of their 25-year lifespan.

Space Norway is a public limited company owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry (NFD). The company manages space infrastructure for the country, providing services to wholesale customers.

Forsvarsbygg is a Norwegian government agency responsible for the real estate belonging to the Military of Norway. It is not part of the military operations, but directly subordinate to the Norwegian Ministry of Defence.

Forsvarsbygg is developing a new 5,300 sqm (57,050 sq ft) station on the island that is due for completion in 2027. The new building will replace the existing facility, which dates back to 1960. There is a satellite ground station on the island serving the European Space Agency, KSAT, and the Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA).

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China and Norway

Oslo–Shanghai flights boost Norwegian seafood to China

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Suparna Airlines has launched a new direct cargo route between Oslo Airport and Shanghai Pudong, strengthening Norway’s export links with China and significantly increasing capacity for fresh seafood shipments. The weekly service, inaugurated on 24 January 2026, is operated with dedicated freighter aircraft and is currently the only direct connection between Oslo and Shanghai.

The new route improves speed, reliability and quality control for time-sensitive exports such as fresh salmon, reinforcing Norway’s competitiveness in the global seafood market. Avinor highlighted China as a key and rapidly growing destination for Norwegian seafood, where efficient logistics are critical to maintaining freshness and meeting delivery requirements.

The service also underlines Oslo Airport’s role as a major hub for seafood exports, supported by close proximity to production sites and strong cold-chain and handling infrastructure.

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Economics

Kongsberg Maritime ‘stand on its own feet’ with Oslo listing

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Kongsberg Maritime has taken a decisive step toward becoming an independent company after shareholders of Kongsberg Gruppen formally approved its separation at an extraordinary general meeting on 22 January. The move clears the way for the maritime technology developer to be listed as a standalone company on the Oslo stock exchange, with a planned listing date of 23 April.

Following the spin‑off, Kongsberg Gruppen will continue as two business areas – Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Kongsberg Discovery – under the Kongsberg name, while Kongsberg Maritime will operate independently.

Lisa Edvarsen Haugan (Kongsberg Maritime): “At Kongsberg Maritime, we are ready to take the next step and stand on our own feet” (source: Kongsberg Maritime)

“At Kongsberg Maritime, we are ready to take the next step and stand on our own feet,” said incoming chief executive Lisa Edvardsen Haugan. She said the company is well prepared for the transition, citing organisational changes, a new management team, and strengthened critical functions since the split was announced in October 2025.

The new company will remain headquartered in Norway and continue expanding globally, with more than 80% of revenues coming from international markets. The Norwegian state has confirmed its intention to retain a majority ownership stake of 50.004% in both Kongsberg and Kongsberg Maritime.

A new board of directors has been appointed to guide the company through the transition to independence. No immediate action is required from stakeholders beyond monitoring progress toward the April listing.

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Diplomatic relations

Danish foreign minister to visit Norway over Greenland

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Denmark’s foreign minister is to visit fellow NATO members Norway, the UK and Sweden to discuss the alliance’s Arctic security strategy, his ministry announced on Sunday.

Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen will visit Oslo on Sunday, travel to London on Monday and then to Stockholm on Thursday.

The diplomatic tour follows US President Donald Trump’s threat to punish eight countries – including the three Rasmussen is visiting – with tariffs over their opposition to his plan to seize control of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen [Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images]

Trump has accused Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland of playing a “very dangerous game” after they sent a few dozen troops to the island as part of a military drill.

“In an unstable and unpredictable world, Denmark needs close friends and allies,” Rasmussen stated in a press release.

“Our countries share the view that we all agree on the need to strengthen NATO’s role in the Arctic, and I look forward to discussing how to achieve this,” he said.

An extraordinary meeting of EU ambassadors has been called in Brussels for Sunday afternoon.

Denmark, “in cooperation with several European allies”, recently joined a declaration on Greenland stating that the mineral-rich island is part of NATO and that its security is a “shared responsibility” of alliance members, the ministry statement added.

Since his return to the White House for a second term, Trump has made no secret of his desire to annex Greenland, defending the strategy as necessary for national security and to ward off supposed Russian and Chinese advances in the Arctic.

(vib)

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Diplomatic relations

‘Threats have no place among allies,’ Norway says to USA

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

The Norwegian prime minister on Saturday rejected US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement against eight European countries over Greenland, saying “threats have no place” among allies.

“Threats have no place among allies. Norway’s position remains firm: Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark,” Jonas Gahr Store wrote on US social media company X.

He reiterated that there is broad agreement in NATO on the need to strengthen security in the Arctic, including in Greenland.

However, Store added: “Norway fully and unequivocally supports the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark.”

His remarks came after Trump said earlier on Saturday that Washington will impose new tariffs on goods from eight European countries starting on Feb. 1, with rates rising sharply in June, citing “national security” concerns linked to Greenland.

Greenland, a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has attracted US interest due to its strategic location and vast mineral resources, as well as alleged concerns about rising Russian and Chinese activity.

Trump has repeatedly said that the US must acquire Greenland for national security and to prevent Russia or China from gaining control of the territory.

Both Denmark and Greenland have rejected any proposal to sell the territory, reaffirming Danish sovereignty over the island.

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Nobel Peace Prize

Nobel medal can be given away, award body says

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

OSLO – The Nobel Peace Prize remains inseparably linked to the person or organisation that won it, though the medal can be given away, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Friday (Jan 16), a day after last year’s winner gave her medal to US President Donald Trump.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her medal on Thursday to Trump, who thanked her for it. The White House released a photo of Trump and Machado, with Trump holding up a gold-coloured frame displaying it, and a White House official said Trump intends to keep it.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado meets US senators after her meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., US, on Jan 15, 2026.
PHOTO: Reuters

Machado’s award also consists of a diploma and 11 million Swedish crowns (S$1.5 million).

“Regardless of what may happen to the medal, the diploma, or the prize money, it is and remains the original laureate who is recorded in history as the recipient of the prize,” the award body said in a statement.

“There are no restrictions in the statutes of the Nobel Foundation on what a laureate may do with the medal, the diploma, or the prize money. This means that a laureate is free to keep, give away, sell, or donate these items,” it added.

‘Inseparably linked’

The medal and the diploma are physical symbols confirming that an individual or organisation has been awarded the prize, said the five-strong award committee.

“The prize itself – the honour and recognition – remains inseparably linked to the person or organisation designated as the laureate by the Norwegian Nobel Committee,” it said.

The committee, which did not refer to Trump and Machado by name in its statement, said it does not comment on a laureate’s statements, decisions or actions after the prize is announced.

It was not the first time a Nobel laureate has given away the medal. In 1943 Nobel literature laureate Knut Hamsun gave his to Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels.

In 2022, Nobel Peace laureate Dmitry Muratov sold his medal for US$100 million to raise money for the UN children’s fund Unicef to help Ukrainian refugee children.

In 2024, the widow of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan donated his 2001 Nobel Peace Prize medal and diploma to the UN office in Geneva.

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Economics

Norway named world’s third-richest country in 2025

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Singapore ranked as the world’s second-richest country in 2025 by gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, though its position slipped when working hours were factored into the comparison.

With a GDP per capita of US$90,700, Singapore was second only to Switzerland at $100,000. In the third place was Norway at $86,800, according to a recent ranking by the British publication The Economist.

Once hours worked are factored in, Norway emerged as the top-ranked country, followed by Qatar and Denmark. Singapore was in the eight place behind the Netherlands.

Data from the Ministry of Manpower shows that employees in Singapore worked an average of 43.3 hours per week in 2024.

By comparison, workers in Norway averaged 33.2 hours per week that year, according to the International Labour Organisation.

In August, Singapore was placed 25th out of 60 countries in Remote.com’s 2025 Global Life-Work Balance Index, scoring 57.85 out of 100.

New Zealand, Ireland and Belgium topped the index with scores of 86.87, 81.17 and 75.91 respectively. Singapore nonetheless ranked as the highest-placed Asian country for work-life balance.

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NATO and Norway

NATO nations deploy to Greenland against USA threats

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Military personnel from several European countries, including Germany, France, Sweden, and Norway, began arriving in Greenland this week, following an invitation from Denmark. The deployments coincide with growing tensions over US President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to take control of the Arctic island, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, citing strategic and resource interests and the perceived involvement of Asia.

According to the German Defense Ministry, an Airbus A400M transport aircraft carried a reconnaissance team of 13 personnel to Greenland on Thursday. The mission, set to last until Saturday, aims to explore the framework for potential military contributions to support Denmark, particularly in areas such as maritime surveillance. Norway is sending two military personnel, while Sweden is dispatching several officers. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that France is participating in the joint exercise “Operation Arctic Endurance,” sending an initial group of around 15 mountain specialists, with additional forces en route. The UK has also deployed an officer to join the reconnaissance group.

A US move against Greenland would technically trigger Article 5 against America itself, creating an unprecedented paradox within the alliance. (AI Image)

Denmark has increased its military presence in Greenland in response to what it described as “geopolitical tensions,” deploying additional aircraft, vessels, and soldiers in coordination with NATO allies. The Danish Ministry of Defense emphasized that the expansion is intended to reinforce regional security, without directly mentioning the United States.

The timing of the European deployments underscores the strategic significance of Greenland and NATO’s internal strains. Trump has repeatedly signaled his intention to seize Greenland, including by force if necessary, asserting that US control would benefit NATO. These declarations have prompted concern across Europe, with Denmark warning that any attack on Greenland could seriously undermine the alliance.

In Washington, Danish and Greenlandic officials met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance to address the issue. While the talks were described as frank and constructive, a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland’s governance remains. The parties agreed to form a high-level working group to explore potential paths forward.

European countries are also strengthening diplomatic ties with Greenland. Canada plans to open a consulate in Nuuk in the coming weeks, while France will officially open a consulate on February 6. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand reaffirmed support for Denmark and Greenland’s sovereignty, and France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot urged the US to halt its threats, warning that any attack on a NATO member would be counterproductive to American interests.

The US currently maintains about 150 troops at its Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland, and NATO allies have long conducted joint exercises in the Arctic. However, the recent European deployments carry symbolic weight, highlighting solidarity with Denmark and the principle of mutual defense within the alliance.

Germany, Sweden, France, and Norway are all participating in reconnaissance and joint training efforts to ensure preparedness amid unprecedented political and military tension. The situation continues to develop as the US asserts its claims and European allies coordinate to secure Greenland and maintain regional stability.

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Environment

Norsk e-Fuel secures EUR 150m in tax relief for project in Finland

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Oslo-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer Norsk e-Fuel AS has been approved for up to EUR 150 million (USD 174.7m) in tax credit support by Business Finland, a government agency for trade and investment promotion, for its first e-fuel project in the country.

The support comes under Business Finland’s Tax Credit Scheme, a large-scale public funding mechanism designed to support major clean transition investments through tax relief. It is linked directly to taxable income and will only be realised once the project is built and generating activity.

Project Rauma, located on Finland’s western coast, is designed as a power-to-liquid facility that will convert fossil-free electricity, water and captured CO2 into synthetic fuels for aviation.

Norsk e-Fuel secured exclusive access to 14 hectares of land in the Port of Rauma in October 2024. The company says the terrain is sufficient to host an e-fuel plant with an annual production capacity of up to 100 million litters (26.4 million liquid gal). The project is implemented in partnership with Fortum, according to Norsk e-Fuel’s website.

“Finland’s policy and funding framework gives e-Fuel projects the predictability needed to move forward. That support is essential for companies like ours to bring industrial-scale solutions to market,” said Ida Marie Larsen, funding and public affairs manager at Norsk e-Fuel.

(EUR 1 = USD 1.164)

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Media Freedom

Power outage disrupts Oslo Airport operations

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

A major power outage struck the Romerike region on Tuesday afternoon, affecting up to 34,000 households at its peak and disrupting operations at Oslo Airport Gardermoen.

According to grid operator Elvia, the outage was caused by a fire in a regional power mast, first reported at 16:20. Emergency crews were dispatched to isolate the fault, and by early evening, the number of affected households had been reduced to around 22,000. The fire brigade confirmed it was investigating reports of flames near power infrastructure, but stated there was no immediate danger to the public.

Oslo Airport was without normal power for about an hour, Avinor confirmed. Backup systems supplied electricity to critical operations, allowing air traffic to continue, though delays were expected. Non-critical systems were affected, leaving parts of the terminal dark and causing disruptions to baggage handling and retail operations. Lighting was gradually restored using emergency power solutions by around 17:40.

Ground transport was also impacted. The airport express train was cancelled between Oslo Central Station and Gardermoen, with passengers transferred by taxi and replacement buses. In addition, a signal fault at Gardermoen led to reduced train operations between Lillestrøm and the airport, resulting in further delays and cancellations.

Airlines, including Norwegian, reported ongoing delays and said passengers were being kept informed. Travellers inside the terminal described a calm but subdued atmosphere, with limited lighting and several baggage belts out of service.

Authorities continued work into the evening to stabilise both the power grid and transport systems, while passengers were advised to monitor airline and rail operator updates closely.

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Entertainment

Norwegian airlines approved to launch flights to Pakistan

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Pakistan’s aviation sector has received another positive boost as Norway’s Norse Atlantic Airlines has been granted permission to start air operations in Pakistan, expanding international connectivity and competition.

According to sources, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has formally approved Norse Atlantic Airlines to operate flights to Pakistan. The approval marks the entry of another foreign carrier into the Pakistani aviation market.

Under the approved plan, Norse Atlantic Airlines will operate direct flights from London to Islamabad. In addition, the airline will also launch direct services from Manchester and Birmingham to Islamabad, providing more travel options for passengers.

Boost for jobs, economy

CAA sources said the launch of a new foreign airline’s operations in Pakistan is expected to create new jobs in the aviation sector. They added that increased international connectivity is also a positive sign for Pakistan’s economy.

Minister welcomes development

Federal Defence and Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif welcomed the move in a post on X. He confirmed that Pakistan has approved the designation of the UK-based airline Norse Atlantic to operate direct flights from London, Manchester, and Birmingham to Islamabad. 

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Entertainment

Almost all new car sales in Norway last year were electric

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Some 95.9% of all new car sales in Norway last year were electric cars, new data from Opplysningsrådet for veitrafikken (OFV), the Norwegian Road Federation has found.

In December alone, the electric car share stood at 97.6%, indicating the level to which electric vehicles now dominate the vehicle sales market in Norway.

The country reported a total of 179,549 new passenger car registrations last year, breaking the previous annual record from 2021, with 35,187 new passenger cars registered in December, an increase of 157.7% on the corresponding month a year earlier.

Policy decisions

Geir Inge Stokke, OFV director, attributed the strong EV sales in 2025 to “the effect of long-term and targeted electric car policy, and how specific tax decisions have immediate effects on the market. The final sprint towards the end of the year has been historically strong, and there is no doubt that the VAT change from January 1, 2026 has contributed to a great many choosing to secure a new electric car before the year was over.”

Some ten years ago, Norway’s government set the target of all new car sales to be emission-free by 2025, with this target close to now being achieved. Just 1% of new car sales were diesel, with petrol cars accounting for 0.3% of new car sales.

Regional variations were still evident, however – while several counties reported an electric car share of 97% or above, the share was 86% in Finnmark, in the north of the country, where the availability of charging stations isn’t as widespread.

“We should be proud that Norway has reached the rather ambitious zero-emission target for new car sales,” Stokke added. “At the same time, it is important to remember that around two out of three passenger cars on the road still run on fossil fuels, in addition to the fact that there are regional differences in new car sales. So even though this is an important milestone, we must continue working towards an emission-free vehicle fleet.”

Tesla rules the road

Tesla remains Norway’s largest car brand, with 19.1% of the market, and 34,285 new vehicles registered in 2025. Tesla’s Model Y set a new national record for a single model, with 27,621 registrations during the year.

Other brands to report a notable share of new car sales in 2025 included Volkswagen (13.3%), Volvo (7.8%), Toyota (5.8%), BMW (5.6%) and Skoka (5.2%).

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Farming

Việt Nam becomes fastest-growing market for salmon

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Việt Nam has emerged as the fastest-growing market for fresh Norwegian salmon in Southeast Asia in 2025, underscoring a strong shift toward high-quality, nutritious foods as disposable incomes continue to rise.

According to the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), the export volume of fresh Norwegian salmonids to Việt Nam reached about 7,500 tonnes as of November 2025, representing a 42 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. This growth rate significantly outperforms the regional average of 31 per cent.

“Vietnamese consumers are showing a stronger preference for fresh products than before, and that tells us the market is reaching a more mature stage,” said Åshild Nakken, director of NSC Southeast Asia.

“Young urban households, especially young families, are leading this shift as they look for foods that are fresh, of clean origin and nutritionally rich.”

For this generation, Norwegian salmon has shifted from an occasional indulgence to an everyday staple in family meals. With a strong focus on health and food safety, the “Seafood from Norway” origin mark has become a trusted reference point for parents seeking the best nutrition for their children.

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Diplomatic relations

Egypt, Norway Discuss Regional Developments

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Egypian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Norwegian counterpart, Espen Barth Eide, discussed, during a phone call on Saturday, the latest regional developments, particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip.

The Egyptian foreign ministry said in a statement today that the two ministers exchanged views and assessments on the situation in Gaza. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of concerted international efforts to ensure the consolidation of the ceasefire agreement and the transition to the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan.

The Egyptian Foreign Minister stressed his country’s rejection of any practices that would undermine the unity of Palestinian territory or impose new realities in the West Bank.

He condemned the continued settlement expansion in the West Bank and the need for the international community to play its role in halting the escalation of violence there and settler attacks against Palestinian civilians.

He also highlighted the necessity of ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid to the residents of Gaza and creating the necessary environment for the early recovery and reconstruction process.

He expressed his appreciation for Norway’s supportive stance on the Palestinian cause and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

Regarding the situation in Sudan, the Egyptian Foreign Minister briefed his Norwegian counterpart on Egypt’s efforts within the framework of the Quartet Mechanism to advance a comprehensive ceasefire.

In this context, Abdelatty affirmed Egypt’s unwavering support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and stability, and for the preservation of its national institutions.

He stressed the importance of the international community fulfilling its humanitarian responsibilities by ensuring safe havens and adequate humanitarian corridors to guarantee the unimpeded delivery of aid.

Concerning developments in the Horn of Africa, the Egyptian Foreign Minister reiterated his country’s full support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia and its legitimate institutions.

He rejected any unilateral actions that would undermine Somali sovereignty, condemning attempts to impose parallel entities that contradict the unity of the Somali state.

He also expressed Egypt’s categorical rejection and condemnation of violations of the established principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

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Science

Norway introduces blood test to detect Alzheimer’s brain changes

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

Norway has for the first time started using blood tests to detect brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, Norwegian public broadcaster NRK reported on Tuesday.

The tests, now available at hospitals for patients showing cognitive symptoms, measure levels of a protein associated with Alzheimer’s.

A recent study led by Stavanger University Hospital analyzed over 11,000 blood samples from people age 57 and older.

Results showed that one in three Norwegians over 70 have Alzheimer’s-related brain changes, with more than 60% of those over 90 affected.

Experts said the blood test offers a simpler and less invasive alternative to previous methods, which required spinal taps.

Plans are underway to make the test accessible through general practitioners, potentially improving early detection and preventive care.

New medications aimed at slowing Alzheimer’s progression, such as Leqembi and Kisunla, are expected to be assessed in Norway soon, though cost and hospital-based administration remain challenges.

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Media Freedom

Rafto Foundation calls for rights of Sahrawi people

by Nadarajah Sethurupan
written by Nadarajah Sethurupan

The Norwegian Rafto Foundation for Human Rights highlighted the repression and serious violations faced by human rights activists in the occupied part of Western Sahara, calling for urgent international action to guarantee the rights of the Sahrawi people and human rights defenders.

The Foundation stated that the recent attack against Sahrawi human rights activist Sidi Mohamed Daddach, along with other activists, in the occupied city of El Aaiun by Moroccan occupation forces confirms “the urgent need for immediate international action, at both governmental and human rights organization levels, to ensure human rights in Western Sahara and to protect human rights defenders from ongoing repression.”

In a statement, the Foundation documented the repression suffered by this activist—who was awarded the Torolf Rafto Human Rights Prize in 2002—while attempting, together with other activists, to take part in peaceful celebrations.

It added that this attack reflects the harsh situation faced by human rights defenders in the occupied Sahrawi territories, stressing that the violent assault is not “an isolated incident, but part of a continuing pattern of repression against Sahrawi human rights activists.”

The Foundation pointed out that through this ongoing repression, the Moroccan regime seeks to prevent any form of peaceful expression related to human rights issues.

The organization praised the struggle of Sahrawi human rights activists, including Sidimohamed Daddach, whom it described as a model of resilience and steadfast struggle in the face of injustice, and as a symbol of the fight for the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination, despite having been subjected to more than 20 years of imprisonment by the occupation.

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