Five MPs filed the lawsuit with Sweden’s public prosecutor for Mr Erdogan’s role in the bloody conflict between Turkish forces and Kurdish militants REUTERS
The Independent: Recep Tayyip Erdogan: Turkish President could face arrest in Sweden over 'genocide’ lawsuit
Complaint is country's first to be lodged against head of state, which could see him arrested if pursued by prosecutor's office.
Swedish lawmakers have filed a complaint against the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accusing him of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Five MPs filed the lawsuit with Sweden’s public prosecutor for Mr Erdogan’s role in the bloody conflict between Turkish forces and Kurdish militants since 2015.
The complaint is the first in Sweden to be lodged against a head of state, and also names several other Turkish ministers including the country's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim. If it is pursued, it could see an arrest warrant issued against Mr Erdogan.
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WNU Editor: I do not see any other European countries jumping onto this bandwagon .... at least for now.
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