Source: Swedish Radio

  • The Swedish Agency for Support for Religious Communities (SST) is ending state funding to the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church in Sweden. This amounts to approximately 800,000 kronor per year.
  • The decision comes after a statement from Säpo (Swedish Security Services) stating that the church risks violating the freedoms and rights of individuals.
  • The church responds in a statement that they follow Swedish law and deny Säpo’s assessment.