Action Group | Sweden
Many Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Sweden have expressed deep concern after the deadly shooting in the Swedish municipality of Örebro, where a Swedish man opened fire, killing at least ten people and seriously wounding several others.
Some said they felt targeted because of their Arab and Muslim origins, while others feared that the incident would lead to further discrimination and racism against them.
In a conversation with one Palestinian refugee, he said:
We feel anxious and afraid. We fear for our children and our future here. After what happened in Örebro, we feel that we are not welcome in this country.”
These concerns have been particularly heightened among refugees who fled their countries due to wars and conflicts, as such events bring back painful memories and increase their sense of instability.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson described the incident as “a black day in the history of Sweden,”expressing his shock and deep sorrow.
What happened in Örebro is an unprecedented tragedy. There are no words to express the pain felt by the families of the victims and by the whole of Swedish society. The government is working closely with the police and security services to find out all the circumstances of the incident and to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice,”Kristersson added.