Sweden: Further Information on Forcible return / risk of torture or ill-treatment

Index Number: EUR 42/001/2003
Date Published: 18 December 2003
Categories: Europe And Central Asia, Sweden

The Swedish authorities have rejected an application from Hanan Attia and her five children to remain in Sweden. Amnesty International is concerned that the authorities may soon begin deportation proceedings. Amnesty International is concerned that Hanan Attia would be at risk of serious human rights violationsif returned to Egypt, including torture, as a result of her affiliation to her husband.