Swedish Foreign Minister Dies of Injuries
Scandinavia is relatively immune to political violence, unlike other parts of Europe.
Lindh's death cast a pall across the Scandinavian country of 9 million, whose residents have always enjoyed wide access to their leaders. Lindh, like slain Prime Minister Olof Palme, had no bodyguards. Only Persson and King Carl XVI Gustaf have permanent security details.
Choking on his words as he announced Lindh's death, Persson said the country's tradition of openness was forever damaged by the killing.
Scandinavia is relatively immune to political violence, unlike other parts of Europe.
Lindh's death cast a pall across the Scandinavian country of 9 million, whose residents have always enjoyed wide access to their leaders. Lindh, like slain Prime Minister Olof Palme, had no bodyguards. Only Persson and King Carl XVI Gustaf have permanent security details.
Choking on his words as he announced Lindh's death, Persson said the country's tradition of openness was forever damaged by the killing.
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