Sweden’s refugee problems reflection of SA

Democrats are advocating a more restrictive immigration policy, writes from Germiston

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t is quite ironic that just two days after President Trump’s comment on Sweden’s immigration problems, riots broke out in the immigrant suburb of Rinkeby, where vehicles were set alight and shops looted.

Rinkeby has a history of unrest. It was also the scene of riots in 2010 and 2013 and is a no-go area.

There has also been unrest in urban areas that have large im- migrant populations because of job and integration issues. Murders and assaults have taken place at asylum centres and in immigrant neighbourhoods. Islamic State members living in Sweden have returned to fight in Syria.

Some 47% of Swedes believe that refugees are more to blame for crime than other groups. There are apparently 50 areas of high risk where police have no control.

In a previous unpublished letter of mine, I set out the problems besetting Sweden. The coalition government is loathe to admit to these problems in order to maintain the belief that Sweden is a problem-free country and a humanitarian superpower.

However, Sweden’s major political parties are now openly talking about issues that were once taboo. The Sweden Democrats have been advocating a more restrictive immigration policy.

In reply to this, Ayub, a Somalian bus driver in Sweden has threatened that “the problem will start if they (Sweden Democrats) come to power”. Immigrants threatening their hosts? Very sad indeed! The era of appreciation has long passed.