Sweden charters plane to bring 'vulnerable' Swedes back from the UAE
The Swedish government is chartering a plane to fly home Swedes in the UAE who are stranded as a result of the Iran war. The plan is for it to take off from Dubai late on Saturday.
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Military plane ready to evacuate Swedes from Israel and Gaza
The Swedish Armed Forces will help the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to get Swedes out of Israel and Palestine..
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