Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

Sweden's far-right Sweden Democrats have called for the government to pardon individuals convicted of defamation for warning about convicted paedophiles. Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson stated that the justice system missed the mark when convicting these individuals. The party's justice policy spokesperson, Henrik Vinge, emphasized the need for pardons, stating that all those who warned about paedophiles and were convicted of defamation should be pardoned.

In southern Sweden, extreme water-saving measures have been implemented following a major pipe burst. Residents of Malmö and several other towns are urged to avoid showering, doing the dishes, washing clothes, and watering plants to conserve water while the reservoirs last until the leak is repaired. The advisory applies to Malmö, Svedala, Burlöv, Staffanstorp, Vellinge, Dalby, and Veberöd municipalities.

Sweden has confirmed eleven cases of measles after the Urkult folk festival in Ångermanland, with ten cases reported on July 30th to August 1st and one additional case confirmed in Stockholm by August 1st. Most of the cases are among those under 18 years old. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause severe illness, but is rare in Sweden due to the widespread vaccination coverage of 96 percent.

Region Västerbotten advises anyone with symptoms to contact healthcare providers before visiting in person to prevent further spread of the virus.

A protest by bus drivers has led to the removal of anti-immigration election campaign ads from local buses operated by Västtrafik in Skaraborg. Around 20 drivers, several with Somali backgrounds, called in sick to protest the ads. The company acknowledged an error in judgment and promptly removed the ads, emphasizing the safety and well-being of their drivers.