Iraq expels Sweden ambassador, embassy stormed over Quran burning Protesters angered by burning of copies of the Quran in Sweden set fire to the Swedish embassy in the Iraqi capital. Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023
From militia leader to refugee: The backstory of the man who burned a Koran in Sweden Soon after a Chrisitan Iraqi man named Salwan Momika burned a Koran in front of Sweden’s largest mosque on June 28, 2023, it was reported that he was a member of a Swedish ultra-nationalist party. Then videos from Momika’s past in Iraq started to surface. This footage showed him wearing… France 24 · Jul 10, 2023
Middle East roundup: Israel pounds West Bank refugee camp Angry protests over a Quran burning and the cost of Syria’s normalisation – here’s the Middle East this week. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2023
Pope Francis condemns Swedish authorities’ decision to allow Quran burning: ‘Angry and disgusted’ ‘Freedom of speech should never be used as a means to despise others and allowing that is rejected and condemned’ The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023
Action needed against ‘religious hatred’ after Quran defiled: OIC Defilement of the Muslim holy book in Sweden has prompted international condemnation including large protests in Iraq. Al Jazeera · Jul 2, 2023
Countries condemn desecration of Quran in Sweden Governments, many from the Middle East, issue strong statements and summon Swedish ambassadors in their countries. Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2023
Iraq denounces ‘racist’ Koran burning in Sweden BAGHDAD: Iraq has condemned as “racist” and “irresponsible” the burning of a copy of the Koran by an Iraqi living in Sweden during a protest authorised by the police. Bangkok Post · Jun 29, 2023
Quran desecrated at Sweden mosque during Eid al-Adha Decision by authorities to allow the desecration of the Muslim holy book was angrily criticised by Turkey. Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2023
Turkish fury as Sweden allows Qur’an burning risks further delays to Nato bid Foreign minister condemns ‘vile protest’ outside Stockholm mosque ahead of meeting in Brussels to discuss application The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023
Swedish police grant permit for Koran burning STOCKHOLM: Swedish police said they have granted a permit for a protest where the organiser plans to burn a Koran outside Stockholm's main mosque on Wednesday, the start of the Muslim three-day Eid al-Adha holiday. Bangkok Post · Jun 28, 2023