Sweden on High Alert as Quran Burnings Fuel Terrorism Threat

Sweden's security service, SAPO, has raised the threat level to 4 out of 5 due to increased risks of attacks from actors within violent Islamism. The country has faced international condemnation after anti-Islam activists burned copies of the Quran, leading to protests and attempted attacks on Swedish embassies. While Quran burnings are permitted under free speech laws in Sweden, they are considered sinful by the Muslim world. Denmark and Sweden are considering new legislation to prevent such burnings, but critics argue it would undermine protected freedoms. Several countries have denounced the desecrations, and the British government has warned against travel to Sweden due to an increased possibility of attacks.