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international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

China Stands Firm on Peaceful Resolution in Arab-Israeli Conflict

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed China's support for the "legitimate aspirations" of Arab and Islamic countries during a phone call with his Malaysian counterpart regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. China has been actively engaging with senior officials and diplomats worldwide in an effort to mediate the crisis. Wang's call is part of a series of phone calls held by him with counterparts from the Muslim world. China's special envoy to the Middle East, Zhai Jun, is also leading diplomatic efforts to find a solution. China has repeatedly emphasized the need for a united stand from Arab and Islamic countries to resolve the crisis and has criticized Israel's actions in Gaza.

via South China Morning Post|

#arab-nations #china #foreign-minister-wang-yi

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"International Pressure Mounts for Sweden and Denmark to Outlaw Quran Burnings"

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the largest grouping of Muslim nations, has called on Sweden and Denmark to ban desecrations of the Quran, highlighting a clash between the Scandinavian countries' commitment to free speech and the West's efforts to build a broader coalition against Russian aggression. This comes after protests and the burning of the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad in response to a planned Quran burning in Stockholm.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#clash-of-principles #denmark #international-relations

international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

"Global Outrage Erupts as Sweden Permits Second Qur'an Attack"

Protests erupted across Muslim majority nations after a second incident in Sweden involving the desecration of the Qur'an. The Swedish government apologized and fears that the outrage in the Middle East may delay Turkey lifting its veto on Sweden's membership of NATO. The latest incident involved a Swedish-based Iraqi refugee who threatened to burn a copy of the Qur'an but did not do so. The storming of the Swedish embassy in Baghdad led to Iraq cutting diplomatic ties with Sweden. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reconvened the Turkish parliament, suggesting he may be preparing to lift the veto on Swedish NATO membership, but he emphasized the need for concrete steps on fighting terrorism and extraditing terrorists.

via The Guardian|

#international-affairs #muslim-nations #protests

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Diplomatic Outrage: Muslim Nations Protest Quran Violation in Sweden"

Muslim-majority nations, including Iraq, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, have summoned Swedish ambassadors and expressed anger over a controversial demonstration in Stockholm where a person stomped on the Quran. The Iraqi government ordered the expulsion of the Swedish ambassador, while Turkey threatened to block Sweden's ascension to NATO. Saudi Arabia criticized Swedish authorities for granting permits for the desecration, calling it a systematic provocation of Muslims. Iran warned Sweden of consequences for provoking Muslim sentiments. Protests against the desecration also erupted in Lebanon. The actions of the Iraqi refugee, protected by Sweden's free speech laws, have sparked a debate on whether such actions should be classified as hate speech.

via Forbes|

#diplomatic-protests #free-speech #international-relations

international-affairs2 years ago•3 min saved

Global Outrage Erupts Over Quran Burning: Muslim Nations Demand Action

Muslim nations, including Iran and Pakistan, are demanding action and accountability after a series of Quran burning incidents in Sweden, which they consider to be an incitement of violence and religious hatred. A motion filed at the UN Human Rights Council calls on countries to review their laws to prevent and prosecute acts of religious hatred. While some Western nations condemned the stunts, they also defended free speech. The Taliban administration has halted all activities by Sweden in Afghanistan in response to the Quran burning incidents.

via Al Jazeera English|

#free-speech #international-affairs #islamophobia

religion2 years ago•3 min saved

Controversial Quran Burning in Sweden Sparks International Outrage

Several Muslim nations, including Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and others, have condemned the burning of the Quran by an Iraqi living in Sweden. The incident occurred in front of Stockholm's largest mosque, and the Swedish police had granted the protester a permit in line with free speech protections. However, the act has been deemed provocative and unacceptable, inflaming the feelings of Muslims worldwide. The Muslim nations are calling for accountability and the prevention of such acts in the future, while some have recalled their ambassadors to Sweden. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has also called for effective measures to prevent a recurrence.

via The Times of Israel|

#condemnation #free-speech #muslim-nations