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politics2 years ago•0 min saved

Denmark Takes Stand Against Quran Burnings with New Legislation

Denmark's parliament has passed a bill making it illegal to burn copies of the Quran in public places, following protests and security concerns over the desecration of the holy book. The move comes after anti-Islam activists in Denmark and Sweden burned or damaged Qurans, leading to tensions with Muslims and calls for a ban on the practice. Critics argue that such limitations on criticizing religion undermine liberal freedoms, but the Danish government maintains that the new rules will have minimal impact on free speech.

via NDTV|

#denmark #free-speech #islam

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversial Video: Kadyrov's Son Attacks Alleged Quran-Burner"

Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, has shared a video on social media showing his 15-year-old son, Adam, assaulting Mykyta Zhuravel, who was detained for burning a Quran in Volgograd, Russia. Kadyrov expressed pride in his son's actions, stating that those who disrespect holy scriptures should be severely punished. The incident has sparked controversy and debate on social media.

via Yahoo News|

#assault #chechnya #controversy

social-issues2 years ago•2 min saved

"Arrests Made in Sweden Over Quran Burning, Costing Thousands"

Swedish police have arrested two people and detained around 10 others after a violent riot broke out at a protest involving the burning of the Quran. The rally, organized by Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, took place in Malmö and has sparked outrage across the Middle East. This incident follows previous Quran burnings in Sweden, which caused diplomatic tensions and prompted heightened security measures.

via Euronews|

#arrests #middle-east #protest

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Woman Arrested for Disrupting Quran-Burning Protest in Sweden

A woman was arrested in Sweden after spraying an anti-Islam activist with a fire extinguisher during his Quran-burning protest outside the Iranian Embassy in Stockholm. The activist, Salwan Momika, has been conducting a series of demonstrations that have caused anger in Muslim countries. While Swedish police have allowed his protests citing freedom of speech, preliminary hate speech charges have been filed against him. The woman was detained on suspicion of disturbing public order and violence against a police officer. Muslim leaders in Sweden have called on the government to find ways to stop the Quran burnings, and the government has announced an inquiry into legal possibilities for enabling police to reject permits for demonstrations over national security concerns.

via Al Jazeera English|

#anti-islam-protest #crime #freedom-of-speech

social-issues2 years ago•1 min saved

Woman Stops Quran-Burning Protest in Sweden with Fire Extinguisher

A woman was detained by Swedish police after spraying an anti-Islam activist with a fire extinguisher during his Quran-burning protest outside the Iranian Embassy in Stockholm. The activist, Salwan Momika, was unhurt and continued his demonstration, which had been authorized by the police. Momika, a refugee from Iraq, has sparked anger in many Muslim countries with his anti-Islam protests. Swedish police have allowed his demonstrations, citing freedom of speech, while filing preliminary hate speech charges against him. The woman was detained on suspicion of disturbing public order and violence against a police officer.

via The Times of Israel|

#anti-islam-activist #freedom-of-speech #protest

social-issues2 years ago•1 min saved

"Controversial Far-Right Group Sets Quran Ablaze in Copenhagen"

A far-right group called "Danish Patriots" organized an anti-Islam demonstration in Copenhagen, where they burned copies of the Quran in front of the Egyptian and Turkish embassies. This follows a series of Quran burnings in Denmark and Sweden, which have sparked condemnation from Muslim-majority countries and protests in response. The Swedish and Danish governments have condemned the burnings, but they continue under freedom of expression and right to protest laws in the two countries.

via POLITICO Europe|

#anti-islam-demonstration #denmark #far-right-group

religion2 years ago•2 min saved

Controversial Quran Burning at Iraqi Embassy in Denmark Sparks Outrage

Two protesters from a group called Danish Patriots burned a copy of the Quran outside the Iraqi embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. This incident follows a series of Quran burnings in Sweden and Denmark, which have sparked protests in the Middle East. The Iraqi foreign ministry has called on European Union countries to reconsider freedom of expression and the right to demonstrate. The tension between Muslim countries and the Scandinavian nations escalated after a Christian Iraqi refugee in Sweden burned pages of the Quran. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation suspended Sweden's special envoy status, and thousands of Iraqis protested in Baghdad.

via Al Jazeera English|

#denmark #freedom-of-expression #iraq

international-affairs2 years ago•5 min saved

Sweden's Special Envoy Suspended by International Islamic Body for Quran Desecration

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has suspended Sweden's special envoy over a series of Quran burnings in Stockholm that sparked anger and mass protests in Muslim-majority countries. The suspension was due to the granting of licenses by Swedish authorities that enabled the abuse of the sanctity of the Quran and Islamic symbols. The Iraqi government has cut off diplomatic relations with Sweden, and demonstrators in Iraq stormed the Swedish Embassy. The man in Sweden stopped short of setting the Quran ablaze but kicked and stepped on it.

via The Associated Press|

#diplomatic-relations #international-affairs #organization-of-islamic-cooperation

international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

Global Outrage Erupts Over Quran Burnings: The Role of Muqtada al-Sadr

Hundreds of protesters in Baghdad attempted to storm the heavily fortified Green Zone, home to foreign embassies and Iraq's government, in response to reports of a Quran burning by a far-right Danish group. Security forces dispersed the protesters, who chanted in support of influential Iraqi Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr. The incident follows a similar Quran desecration in Sweden, which led to the storming and burning of the Swedish embassy in Baghdad and the temporary relocation of the embassy to Stockholm. The Iraqi government has condemned the Quran burnings and called for international action against such acts.

via Al Jazeera English|

#baghdad #green-zone #international-affairs

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Iraqi Protesters Expel Swedish Ambassador Amid Quran Burning Controversy

The Iraqi government has expelled the Swedish ambassador in Baghdad and recalled its charge d'affaires in Sweden, as a diplomatic dispute escalates over the burning of a Quran in Stockholm. Protesters in Baghdad stormed the Swedish embassy for a second time, setting fire to its compound. The protests were sparked by an Iraqi Christian refugee being given permission to burn a Quran in Stockholm. Sweden's foreign minister condemned the protests, while Iraq condemned the attack on the embassy and suspended business with Swedish companies. The US, UK, and EU also condemned the attack, and tensions around Sweden's freedom of speech laws have come into focus.

via BBC|

#diplomatic-dispute #embassy-attack #international-relations

international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

Violent Protests Erupt in Baghdad over Quran Burning at Swedish Embassy

Hundreds of protesters stormed the Swedish embassy in Baghdad in response to a planned Quran burning demonstration in Sweden. Videos showed protesters inside the embassy's perimeter and the building on fire. The Swedish police had granted a permit for a protest outside the Iraqi embassy in Stockholm, where organizers reportedly planned to burn the Quran. The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the embassy burning and vowed to hold the perpetrators accountable. This incident follows a previous Quran burning in Stockholm, which sparked widespread condemnation.

via CNN|

#diplomatic-relations #international-affairs #iraq

international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

"Controversial Quran Burning Sparks Protest at Swedish Embassy in Baghdad"

Protesters stormed the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad in response to a planned Quran burning in Stockholm. Demonstrators broke into the embassy compound, set a small fire, and waved flags and signs of influential Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. The Swedish Foreign Ministry confirmed the safety of embassy staff and condemned the attack, while the Iraqi Foreign Ministry vowed to investigate and hold the perpetrators accountable. Quran burnings have historically sparked protests, and the Taliban has suspended activities of Swedish organizations in Afghanistan in response. Al-Sadr, a prominent Shiite leader, has organized rallies against corruption and played a role in Iraqi military offensives against ISIS.

via New York Post |

#international-relations #iraq #muqtada-al-sadr

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Violent Protests Erupt at Swedish Embassy in Baghdad over Quran Burning

Protesters in Baghdad, Iraq, stormed the Swedish embassy in response to the burning of copies of the Quran in Sweden. The embassy was set on fire, but all staff members were reported to be safe. The Swedish foreign ministry condemned the attack and called on Iraqi authorities to protect diplomatic missions. The Iraqi government has launched an investigation into the incident and vowed to hold the perpetrators accountable. The protest was organized by supporters of influential Iraqi Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr, who called for an end to Quran burnings. This comes after a similar incident in Sweden where a copy of the Quran was burned, leading to protests and the storming of the Swedish embassy in Baghdad.

via Al Jazeera English|

#baghdad #international-relations #iraq

international-relations2 years ago•5 min saved

"Controversial Quran Burning Sparks Protest at Swedish Embassy in Baghdad"

Protesters stormed the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad in response to the planned burning of a Quran by an Iraqi man in Sweden. The embassy was overrun and a fire was started. Iraq's prime minister subsequently cut diplomatic ties with Sweden over the desecration of the Islamic holy book. The Swedish Embassy closed temporarily, and the Iraqi government announced the expulsion of the Swedish ambassador from Iraq. The incident comes after an anti-Islam protest in Stockholm where a man stepped on and kicked the Quran but did not set it on fire. The burning of the Quran has sparked protests and condemnation in the Muslim world.

via The Associated Press|

#diplomatic-ties #international-relations #iraq

religion-and-society2 years ago•6 min saved

The Future of the Torah in Europe: Uncertain Times Ahead

A Muslim man in Stockholm, Sweden, who had planned to burn copies of the Torah and Bible in front of the Israeli Embassy, instead discarded his lighter and spoke out against the burning of holy books. The burning of the Quran in Sweden by far-right individuals has sparked outrage and led to geopolitical tensions, with Turkey using it as a pretext to block Sweden's efforts to join NATO. Calls for legal changes to ban such events while preserving democratic values have emerged, and organizations like Amanah are working to combat discrimination and promote interfaith dialogue. The incidents have prompted discussions about the limits of freedom of expression and the need for responsible behavior in the public arena.

via Haaretz|

#freedom-of-expression #interfaith-dialogue #quran-burning