"Sweden's PM Expresses Deep Concern over Quran Burning Protests"
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed concern over the large number of applications for anti-Islam protests in the country, fearing that they could lead to Quran burnings. The head of Sweden's domestic intelligence service also warned of increased security risks due to such protests. Recent Quran desecrations in Sweden and neighboring Denmark have angered Muslims globally, leading to protests and the burning of flags. While Sweden strongly condemned the desecration, it upholds freedom of speech and does not have laws against religious book desecration. The country's government is facing international backlash and accusations of condoning the acts, with Turkey raising concerns about Sweden's credentials. Sweden has blamed state and semi-state agitators, including Russia, for fueling the controversy.