Sweden in close dialogue with Denmark over Quran burnings

Sweden in close dialogue with Denmark over Quran burnings

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated Sunday he has been in shut consultations together with his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen over the burnings of the Quran of their international locations.

Kristersson stated Sweden is experiencing its “most serious security situation” since World War II.

“We are aware that states and state-like actors are actively exploiting the situation,” he added.

While emphasizing the significance of freedom of expression and the suitable to protest, he stated “the situation is dangerous and measures are needed to strengthen our resilience. In Sweden, we have already started analyzing the legal situation-including the Public Order Act-with the purpose of exploring the scope for measures that would strengthen our national security and the security of Swedes in Sweden and abroad.”

Meanwhile, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had a telephone name together with his Swedish counterpart Tobias Billstrom concerning the burning of the Quran in Sweden.

Fidan burdened the “unacceptability” of such actions underneath the guise of freedom of expression and urged the Swedish authorities to take “concrete steps” to forestall these assaults, which have brought on a big backlash within the Islamic world.

Iraqi-born Salwan Momika and Salwan Najem, who had beforehand burned the Quran within the nation, have been granted permission to burn the Muslim holy guide in entrance of the Swedish Parliament on July 31.

The police stated the 2 males had requested permission to burn the Quran on the Fittja Ulu Mosque and in entrance of the Iranian embassy in Stockholm and had been ready for approval.

On July 20, Momika desecrated the Quran and the Iraqi flag underneath police safety in entrance of Iraq’s embassy in Stockholm.

The Swedish Migration Agency launched an investigation towards Momika, and on July 11, it filed a lawsuit to revoke his residence and work allow and deport him.

The company stated Momika had been granted a piece and residence allow on April 16, 2021 which might expire on April 16, 2024.

According to the Swedish newspaper Expressen, the migration company filed the lawsuit towards Momika as a result of suspicions of “war crimes” dedicated throughout his time in Iraq.

Source: www.anews.com.tr