Islam's holy book has been desecrated at two very small protests in Stockholm, leaving Sweden torn between free expression and security concerns.
Sweden leader says"clear risk" of retaliatory terror attacks as Iran issues threats over Quran desecrationRecent small-scale protests in Sweden's capital that saw a man desecrate Islam's holy book, the Quran, and the prospect of more such demonstrations, have left the Nordic nation torn between upholding its longstanding tradition of freedom of expression and safeguarding residents from potential retaliation from those offended by the acts.
Iranian protesters burn a Swedish flag during a protest against the desecration of the Quran at demonstrations in the Swedish capital Stockholm, at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, July 21, 2023.Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he was"deeply concerned" as more requests were being submitted to the country's police for permission to hold anti-Muslim protests involving the desecration of Qurans.
He warned that the Swedish Security Service had determined that while the country had long been considered a"legitimate" target for terror attacks by various militant groups and lone actors inspired by them, it was now deemed to be a"prioritized" target.
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