Sweden to prosecute two men for burning Koran, sparking Muslim outrage and terrorism alert.
Sweden is set to prosecute two men, Salwan Momika and Salwan Najem, for burning the Koran in a series of incidents last year, which sparked outrage in the Muslim world and raised concerns of jihadist attacks. The men face charges of "offences of agitation against an ethnic or national group" under Swedish law, and the prosecution is based on video evidence. Sweden's domestic security service raised its terrorism alert level, and neighboring Denmark tightened its legislation against the practice. The two men deny any wrongdoing.
August 28, 2024
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