Britain warns of possible attacks in Denmark following Quran burnings by anti-Islam activists
1 year, 4 months ago

Britain warns of possible attacks in Denmark following Quran burnings by anti-Islam activists

Firstpost  

The UK and US governments had previously warned of possible attacks in neighbouring Sweden, which raised its terrorism alert to the second highest level on Thursday Britain on Friday asked its citizens to be vigilant when travelling to Denmark due to possible attacks, following Quran burnings by anti-Islam activists in Denmark and Sweden that have outraged Muslims across the world. The UK and US governments had previously warned of possible attacks in neighbouring Sweden, which raised its terrorism alert to the second highest level on Thursday. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreigners,” the British foreign ministry warned in an updated travel advice. Sweden has also said it thwarted attacks after Quran burnings and other acts against Islam’s holiest text outraged Muslims and triggered threats from jihadists.

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Swedish security service says 4 people arrested on suspicion of preparing 'terrorist offenses'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Swedish security service says 4 people arrested on suspicion of preparing 'terrorist offenses'

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sweden’s Security Service said Thursday it had arrested …

Denmark and Germany announce arrests of terror suspects, including suspected Hamas members
1 year ago

Denmark and Germany announce arrests of terror suspects, including suspected Hamas members

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark and Germany announced Thursday arrests of several terror suspects, including alleged Hamas members suspected of plotting attacks on Jews and Jewish institutions in Europe over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Danish police said three people were arrested across Denmark while a fourth person was detained in the Netherlands on suspicion of plotting to carry out “an act …

Denmark’s parliament adopts law making it illegal to burn the Quran or other religious texts
1 year ago

Denmark’s parliament adopts law making it illegal to burn the Quran or other religious texts

LA Times  

A new law was passed in Denmark’s parliament on Thursday that makes it illegal to desecrate any holy text in the country, after a recent string of public desecrations of the Quran by a few anti-Islam activists sparked angry demonstrations in Muslim countries. The new legislation will make it a crime “to inappropriately treat, publicly or with the intention of …

How Quran burnings in Sweden have increased threats from Islamic militants
1 year, 2 months ago

How Quran burnings in Sweden have increased threats from Islamic militants

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — The killing of two Swedish citizens in an attack ahead of a soccer match in Brussels has shocked the Scandinavian country, although the government has been warning for months that Swedes were at greater risk since a recent string of public desecrations of the Quran holy book by a handful of anti-Islam activists. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson …

How Quran burnings in Sweden have increased threats from Islamic militants
1 year, 2 months ago

How Quran burnings in Sweden have increased threats from Islamic militants

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson …

Sweden: Clashes break out near Malmo after another instance of Quran burning, 3 detained
1 year, 3 months ago

Sweden: Clashes break out near Malmo after another instance of Quran burning, 3 detained

India TV News  

Intense clashes erupted in the neighbourhood of Sweden's third-largest city, Malmo, after yet another case of Quran burning, according to the police on Monday. Anti-Islam activist Salwan Momika, the person responsible for several instances of Quran burning that have provoked widespread protests in Muslim countries, burned another copy of the religious book on Sunday, causing an angry mob to try …

Denmark plans new legislation to prevent Quran burnings, boost national security
1 year, 4 months ago

Denmark plans new legislation to prevent Quran burnings, boost national security

Firstpost  

The legislation was aimed especially at burnings and desecrations in public places of things of religious importance. Those who break the new law will run the risk of a fine and two years in prison Denmark on Friday said it plans to ban Quran burnings through new legislation after a string of desecrations of Islam’s holy book in the Scandinavian …

Sweden raises its terror threat level to high for fear of attacks following recent Quran burnings
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden raises its terror threat level to high for fear of attacks following recent Quran burnings

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — Sweden raised its terror alert to the second-highest level on Thursday after a string of public desecrations of the Quran sparked angry demonstrations across Muslim countries and threats from militant groups. The Swedish Security Service, known as SÄPO, lifted the “terror threat level” one notch to “high,” the fourth of five levels, for the first time since 2016. …

Nordic governments seek to de-escalate tension as more Qurans are burned
1 year, 4 months ago

Nordic governments seek to de-escalate tension as more Qurans are burned

India Today  

More Quran burnings took place in Sweden and Denmark on Monday as the governments of the two Nordic countries said they were examining ways to legally limit such acts in a bid to de-escalate growing tensions with several Muslim countries. Denmark and Sweden have seen several protests in recent weeks in which copies of the Quran were burned or otherwise …

Nordic governments seek to de-escalate tension as more Korans are burned
1 year, 4 months ago

Nordic governments seek to de-escalate tension as more Korans are burned

The Hindu  

More Koran burnings took place in Sweden and Denmark on July 31 as the governments of the two Nordic countries said they were examining ways to legally limit such acts in a bid to de-escalate growing tensions with several Muslim countries. Denmark and Sweden have seen several protests in recent weeks where copies of the Koran have been burned, or …

Quran row: Denmark to make desecration of religious books illegal, says foreign minister
1 year, 4 months ago

Quran row: Denmark to make desecration of religious books illegal, says foreign minister

India TV News  

Denmark's foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen on Sunday said that the government will seek to ban desecration of Quran and other religious books in front of foreign embassies in the nation. The Danish government on Sunday issued a statement where it said that the recent case of Quran desecration has created a perception of the nation as one that "facilitates …

Countries summon Sweden’s envoys to protest against Quran burning
1 year, 5 months ago

Countries summon Sweden’s envoys to protest against Quran burning

Al Jazeera  

The condemnations and moves came following a demonstration held on Thursday in Stockholm where protesters kicked and partially damaged a book they said was the Quran. Here are some of the reactions in response to the latest events: Iran Iran’s foreign ministry summoned Sweden’s ambassador in Tehran on Thursday to “strongly protest against the desecration of the holy Quran”, state …

Sweden government condemns ‘Islamophobic’ Quran burning
1 year, 5 months ago

Sweden government condemns ‘Islamophobic’ Quran burning

Al Jazeera  

Foreign ministry denounces ‘Islamophobic acts’ and says they are not reflective of the government’s views. Sweden’s government has condemned the burning of a Quran outside Stockholm’s main mosque, calling it an “Islamophobic” act, after an international Islamic body called for measures to avoid future desecration of the Muslim holy book. “The Swedish Government fully understands that the Islamophobic acts committed …

Taslima Nasrin writes | Quran burning in Sweden: Time is ripe for Muslims to stop rioting over religion
1 year, 10 months ago

Taslima Nasrin writes | Quran burning in Sweden: Time is ripe for Muslims to stop rioting over religion

Firstpost  

Religious sentiments cannot be so fragile; they must be recast in steel. In 2017, he founded a far-right political party called ‘Stram Kurs’ whose members are known to harbour immense hatred against Muslim immigrants living in Northern Europe. This racist man even wished to visit Malmö in Sweden to attend a far-right anti-Muslim event where they were going to burn …

Turkey summons Danish envoy over Quran-burning protest
1 year, 10 months ago

Turkey summons Danish envoy over Quran-burning protest

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Turkey summoned the Danish ambassador and accused Denmark of endorsing a “hate crime” after an anti-Islam activist on Friday burned two copies of Islam’s holy book, the Quran, in a solitary protest in Copenhagen. Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency said the Danish ambassador was summoned to the Turkish Foreign Ministry where Turkish officials “strongly condemned the permission given …

Sweden riots over Quran burning: What is happening?
2 years, 8 months ago

Sweden riots over Quran burning: What is happening?

Al Jazeera  

At least 40 people were injured after days of violence during protests over the planned public burning of the Muslim holy book. Aiming to drum up support ahead of Danish legislative elections in September, Paludan declared a “tour” of Sweden, planning to visit cities and towns with large Muslim populations with the intent of burning copies of the Quran during …

Sweden riots: 40 arrested after violence breaks out in Swedish cities over Quran burning
2 years, 8 months ago

Sweden riots: 40 arrested after violence breaks out in Swedish cities over Quran burning

Op India  

Riots roiled cities across Sweden after Danish anti-immigration party Stram Kurs on April 14 announced to burn a copy of the Quran. The violence across cities in Sweden was sparked after the chief of the Danish anti-immigration party, Rasmus Paludan decided to burn a copy of the Quran in the Muslim-dominated neighbourhood of Linkoping. Far-right Danish politician Rasmus Paludan burned …

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