Muslim Countries Condemn Burning of Quran by Far-Right Group in Copenhagen
Muslim countries, including Iraq, have strongly condemned a group called the "Danish Patriots" for burning a Quran outside the Iraqi embassy in Copenhagen on Monday.
The far-right group had previously livestreamed a similar act on Facebook.
The incident, which involved two protesters stamping on the Quran and setting it alight in a tin foil tray, has sparked outrage in Muslim communities around the world.
Nearly 1,000 demonstrators in Baghdad tried to reach the Danish embassy after the incident, and thousands of protesters in Yemen voiced their anger at both Denmark and Sweden for allowing such acts.
Turkey, Algeria, and Iran have also condemned the incident, with Iran protesting on Saturday and local media in Qatar reporting that Souq Al Baladi, the country's biggest market, had removed Swedish products in protest.
The Danish foreign ministry has condemned the burning of the Quran, describing it as a "despicable attack" on the holy book.
The ministry also called for calm, urging all parties to deescalate the situation and avoid resorting to violence.
The incident has also caused tensions between Iraq and Sweden, with Iraq expelling the Swedish ambassador and closing bridges leading to the fortified Green Zone in Baghdad.
The Swedish embassy in Stockholm was also evacuated last Friday after it was stormed by protesters.
The right to freedom of assembly has been cited as the reason for allowing the protests to go ahead in Sweden.
However, the Swedish authorities have condemned the burning of the Quran as Islamophobic.
In a statement, the Danish Embassy in Copenhagen said that the actions of the "Danish Patriots" did not represent the views of the Danish government.
The embassy also expressed its commitment to promoting respect and understanding between different cultures and religions.
The incident has once again highlighted the sensitivity around the depiction of religious symbols and the need for respect and tolerance towards different faiths.
The incident, which involved two protesters stamping on the Quran and setting it alight in a tin foil tray, has sparked outrage in Muslim communities around the world.
Nearly 1,000 demonstrators in Baghdad tried to reach the Danish embassy after the incident, and thousands of protesters in Yemen voiced their anger at both Denmark and Sweden for allowing such acts.
Turkey, Algeria, and Iran have also condemned the incident, with Iran protesting on Saturday and local media in Qatar reporting that Souq Al Baladi, the country's biggest market, had removed Swedish products in protest.
The Danish foreign ministry has condemned the burning of the Quran, describing it as a "despicable attack" on the holy book.
The ministry also called for calm, urging all parties to deescalate the situation and avoid resorting to violence.
The incident has also caused tensions between Iraq and Sweden, with Iraq expelling the Swedish ambassador and closing bridges leading to the fortified Green Zone in Baghdad.
The Swedish embassy in Stockholm was also evacuated last Friday after it was stormed by protesters.
The right to freedom of assembly has been cited as the reason for allowing the protests to go ahead in Sweden.
However, the Swedish authorities have condemned the burning of the Quran as Islamophobic.
In a statement, the Danish Embassy in Copenhagen said that the actions of the "Danish Patriots" did not represent the views of the Danish government.
The embassy also expressed its commitment to promoting respect and understanding between different cultures and religions.
The incident has once again highlighted the sensitivity around the depiction of religious symbols and the need for respect and tolerance towards different faiths.
