The Swedish government on Tuesday said it would introduce measures to protect its citizens amid growing concern in Sweden and Denmark that incidents involving the burning of the Quran could lead to attacks.
Separately, the country also clarified that it was not considering drastic changes to free speech laws, but reiterated that it would consider changes that would allow police to stop burning holy books. in public if there is a clear threat to national security.
“We support Sweden’s right to freedom of speech,” Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said at a press conference today.
Sweden and Denmark have seen a series of protests in recent weeks in which copies of the Quran have been burned or damaged, sparking extreme violence in cities. Muslim countries and asked the Nordic governments to stop the burning.
In Denmark, the Police Intelligence and Security Service (PET) believes the incidents have led to a high risk of attack, PET told DR broadcaster on Monday evening. Also on Monday, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), comprising 57 countries, met in an extraordinary session to discuss recent developments, which it strongly condemns. the burning of the Quran.
He also said in a statement after the meeting ended that he urged member states to take appropriate measures, whether political or economic, in countries where the Quran is blasphemed. Cut.
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