Tag: Quran burning

Swedish Muslims Not Amused by Quran Burning Joke 

“May you be exposed to a terrorist attack,” users commented, even though the comedian was clearly mocking Swedes. The Taliban were not laughing as they halted Sweden’s humanitarian works because of the Quran controversy.

Sweden Faces New Diplomatic Headache Following Latest Quran Burning Stunt

Following the stunt, Sweden’s embassy in Iraq was stormed by a mob of protesters; governments of Jordan, Morocco, Kuwait, and the UAE recalled their ambassadors from Stockholm; and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (ICO) called for Quran burning to be banned globally.

Swedish Quran Burner Banned From the UK

Paludan had intended to burn a Quran in the northern English city of Wakefield in response to the expulsion of local schoolchildren for damaging the Islamic text.