Following the burning of the Quran in Sweden, Iraq took an important move by dismissing the Swedish ambassador.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani expressed his displeasure, noting Sweden’s frequent approval of Quran burning, insulting Islamic sanctities, and flag desecration.
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He noted that in the past, the burning of religious symbols and publications in Sweden by far-right and other demonstrators sparked demonstrations in other European countries, citing free speech protections as reason.
The United States has likewise condemned the desecration of the Quran and other sacred texts.
Matthew Miller, a spokesperson for the Department of State, described such crimes as reprehensible and highlighted the importance of honoring the Holy Quran and religious traditions.
Similarly, Pakistan strongly condemned Sweden’s Islamophobic act of publicly desecrating the Holy Quran. Allowing purposeful and provocative acts of religious hatred under the cover of free expression and protest, according to the Foreign Office spokesperson, cannot be justified.
According to the spokesman, international law expressly requires nations to prevent and ban deliberate incitement to hatred, discrimination, and violence based on religion or belief.
