Sweden's Special Envoy Suspended by International Islamic Body for Quran Desecration
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The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has suspended Sweden's special envoy over a series of Quran burnings in Stockholm that sparked anger and mass protests in Muslim-majority countries. The suspension was due to the granting of licenses by Swedish authorities that enabled the abuse of the sanctity of the Quran and Islamic symbols. The Iraqi government has cut off diplomatic relations with Sweden, and demonstrators in Iraq stormed the Swedish Embassy. The man in Sweden stopped short of setting the Quran ablaze but kicked and stepped on it.
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- Organization of Islamic Cooperation suspends Sweden's special envoy over desecration of Quran The Associated Press
- Sweden Faces Quran Burning Fire, International Islamic Body Suspends Stockholm's Special Envoy Hindustan Times
- International Islamic group suspends Sweden’s special envoy over Quran desecrations The Times of Israel
- Afghans Fear Taliban's Ban On Swedish Aid Will Further Worsen Humanitarian Crisis Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
- Sweden Faces Quran Burning Fire, International Islamic Body Suspends Stockholm’s Special Envoy Hindustan Times
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