Provocative attacks against the Koran and the Turkish flag continue in Denmark

The Turkish flag and Quran were attacked again in front of the Turkish Embassy in Copenhagen by a member of the fringe group called Patrioterne Gar Live (Patriots Live) in Denmark, an Islamophobic and ultra-nationalist.

The provocateur, who opened anti-Islamic banners, chanted slogans insulting Islam and disrespectfully attacked the Turkish flag, shared these moments live on his Twitter account.

As the voting process began yesterday in Denmark in the framework of the General Elections for the President and the 28th Parliamentary term in Turkey, the Turkish voters who came to the embassy to vote reacted to this provocation.

One of the Turkish citizens was met with the intervention of the Danish police when he raised the Turkish flag from the ground and warned the provocateur.

Although the police warned the Turkish national not to “interfere with this provocation”, they continued to take precautions around the provocateur.

Most of the Turkish citizens who turned out to vote verbally reacted to the provocateur, saying that such action was unacceptable and wrong.

While there was no violence during the provocation, it was claimed that the Danish authorities informed the Turkish Embassy in Copenhagen in advance and took the necessary security measures.

After the demonstration, the Danish authorities were informed about Turkey’s reaction, warnings and expectations.

Türkiye REACTED TO THE ATTACKS

The anti-Islamic and ultranationalist group Payrioterne Gar Live attacked the Koran and the Turkish flag in front of the Turkish Embassy in Copenhagen on March 24 and 31 and on April 14 in Denmark. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey condemned these attacks.

In a ministry statement, “We once again condemn the vile attack on our holy book, the Holy Quran and our glorious flag, in Denmark today. It is unacceptable to allow these vile attacks under the pretext of freedom of expression, despite all our warnings.” Statements were included.

THE FAR RIGHT PALUDAN BURNS THE KORAN

Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the Danish far-right Strict Leadership Party (Stram Kurs), burned the Koran in front of the Turkish Embassy in Copenhagen and near a mosque in Copenhagen on January 27.

No one was allowed near Paludan during the protests held under crowded police protection.

The reactions came from the authorities of the Republic of Turkey to Paludan’s provocation.

The Istanbul Bar Association No. 2 filed a criminal complaint against Paludan with the Copenhagen Police on April 18. (AA)