Reaction of countries to Sweden: protest note given

Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Yemen and Egypt condemned the attack on the Holy Quran in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates issued a protest note to Sweden.

JORDAN

In a written statement from the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, breaking the Quran under the protection of the Swedish authorities was described as a “reckless act” that fueled hatred.

The statement condemned the lack of respect for the Holy Quran and stated that the attack was a manifestation of Islamophobia, which incites violence and insults to religions.

OMAN

In the statement made by the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Swedish authorities condemned the extremists’ repeated permission and protection for “burning the Koran and disrespecting it.”

It was emphasized that these provocative actions against the sentiments and holiness of Muslims fueled violence and hatred.

TRAIN

In its statement, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to the repeated attacks on the Holy Quran in Sweden and the lack of action by the Swedish authorities against acts expressing hatred and religious discrimination.

The statement included the following statements:

“As a result of the continuous attacks against the Holy Quran and the holy places of Islam, it was decided to issue a protest note demanding that necessary measures be taken to stop the acts of disrespect towards the Swedish ambassador in Doha.”

SWEET CORN

In a written statement issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was noted that “the attack on the Quran is an obvious challenge that goes beyond the limits of freedom of expression and provokes the feelings of millions of Muslims around the world.”

In the statement, it was claimed that Egypt condemned Sweden’s repeated tearing and burning of the Koran.

YEMEN

The Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a written statement. In the statement, it “strongly condemned” that the Swedish authorities allowed the attack on the Quran under the pretext of free speech, saying that insulting Islam’s holy places and provoking the feelings of Muslims has nothing to do with free speech.

There were also protests in the Houthi-controlled, Iranian-backed cities of Sana’a and Hudeyda in response to repeated attacks on the Quran.

According to news on the Houthi-affiliated channel Al-Mesire, a demonstration was held in the capital’s Sana’a and Hudeyde districts after Friday prayers for reaction.

In a written statement read by the Houthis, “We reject the systematic attack on the Quran by the Swedish state.” expression was used.

The statement also called on the entire Islamic world to economically and politically boycott Sweden.

PROTEST NOTE TO SWEDEN

According to a written statement from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Swedish Chargé d’Affaires in Riyadh was summoned to the Ministry after continued attacks on the Quran and Islamic holy sites.

In the protest note, the Swedish authorities were asked to “take the necessary measures to stop these shameful acts that violate all religious teachings, laws and international norms.”

The note also stressed that Saudi Arabia is categorically opposed to such acts that fuel interreligious hatred.

In a statement yesterday, the Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry condemned Sweden’s permission to attack the Koran, calling it “irresponsible.”

In a written statement from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was claimed that the Abu Dhabi Chargé d’Affaires of Sweden was summoned to the Ministry and a protest note was delivered to the diplomat.

Expressing that the Swedish government continues to allow these actions to be carried out, evades its international responsibility and does not respect social values, the statement stressed the importance of controlling racism and hate speech that negatively affect peace and security.

In the statement, the United Arab Emirates “rejects the use of freedom of expression as a justification for such outrageous acts,” stating that allowing such acts repeatedly violates international law that prohibits attacks on and insults to religions, books and holy sites.

SWEDEN: WE ARE IN CONTACT WITH THE IRAQI AUTHORITIES

Swedish Foreign Ministry press director Karin Bolin told state television SVT that Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein had a phone call.

Stating that talks with Iraqi officials are continuing, Bolin said: “We had contacts with Iraqi officials at the local and foreign affairs levels. Our contacts and dialogue continue. It must be restored.” he used the phrase.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Salwan Momika, of Iraqi origin living in Sweden, yesterday trampled on the Holy Quran and the Iraqi flag under police protection outside the Iraqi Embassy in Stockholm.

The Baghdad administration then asked the Swedish ambassador to Baghdad, Jessica Svardstrom, to leave the country.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned the attack on the Koran in front of the Iraqi Embassy in Stockholm in the strongest possible terms.

Momika, of Iraqi origin, burned the Koran under police protection in front of the Stockholm Mosque on the first day of Eid al-Adha.

Apart from Islamic countries, especially Turkey, some countries, including Russia, reacted to the incident. (AA)