Quran

IDF drops Gaza leaflets citing Quran, warns of punishment for 'wrongdoers'

The leaflets were linked by some to reports the IDF intends to flood the Hamas tunnels under Gaza.

Denmark orders military to protect Israeli, Jewish sites in country

Soldiers will stand guard over Israel's embassy as well as Copenhagen's synagogue, said Denmark's defense ministry on Saturday.

Sweden accuses Iran, Russia of targeted 'misinformation’ about Quran burnings

Sweden says that Iran is using the Quran burnings to spread misinformation and target the country.

Danish government prepares bill to stop Quran burnings

The government rejected protests by some Danish opposition parties that said banning Quran burnings would infringe on free speech.

By REUTERS
25/08/2023

Swedish government considers allowing police to stop Quran burnings

The decision to appoint a commission met with immediate scepticism from several political parties, including the government's support party, the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats.

By REUTERS
18/08/2023

Pakistan arrests two Christians accused of blasphemy day after riots

A Christian graveyard was also desecrated in the vicinity, residents and community leaders said.

By REUTERS
18/08/2023

Sweden raises terrorist alert level after Quran burnings

Sweden's SAPO security service raised the terrorist alert from 3 to 4 on a scale from 1-5, reflecting a high threat.

By REUTERS
17/08/2023

Pakistan crowd vandalizes churches, torches homes after two accused of blasphemy

Blasphemy is punishable by death in Pakistan and though no one has ever been executed for it, numerous accused people have been lynched by outraged crowds.

By REUTERS
16/08/2023

There's something rotten in the state of Sweden; Denmark too - opinion

There is a misconception lying at the heart of the issue that is perhaps at the root cause of the problem, namely, that text desecration is “expression.”

By DAVID SCHONBERG
13/08/2023

Denmark tightens border control after Quan burnings

Denmark is tightening border control due to security concerns after Quran burnings.

By REUTERS
04/08/2023
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