Countries denounce Sweden’s violation of the Quran

Many Middle Eastern governments make stern remarks and summon Sweden’s ambassadors in their nations.

The destruction of the Quran by a man in Sweden’s capital during a demonstration that was permitted by the police has been criticized by officials from several nations, including those in the Middle East.

On Thursday, as Muslims celebrated the Eid al-Adha celebration, Salwan Momika, a 37-year-old Iraqi who escaped to Sweden some years ago, tore up and set fire to pages of the Islamic holy book.