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Iraqi-Swedish man convicted in Stockholm for Qur’an-burning protests

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Iraqi-Swedish man convicted in Stockholm for Qur’an-burning protests



Salwan Najem, whose co-defendant was shot dead last week, convicted of incitement against ethnic groupA man who participated in several Qur’an burnings in Stockholm that contributed to a diplomatic crisis between Sweden and the Muslim world has been convicted of incitement against an ethnic group.Stockholm district court gave Salwan Najem a suspended sentence and a daily fine on Monday morning, saying his actions and behaviour in summer 2023 exceeded what could be described as objective debate and criticism of religion. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/03/iraqi-swedish-man-salwan-najem-convicted-in-stockholm-for-quran-burning-protests

Author : Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondent

Publish date : 2025-02-03 12:50:49

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