Denmark Set to Ban Burning of Qur’an Amid Islamist Protests in Middle East
In a capitulation in the battle for freedom of speech, Denmark is set to prohibit the burning of the Qur’an in front of embassies.
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Report: Swedish Police Lacked Competence During Easter Qur’an Riots
A report into the Easter riots sparked by anti-Islam activists found police lacked the proper skills and manpower to meet the violence.
Three Sentenced for Easter Qur’an Riots as Activist Prepares More Burnings
Three men in the Swedish city of Linköping have been sentenced to prison over their involvement in riots triggered by anti-Islam activists burning the Qur’an. More burnings are now planned.
Migrant Is First Person Convicted over Easter Qur’an Riots in Sweden
A migrant man who attempted to throw a large stone at a Swedish police officer has become the first person convicted following the multi-day riots over Easter across Sweden in reaction to the burning of copies of the Islamic Qur’an.
Qu’ran-Burning Activists Get Greenlight For More Swedish Demonstrations
Qu’ran-burning anti-Islam activists have been given the green light by police to carry out demonstrations, despite prior large-scale riots.
Over a Hundred Police Officers Injured During Swedish Qur’an Riots
Swedish police have reported that 104 officers were injured in the riots that took place across the country last week in reaction to Danish anti-Islam activist Rasmus Paludan and his followers burning a Qur’an.
Over 35,000 Sign Petition Demanding Ban on Burning Qu’ran After Days of Riots
A Swedish petition demanding the govt make burning the Qu’ran a crime followed multi-day riots over anti-Islam activists burning the book.
Three Shot, School Burned Down as Rioting Over Anti-Islam Activists Continues in Sweden
Violent riots continued over the weekend in Swedish cities in reaction to anti-Islam Qu’ran-burning activists, with three people shot and injured by police in Norrköping and a school set on fire in Malmo. Since Thursday, Sweden has seen rioting across several
Sweden Sees Days of Riots over Qur’an-Burning Danish Politician
On Thursday and Friday, Swedish cities saw cars set on fire and police injured as a result of rioting by people opposed to demonstrations by Qu’ran-burning politician Rasmus Paludan.
Danish Qu’ran-Burning Anti-Islam Activists to Hold Demonstration in Sweden
Danish anti-Islam politician and activist Rasmus Paludan has been granted permission to hold a demonstration in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, nearly two years after his supporters burned a Qu’ran, sparking a riot in Malmo.
Anti-Islam Activist Holds Draw Mohammed Demonstration in Sweden
Danish anti-Islam activist Rasmus Paludan held a demonstration on the outskirts of the Swedish multicultural city of Malmo, calling on members of the public to draw cartoons of the Islamic prophet Mohammed.
Muslims Who Rioted After Qur’an Burning Get Soft Sentences
A 31-year-old man and six teens were given light sentences for participating in a riot in the multicultural Swedish city of Malmö earlier this year after anti-Islam activists burned a copy of the Qur’an.
France: Danish Anti-Islam Activist Deported After Trying to Burn Islamic Qur’an
Danish anti-Islam activist Rasmus Paludan was arrested in Paris this week and deported after trying to burn the Quran in front of the Arc de Triomphe.
Swedish Police Hunt for Danes Who Burned Qur’an in No-Go Zone
Swedish police are hunting for members of an anti-Islam group from Denmark who are alleged to have burned a copy of the Quran in Stockholm’s no-go Rinkeby suburb.
WATCH: Muslims Riot, Stone Cops in No-Go Zone After Protester Burns Qur’an
Stockholm (AP) — Far-right activists burned a Qur’an in the southern Swedish city of Malmo, sparking riots and unrest after more than 300 people gathered to protest, police said Saturday.
Denmark Election: Social Democrats Win as Populists See Heavy Losses
Populist parties saw heavy losses in the Danish national election this week with large gains for the opposition centre-left and the liberal parties while the anti-Islamisation Stram Kurs (Hard Line) fail to enter parliament.
Danish Quran-Burning Lawyer On Course to Enter Parliament
Controversial anti-Islamisation campaigner and lawyer Rasmus Paludan is looking set to enter the Danish parliament as his party Stram Kurs (Hard Line) passes the election threshold in recent polls.
Danish Anti-Islam Group Burn Quran in Front of Islamist Protesters
Danish anti-Islam party Stram Kurs (Tight Course) faced off against Islamists from the Hizb ut-Tahrir group in front of the Danish parliament with the former group burning a Quran.