Denmark Aims to Prevent Quran Desecration through Legal Measures

In recent rallies in Denmark and Sweden, the sacred book of Islam, Quran was destroyed and damaged gaining the countries international attention leading to the decision of seeking legal ways to prevent the desecration by Denmark. 

According to Al Jazeera, Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen stated that the government will explore legal avenues to empower officials in preventing the desecration of the Quran in front of foreign embassies in the country. On Sunday, Rasmussen condemned the burnings as offensive and reckless acts carried out by a few individuals, emphasizing that their actions do not reflect the values upon which Danish society is founded. Rasmussen added that the government will explore intervening in situations where other countries, cultures, and religions are insulted, considering potential negative impacts, especially security.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson revealed in a separate statement on Sunday that he had been in close communication with Mette Frederiksen, the Danish PM, reported by Al Jazeera. He mentioned that Sweden had already initiated a similar process and was currently assessing the legal aspects to enhance national security and ensure the safety of Swedes both within the country and globally, as stated in his Instagram post.

Last week on Monday, two extremist 'Danish Patriots' set fire to an Iraqi flag and a copy of the Quran by trampling on them on a tin foil plate, as reported by Al Jazeera.Earlier this month, Salwan Momika, a 37-year-old resident of Iraq and a citizen of Sweden, burned several pages of the holy book.

The public burnings of the Quran in Scandinavian nations have led to widespread protests in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Morocco, Qatar, and Yemen.

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