Iraqi Quran Burner Salwan Momika Shot Dead in Sweden
Salwan Momika, an Iraqi man known for staging several public Quran burnings that sparked significant protests in Sweden, has been shot dead. The shooting occurred just a day before a court verdict related to his actions. Authorities have reported five arrests in connection with the incident, and the Prime Minister has expressed concerns regarding potential foreign links to the shooting. The event was reportedly streamed live, raising alarm over the growing tensions surrounding anti-Islam activism in the country.
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