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UN to Address Sweden’s Quran Burning Stunt

The United Nations has convened an emergency session to discuss the recent Quran-burning stunt carried out in Sweden, which has sparked widespread condemnation and outrage within the Muslim world.

As representatives from member nations gather, the world waits to see how the UN will respond to this divisive act and its implications for religious tolerance and global harmony.

The act of the Quran burning, which took place in a public square, was captured on video and quickly spread across social media platforms. The footage, accompanied by inflammatory rhetoric, fuelled outrage among Muslims worldwide, who viewed the incident as an attack on their faith and an act of provocation.

Muslim leaders and organizations from various nations strongly condemned the Quran-burning stunt, calling it a direct assault on religious freedom and an act of Islamophobia. Protests erupted in several countries, with demonstrators demanding justice and denouncing the rising tide of anti-Muslim sentiment.

In response to the escalating tensions, the UN swiftly scheduled a special session to address the Quran-burning incident. The organization has long been committed to promoting religious tolerance and fostering respect for diverse faiths.

The UN Secretary-General, in his opening remarks, emphasized the importance of promoting understanding, inclusivity, and dialogue among different religious communities. He condemned the Quran-burning act as a violation of human rights, stating that the UN is firmly committed to combating all forms of discrimination and intolerance.

Salwan Momika protests outside a mosque in Stockholm on June 28, 2023, during the Eid al-Adha holiday. Momika, 37, who fled from Iraq to Sweden several years ago, was granted permission by the Swedish police to burn the Muslim holy book during the demonstration. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)

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