Despite previous concerns and the strained relations with Türkiye during NATO membership process, the Swedish police permitted another instance of Koran burning, causing further tensions.
In a move that has sparked outrage among Muslims, the Swedish police made a decision allowing the burning of the Holy Koran under the pretext of 'freedom of expression'.
According to a news report by AFP, the incident took place in front of a mosque located in the capital city of Stockholm.
As Sweden counts down for the NATO summit, which will take place in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius on July 11-12, a scandalous decision has been made in the country.
Sweden has previously experienced similar provocative acts in the past. Rasmus Paludan, the leader of Sweden's far-right Strict Direction Party (Stram Kurs), notorious for his racist views, has been involved in burning the Koran as a deliberate and offensive act.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who published a statement on his official Twitter account after Paludan's scandalous action, said, "Freedom of expression is a fundamental part of democracy. But just because something is legal doesn't necessarily mean it's appropriate.''
