Danish parliament approves bill to stop Koran burnings
Summary: Denmark's parliament approved a bill on Thursday criminalizing the public burning of copies of the Quran. The decision comes in response to protests in Muslim nations over the desecration of Islam's holy book, which raised security concerns in Denmark. The new law aims to address sensitivities surrounding religious symbols and prevent potential unrest stemming from the desecration of the Quran in public spaces.
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- Agencies and A News
- Published Date: 05:41 | 07 December 2023
- Modified Date: 05:41 | 07 December 2023
Denmark's parliament passed a bill on Thursday that makes it illegal to burn copies of the Quran in public places, after protests in Muslim nations over the desecration of Islam's holy book raised Danish security concerns.
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