A judge in Stockholm says an Iraqi man who carried out several Quran burnings in Sweden has died. Swedish media reported Thursday that he was killed in a shooting in a nearby city.

Summary

Salwan Momika, the Iraqi man who staged several Quran burnings in Sweden in 2023, was shot and killed in Sodertalje, near Stockholm.

His actions had sparked international outrage, riots, and diplomatic tensions. Swedish police confirmed a murder investigation is underway, and several arrests have been made.

Momika, who sought asylum in Sweden in 2018, faced charges of incitement to hatred, with a verdict scheduled for the day after his death.

His protests were permitted under free speech laws but led to legal action against him.

  • @ValmondEnglish
    -3•1 month ago

    Where the hell do you see me saying killing is okay? I say literally the opposite.

    Also, he did hate speech, he was on trial for it, read the article!

    Are you one of the bigots trying to stir things up or what the hell is your agenda?

    • @Malek061English
      2•1 month ago

      No agenda. Free speech absolutist. Criticism of a topic no matter how offensive must be allowed.

      • @ValmondEnglish
        -3•1 month ago

        Ah, an idiot.

        • @Malek061English
          4•1 month ago

          I gave my opinion. You discarded it without evidence or educated opinion. Name calling shows defeat.

          • @ValmondEnglish
            -3•1 month ago

            Arguing with a fool proves there are two.

            So no thank you.

            • @Malek061English
              3•1 month ago

              I didn’t name call and demean. You did.