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Iraq condemns the burning of the Quran; claims that Danish diplomats have left the country

  • July 24, 2023
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Iraq condemned on Monday the burning of a copy Koran in front of his embassy in Denmark and stated that Danish embassy staff in Baghdad leave Iraq after

Iraq condemned on Monday the burning of a copy Koran in front of his embassy in Denmark and stated that Danish embassy staff in Baghdad leave Iraq after the protests registered in the country.

Demonstrations have taken place in Iran and Iraq in recent weeks after Denmark and Sweden allowed the Koran to be burned under the pretext of in the rules protecting freedom of speech. protesters in Iraq The Swedish embassy in Baghdad was set on fire on Thursday.

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On Monday, two anti-Islamic demonstrators They set fire to copy holy book of muslims in front of the Iraqi embassy in the Danish capital.

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry appealed to the authorities of the EU countries with a request “quickly reconsider the so-called freedom of expression and the right to demonstrate.

protesters They convened in Baghdad on Saturday under tight security, and bridges leading to the Green Zone, where many foreign embassies are located, were closed after protesters tried to reach the Danish embassy.

Photo: Reuters

This was stated by the representative of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. Danish embassy staff leave Iraq two days ago.

He gave no other details about the reason or the exact moment, and The Danish government did not immediately comment.

(Reuters)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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