Yemen’s FM condemns burning of Holy Quran’s copies in Sweden

SANAA, April 19 (YPA) – An official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sanaa strongly condemned on Tuesday the crime of the burning of the Holy Quran’s copies by some extremists in Sweden.

The official warned in a statement of these provocative acts and incitement against Muslims by the extremists in the Swedish city of Malmo to burn the copies of the Holy Quran.

The statement pointing out “that this populist discourse is one of the forms of violence and terrorism that Western countries claim to fight in their literature and laws to the world.

The official called on the Swedish authorities to investigate what happened and to hold officials from extremist groups in Malmo accountable.

He demanded countries of the world, international and regional governmental organizations and institutions, and non-governmental organizations to hold their responsibilities in emphasizing respect for human rights and taking deterrent measures against the planners and perpetrators of acts of violence and incitement against religions and spread hatred.

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