Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia condemn desecration of Quran by extremists in Denmark, demanding Copenhagen take measures to prevent disrespect to the Muslims' holy book and 'criminalise' burning of Quran and other religious symbols
Criminalise burning of Quran
Saudi Arabia, according to the Foreign Ministry, strongly condemns any action that incites violence and hatred among religions.On July 21, members of the Islamophobic and far-right group called"Danske Patrioter [Danish Patriots]" burned a copy of the Quran in front of Iraq's Embassy in Copenhagen. The event was livestreamed on the Facebook platform of the group. The video shows the holy book burning in a tin foil tray next to the Iraqi flag on the ground, with two onlookers standing and talking next to it.
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