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Salwan Momika, the Iraqi man who sparked protests by burning copies of the Quran in Sweden, was shot dead in Stockholm. Five arrested in connection with the killing.
Quran Burning Protests Lead to Tensions
Salwan Momika, an Iraqi national living in Sweden, gained international notoriety after burning copies of the Quran in public protests. His actions triggered violent protests and strained diplomatic relations, especially with Muslim-majority nations.
Shooting Incident in Södertälje
On Wednesday evening, Momika was shot dead in an apartment in Södertälje, Stockholm. Police confirmed the death of a man in his 40s and arrested five individuals in relation to the shooting. Local media reports identify the victim as Momika.
Legal Actions and Diplomatic Fallout
Momika’s Quran-burning protests led to charges for “agitation against an ethnic group.” The Swedish court was scheduled to deliver its verdict on the case before his death, and Swedish authorities later announced plans to reconsider the legality of such protests following backlash.