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Why freezing the Arctic Council is bad news for global security

For the past quarter-century, the Arctic has been a unique zone of cooperation among the eight countries of the high north: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Russia and the United States. Even when relations between Moscow and the West soured, the Arctic Council’s work was a reminder that multilateral…

The Conversation

Riots over Koran burning test Swedish tolerance

Stockholm (AFP) - Riots across Sweden sparked by a notorious anti-immigrant provocateur threatening to tour the country burning the Koran has challenged the country's limits to free speech.

AFP

Growing majority of Swedes back joining NATO, opinion poll shows

A growing majority of Swedes are in favour of joining NATO, a poll showed on Wednesday, as policy-makers in both Sweden and Finland weigh up whether Russia's invasion of Ukraine should lead to an end to decades of military neutrality.

Reuters

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OIC Condemns Burning of Quran During Anti-Muslim Demonstrations in Sweden

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the provocative burning of copies of the Holy Quran during anti-Muslim demonstrations in Sweden, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. The protests had taken place in Linköping, Norrköping, and other cities in Sweden and were organized by the Danish Right-Wing Party Stram…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sea-farmed supercrop: how seaweed could transform the way we live

From high-protein food to plastics and fuel, Swedish scientists are attempting to tap the marine plant’s huge potential

The Guardian - UK

Egypt, Al-Azhar Strongly Condemn Desecration of Quran in Sweden

Egypt strongly condemned on Monday the desecration of the holy Quran by extremists in Sweden. Its Foreign Ministry expressed its rejection of violations against religious beliefs and values. It said it rejects provocative practices that go against human values. It called for tolerance and peaceful coexistence between people, shunning of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘They told me I was a savage’ – the unstoppable painter Everlyn Nicodemus

She grew up in the shadow of Kilimanjaro and never knew racism until moving to Europe. As the ‘clandestine artist’ finally gets her due, she looks back on a rich life lived in defiance of convention

The Guardian - UK

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Violent riots take place in Sweden over plans by far-right group to burn Qurans

Violent riots broke out in Sweden over the eastern weekend in opposition to far-right plans to burn the Quran led by Danish-Swedish politician Rasmus Paludan

Daily Mirror

Several Dozen Hurt in Days of Unrest in Sweden

Several days of unrest in Sweden, sparked by a far-right group's plans to burn Qurans, have injured several dozen people, police said on Monday, calling for more resources to deal with the violence. Protests have turned violent in several cities since Thursday, leaving 26 police officers and 14 civilians injured,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bahrain Condemns Burning of Quran by Extremists in Sweden

Bahrain strongly condemned on Monday the burning of copies of the Holy Quran by extremists in Sweden, in what it said was an act of provocation to Muslims. The move is a grave insult to Muslims and incites hatred and violence, said the kingdom's foreign ministry, reported the state news…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sweden links riots to criminal gangs that target police

Swedish police say the violent riots that have shaken several cities and towns in the Nordic country are extremely serious crimes against society and suspect some protesters were linked to criminal gangs that intentionally target police

The Independent UK

Several dozen hurt in days of unrest in Sweden

Stockholm (AFP) - Several days of unrest in Sweden, sparked by a far-right group's burning of the Koran, have injured at least 40 people, police said on Monday, calling for more resources to deal with the violence.

AFP

MWL Condemns 'Shameful' Desecration of Quran in Sweden

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned on Monday the "absurd and shameful" act by some extremists in Sweden who desecrated the holy Quran and called for incitement against Muslims, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The MWL warned that such acts promote hate and incitement, fueling enmity and division in societies…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Swedish police arrest dozens after clashes at anti-immigrant rally

Swedish police arrested 26 people after weekend clashes between police and protesters rallying against plans by a far-right group to burn copies of the Koran, police said on Monday.

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The Independent UK

Three injured in clash between police and protesters over planned Quran burnings in Sweden

‘We have seen violent riots before but this is something else,’ says Sweden’s national police chief

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Condemns Desecration of Quran, Incitement against Muslims

Saudi Arabia condemned on Monday the desecration of the holy Quran by extremists in Sweden and their incitement against Muslims. The Foreign Ministry stressed the Kingdom's keenness on promoting dialogue, tolerance and coexistence and shunning hatred and extremism. It also stands against offenses to all religions.

AFP

New clashes over anti-immigration rally in Sweden

Stockholm (AFP) - Swedish police said officers wounded three people Sunday in the eastern city of Norrkoping as demonstrators protested plans by a far-right group to burn copies of the Koran.

Reuters

Three people injured in riots in Sweden

Three people in the Swedish city of Norrkoping needed medical attention after being hit by police bullets during clashes between police and protesters following Quran burnings that caused riots in several Swedish towns over the Easter weekend.

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Evening Standard

Sweden hit by fourth day of unrest over planned Quran burnings

Up to 17 people were arrested as clashes continued for a fourth day

The Independent UK

Riots in Sweden against far-right group leave 3 injured

Swedish police say they have fired warning shots during a riot in Norrkoping to disperse protesters angry about demonstrations over the past several days by a Danish anti-Islam group in Sweden

Salon

Zelenskyy says brace for nukes

The Ukrainian president's comments come as peace activists warn Sweden and Finland against joining NATO

The Independent UK

Sweden prepares for more clashes as far-right demos continue

Police in Sweden say they are preparing for violent clashes in southern Sweden following riots that erupted between demonstrators and counter-protesters in the central city of Orebro on Friday ahead of an anti-Islam far right group’s plan to burn a Quran there

Evening Standard

Finland ‘highly likely’ to join Nato after Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, minister says

Russia has threatened to deploy nuclear weapons to the Baltics should Sweden or Finland join Nato

Reuters

Riots erupt in Sweden's Orebro ahead of right-wing extremist demonstration

Violent riots erupted in the central Swedish city of Orebro on Friday as counter-protesters attacked police ahead of a planned right-wing extremist demonstration.

Al Jazeera

‘Unity and strength’: Why Finland and Sweden will join NATO

Russia’s invasion has changed the political discourse in Sweden and Finland, analysts say.

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