Sweden approves Quran burning protest

Swedish authorities approved a Quran-burning demonstration outside of a mosque in the center of Stockholm on Wednesday, reported Cable News Network (CNN).

Although only two people were expected to participate in the protest, the burning will coincide with the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Adha, one of the most significant in the Islamic calendar.

The decision to permit the protest was made in accordance with the right of freedom of speech, Swedish police said, adding that the demonstration does not pose an immediate security risk.

The decision, however, may jeopardize Sweden´s bid to join NATO before the Vilnius summit scheduled to be held in July-

Allowing such an inflammatory protest may stir further backlash in Turkey, a NATO member state that has obstructed Sweden’s accession bid.

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