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Coverage dated July 20, 2023

Iraqis, Iranians rally as Swedish diplomats leave Baghdad in Koran row

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Protesters took to the streets of the Iraqi and Iranian capitals Friday to denounce Sweden's permission for protests that desecrate the Koran, as

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  1. Digital Journal

    Iraqis, Iranians rally as Swedish diplomats leave Baghdad in Koran row (opens Digital Journal)

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    Protesters took to the streets of the Iraqi and Iranian capitals Friday to denounce Sweden's permission for protests that desecrate the Koran, as

  2. Al-Monitor

    Iran, Saudi Arabia condemn Quran protest as Sweden relocates embassy staff from Iraq (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Another provocative protest by Sweden-based Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika targeting Islam’s holy book has the region up in arms once again.

  3. Al-Monitor

    Iraqis, Iranians rally as Swedish diplomats leave Baghdad in Quran row (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Protesters took to the streets of the Iraqi and Iranian capitals Friday to denounce Sweden's permission for protests that desecrate the Koran, as Stockholm withdrew staff from its Baghdad embassy.Hundreds of people gathered in Baghdad's Sadr City after Friday prayers, chanting "Yes, yes to Islam, ye…

  4. Al-Monitor

    Iraq, Iran act against Sweden after Koran protests (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Demonstrators marched in the Iraqi and Iranian capitals Friday to denounce Sweden's permission for protests that desecrate the Koran, as Stockholm withdrew staff from its Baghdad embassy.Hundreds of people gathered in Baghdad's Sadr City after Friday prayers, chanting "Yes, yes to Islam, yes, yes to…

  5. Forbes

    Quran Violation In Sweden Sparks Diplomatic Anger As Muslim Nations Protest (opens Forbes)

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    An Iraqi refugee living in Sweden stomped on a copy of the Quran during a demonstration outside the Iraqi embassy on Thursday, triggering outrage in the Muslim world.

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