Supporters of the Sadr Movement came near the Swedish Embassy and protested the actions against the Qur’an. Protesters burned parts of the Swedish Embassy building. Black smoke rose from the building.
CONDEMNATION FROM IRAQ FOREIGN MINISTRY
In a statement made by the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated that the burning of the Swedish Embassy was strongly condemned.
In the statement of the ministry, it was stated that the Iraqi government has instructed the security forces to conduct a rapid investigation into the incident and hold the perpetrators accountable.
Source: AA-Reuters