Breaking news: Same name, same scandal… This time in Denmark! Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the Danish far-right Tight Direction Party (Stram Kurs), who burned the Quran in front of the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm on January 21 in Sweden, carried out the same provocation this time in Copenhagen. There was also a strong reaction from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the provocation. Here are the details of the scandalous event…
HE FIRED THE QURAN WITH A HELMET
Paludan came across the mosque belonging to the Islamic Society at the end of the Friday prayers in the Dortheavej district of Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. The far-right leader burned the Qur’an with a helmet on his head at the point where the police cordoned off right in front of a gas station.
TRIED TO GET ATTENTION
Rasmus Paludan, looking at the Muslims coming out of the Friday prayer, tried to attract attention by waving an insulting material in his hand. The mosque community kept its cool against the provocateur. The notables of the congregation advised those who left the prayer to stay away from the area in order to avoid provocation.
The Danish police closed the street to entrances and exits while taking strict security measures around the mosque.
ALSO SCANDAL EXPLANATION…
Paludan also made a scandalous statement by sharing a post addressing President Erdogan. Paludan said that from now on he will burn a Quran every week. “I will burn the Koran every Friday in front of the Turkish embassy in Copenhagen until Sweden becomes a NATO member,” Paludan said. Stating that he will burn the Qur’an three times in Denmark’s capital Copenhagen today, Paludan said, “Today I will burn the Qur’an in front of a mosque, once in front of the Russian embassy, and once in front of the Turkish embassy.”
MUSLIM YOUTH WITH WATER AND FIRE EXTINGUISHING CYLINDERS ON HANDS
In the meantime, it was seen that a group of Muslim youth, who had water and fire extinguishers in their hands, had been warned by the police.
During Paludan’s provocation, teşrik takbirs were given outside the mosque with loudspeakers.
The far-right name left the area, where he stayed for about 40 minutes, again under police protection.
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN: WE ARE CURED IN THE MOST STRONG WAY
“We condemn in the strongest terms that the hate crime committed in Sweden against our holy book, the Holy Quran, is allowed to be committed again today in Copenhagen, Denmark, by the same Islamophobic charlatan,” the ministry said in a statement. it was said.
“THIS IS A PROVOCATION FOR THE DANISH MUSLIM MINORITY”
Halid al-Subeyhi, a Palestinian mosque volunteer, speaking to AA correspondent, replied that they are used to this situation, which is not the first time.
Stating that Paludan has carried out this provocation in front of many mosques in Denmark for more than two years, Subeyhi said, “Our message to him is: ‘Don’t do this, this is not freedom of expression. This is a provocation for the Danish Muslim minority.'”
Khalid al-Subeyhi stated that the Muslim community is careful not to provoke provocation, “He is a sick man. He wants to provoke Muslims to draw attention.” he said.
Turkish citizen Sedat Güzel, who stated that he came to the region to see the incident, said, “99 percent of Danish citizens are against Paludan’s provocations.” said.
Paludan, in his social media account yesterday, announced that he would burn the Quran in front of a mosque in Denmark, as well as Turkish and Russian embassies, and the Danish authorities gave him permission.
PALUDAN ALSO BURNED THE QURAN IN SWEDEN
Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the Danish far-right Strict Direction Party, burned the Quran in front of the Stockholm Embassy in Sweden on January 21 in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, and no one was allowed to approach Paludan during the protest held under the protection of the crowded police.
The Swedish government’s permission to burn the Qur’an in Paludan was reacted by many Islamic countries, especially Turkey.
Edwin Wagensveld, the leader of the Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamization of the West (PEGIDA) movement in the Netherlands, tore the Qur’an in a solitary action in The Hague.
Attacks on the Qur’an are protested in Turkey and many countries in Sweden and the Netherlands.
SWEDEN FOREIGN MINISTER AGAIN FROM FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström said that he did not want to speculate on the impact of the burning of the Holy Quran in front of the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm on the NATO membership process.
At a press conference with his Latvian counterpart, Edgars Rinkevics, Billström stated that the Triple Memorandum was signed between Sweden, Finland and Turkey.
Stating that there are clear terms and obligations in the memorandum, Billström said, “We have a clear and clear commitment here. We will fulfill them.” said.
Asked about the impact of the burning of the Holy Quran in front of the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm on the NATO membership process, Billström said, “I don’t want to speculate on this issue. Of course, there is freedom of expression in Sweden and this is something everyone can use. But I would like to underline that the Swedish government It in no way condone or encourages such events, such as the burning of scriptures.” gave the answer.
“WE WILL TRY TO UNDERSTAND TURKEY’S CONCERNS”
Latvian Foreign Minister Rinkevics said: “We will try to understand Turkey’s concerns accurately and clearly. It is important that this is completed before the NATO Summit in July. So we have a little more than 5 months to complete the ratification process.” he said.
Pointing out that the dialogue with Turkey should continue and the legitimate interests of the three countries should be respected, Rinkevics said, “I am sure we will find a decision that fits member states such as Latvia, Turkey, England and the USA. Because we are a family of responsible countries.” used the phrases.
ISRAEL’S FOREIGN MINISTRY ANNOUNCES THAT THE TORAT BURNING ACTION IS PREVENTED IN FRONT OF ISRAEL’S EMBASSY IN STOCKHOLM
A person protested in front of the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, and received permission to burn the Torah. The protester withdrew his application for permission as a result of attempts by Israeli authorities. Making a statement on the subject, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the act of burning the Torah in front of the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm was prevented.
Israel’s Ambassador to Stockholm, Ziv Nevro Kulman, wrote on his social media account that the protester was blocked after the Israeli government contacted the Swedish authorities. (AA/UAV)