Denmark limits Quran-burning protests
Burnings of the Quran at protests are something that Denmark wants to see less of. The Danish government has made the observation that the demonstrations have “reached a level where, in many parts of the world across continents, Denmark is being viewed as a country that facilitates insult and denigration of cultures.”
COPENHAGEN: In response to criticism over incidents in which the Quran was desecrated in Denmark and Sweden, the Danish government announced Sunday that it will investigate legal options for putting an end to rallies involving the burning of holy texts under certain conditions.
The government wants to “explore” intervening in instances where “other countries, cultures, and religions are being insulted, and where this could have significant negative consequences for Denmark, not least with regard to security,” according to a statement from the foreign ministry. It noted that such protests helped radicals further their cause.
“This must of course be done within the framework of the constitutionally protected freedom of expression and in a manner that does not change the fact that freedom of expression in Denmark has very broad scope,” it continued, highlighting it as one of the most significant values in the nation.
Diplomatic tensions have increased recently in the Middle East and the two Nordic nations as a result of several rallies involving the burning of the Muslim holy book.
The protests, according to the Danish government, have “reached a level where Denmark, in many parts of the world across continents, is being viewed as a country that facilitates insult and denigration of the cultures, religions, and traditions of other countries.”
According to the statement, some of the behaviours had the “primary purpose” of provoking others and “could have significant consequences.”
In a large number of Middle Eastern countries, envoys from both Denmark and Sweden have been requested.
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