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Why does Sweden allow Quran burnings?

33 min • 2 september 2023

In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local's James Savage and Becky Waterton, as well as Julia Agha, publisher of the Arabic-language news service Al Kompis.

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Here are some of the stories discussed:

Timeline

IN DATES: A short history of Sweden's Quran-burning crisis
EXPLAINED: How did a far-right extremist derail Sweden's Nato application?

Easter riots

Riots over Quran burning test Swedish tolerance
PODCAST: Why Sweden experienced its worst riots in decades

Social climate for Muslims in Sweden

Muslims in Sweden 'particularly at risk of discrimination': report
Opposition calls for Sweden Democrat to resign over Mohammed tweet

What does the law say?

EXPLAINED: What could Sweden actually do to stop its Quran burnings?

Danish ban

Denmark announces ban on Quran burnings

Julia's previous appearance on the podcast

PODCAST: Election fever, energy prices, and why integration is a two-way street

Terror threat

What you need to know about Sweden's terror threat
INTERVIEW: Terror threat against Sweden is unprecedented, expert warns

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