Attacks on Quran continue in Denmark New attacks by Danske Patrioter take place in Copenhagen under police protection

August 9, 2023   

(Anadolu) A Danish anti-Islamic and ultranationalist group escalated attacks Wednesday on the Quran, despite wide-ranging condemnation.

Members of the Danske Patrioter, or Danish Patriots, burned copies of the Muslim holy book in front of the Turkish, Pakistani, Algerian, Indonesian and Iranian embassies in Copenhagen.

The provocations, in which anti-Islamic slogans were shouted, took place under police protection.

Videos shared by the group on Facebook are restricted.

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