Denmark condemns Quran copy burning as ‘shameful act’
Baku, July 23, AZERTAC
Denmark on Saturday condemned the provocative act of burning a copy of the Muslim holy book, the Quran, calling it a "shameful act" that disrespects the religions of others, according to Anadolu Agency.
The Foreign Ministry said in a statement posted on Twitter that the provocative act hurts many people and creates a division between different religions and cultures.
Despite religious freedom in Denmark, many Danish citizens are Muslims. "They are a valued part of the Danish population," the statement stated.
The country believes that freedom of expression and assembly must be respected, it said, adding that "Denmark supports the right to protest but emphasizes that it must remain peaceful."
On Friday, members of the Islamophobic and far-right nationalist group "Danske Patrioter (Danish Patriots)" burned a copy of the Holy Quran in front of Iraq's Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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