Qur'an burning in Stockholm: UK statement

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said:

The burning and desecration of the Qur’an in Stockholm is deeply insulting to Muslims around the world and completely inappropriate. We denounce hatred on the basis of religion or belief. We will defend freedom of religion or belief for all, and promote mutual respect. We recognise the deep suffering experienced by Muslims around the world caused by the burning of the Qur’an.

Further information

This is 1 of 2 statements the UK released in the wake of attacks on the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad in July 2023. You can view the second statement: Violence at Swedish Embassy in Baghdad: UK statement.