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August 2, 2023

Sweden Says It Will Not Alter Free Speech Laws After Burning of Qur'an Sparks Protests
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Sweden has defended its free speech laws and says it has no plans to
change them amid a growing backlash to public burnings of the Qur'an.
The burnings, which have also taken place in Denmark, have triggered
widespread international condemnation and protests in Muslim countries.


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