Iraq has expelled Sweden’s ambassador and recalled its own top diplomat from Sweden following protests against Quran desecration incidents in Sweden.
Driving the news: Iraq’s decision comes after the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad was stormed and part of it set on fire by protestors.
* Tensions were fueled by a Quran-burning incident in Stockholm last month, carried out by an Iraqi national.
* Despite the incident, Swedish police sanctioned a gathering which could have involved another public Quran burning.
Protests Unfolded: Two men protested against Islam outside the Iraqi embassy in Stockholm, mistreating the Quran and an Iraqi flag.
* The demonstrators caused outrage in Iraq, which escalated into the storming of the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad.
* The Swedish government accused Iraqi authorities of failing to protect their embassy and confirmed the evacuation of staff.
Diplomatic reactions: Following the attack, Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered the expulsion of Sweden’s ambassador and recalled their own top diplomat from Sweden.
* Swedish authorities have said they may consider revising rules around Quran protests to avoid similar incidents in the future.
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