Chief of the European Affairs Ambassador Ahmed Ebrahim Al Qarainees handed the Swedish diplomat an official note of protest against the Swedish authorities which allowed extremists to burn and desecrate copies of the Holy Quran under the protection of the police in the center of Stockholm.
The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned the recurrence of these heinous acts, as a serious provocation to Muslims, and a violation of international principles, covenants and resolutions.
These include the resolution of the UN Human Rights Council to condemn any advocacy of religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence.
The resolution has also called on states to adopt national laws, policies and frameworks to prevent and criminalize such acts and hold those responsible to account.
The ministry stressed the need for the concerned authorities in the Kingdom of Sweden to take immediate and decisive measures to stop these abusive practices that go beyond the limits, controls and ethics of expression of opinion, and to contribute to the efforts of the international community to respect religious rights and freedoms and prevent abuse of all religions, beliefs, sanctities and religious symbols.
These include combating Islamophobia crimes, and applying constructive cooperation in establishing a culture of peace, tolerance and mutual respect, in a way that enhances security, peace and human coexistence among all religions, cultures and civilizations, said the ministry,
Source: Bahrain News Agency