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Swedish Migration Authorities Refuse Deportation of Iraqi Man Who Burned Koran, Citing Risk of Torture

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Migration authority Sweden ordered that a man Irak who burned a copy of the Koran several months ago was deported from the country. However, Swedish migration authorities also said they would not deport the man. What is the reason?

As reported Reuters and Al ArabiyaFriday (27/10/2023), Swedish migration authorities explained that the reason for not carrying out the deportation order was because the Iraqi man identified as Salwan Momika it risks being tortured in its country of origin.

In August, Stockholm authorities raised their terrorism alert to the second highest level and warned of increased threats to Swedish citizens both at home and abroad, following the terrorist attacks. burning of the Koran which was held in Sweden sparked threats from extremist circles.

This provocative action also drew the anger of Muslims around the world.

Some of the acts of burning the Koran were led by Momika, who is a refugee from Iraq and has stated that she wants to protest against all Islamic institutions and ban the holy book.

“Yesterday, the Migration Agency decided to withdraw his status and residence permit, and decided that he should be deported,” a spokesperson for the Swedish Migration Agency told Reuters.

The spokesperson explained that the reason for the deportation order was that Momika provided false information about her residence permit in her application.

However, a spokesperson for the Swedish Migration Agency said its authorities would not carry out the deportation order, as the man would face the risk of torture and inhumane treatment if he was returned to Iraq.

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(nvc/ita)

2023-10-27 07:06:52
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