A Swedish court confirms the deportation order of an Iraqi for burning copies of the Koran

Sweden’s handling of the case involving an Iraqi citizen who repeatedly burned the Koran within its territory has drawn international attention and condemnation. A Swedish court recently confirmed the deportation order for Salwan Momika, the individual responsible for the Koran burnings. However, the court has decided not to execute the deportation at this time, citing the potential risks Momika may face if returned to Iraq.

Karin Dahlin, chief counsel of the Immigration Court, stated, “The deportation order cannot be carried out while there is a risk of persecution.” Although Momika no longer has international protection, the court upheld his deportation order. The court found that Momika had deliberately provided false and omitted vital information during his residence permit application process in Sweden.

The decision to deport Momika comes after the Swedish General Directorate of Migration authorized his deportation last October. However, the process is currently on hold until Momika’s residence permit expires on April 16.

Sweden’s tolerance of the Koran burnings has sparked criticism from Muslim-majority countries. Some nations have even summoned Swedish diplomats to seek explanations for the incident.