Sweden increasingly a focus for Islamic extremists

8/2/2023 19:29

        Sweden has moved into the spotlight for violent Islamic extremists globally after a number of incidents including the recent public burning of the Muslim holy book, the Koran, the security services said on Wednesday.
        
        Sweden and neighbour Finland last year launched bids to join NATO, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
        
        The membership process has been held up by Turkey, which says the two Nordic countries, primarily Sweden, are not doing enough to fight terrorism.
        
        The burning of the Koran by a far-right politician outside the Turkish embassy last month has ratcheted up tensions.