Riots in Sweden: Over 40 Arrested

Riots broke out in Sweden over the weekend. Dozens of people have been arrested after violent clashes between police and protesters. What triggered the violence? A far-right politician claims that he burned a copy of the Quran. In our next report, we'll give you the details. The air was filled with smoke. Vehicles were set on fire and police vans were greeted with stones. Multiple Swedish cities have witnessed violent clashes since last week. Hundreds of people have been injured, and more than 40 have been arrested, as a result of this man's inflammatory speeches. He is a Danish-Swedish politician. Paladan's party live-streamed these pictures last week, showing him burning Islam's holy book, the Quran. Paladan has staged such burnings before, and says he will do it again. This statement sparked this fury. It led to protests and counter-protests. The clashes started in cities like Ling Shaping and Norshipping over the weekend. They spread to the city of Malmo, where a school was set alight. Clashes were also reported in Sweden's capital, Stockholm. By Sunday, the cops had become the target of the protesters.

Despite the tensions, the police officers didn't revoke permission for Rasmus Paladin's outfit. Stram's curse for organizing ralliesThe far-right group was established in 2017. It is known for its strong anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant agenda. Ram Kurz is trying to drum up support ahead of the general election in September this year. In the 2019 election, Paladin came close to entering parliament. The growing anxieties over crime and migration gave the group a boost, but in 2020, the paladin was sentenced to three months in jail. He was charged with racism and defamation. Sweden's justice minister has slammed Paladin for his brand of politics in an interview. He called him a right-wing extremist fool whose only goal is to drive violence and division. However, that criticism wasn't good enough for some Islamic nations. Saudi Arabia has condemned the clashes. Iraq and Iran summoned Swedish ambassadors to register their protest.