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.
"Recent developments with threats targeted at Sweden and Swedish interests are serious and affect Sweden's security," the Swedish Security Service SAPO said in a statement.
"The developments mean that Sweden is deemed to be in greater focus than previously for violent Islamic extremists globally." 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.Thousands of
took to the streets to protest after Rasmus Palundan's actions, which also provoked anger in other parts of the Muslim world.
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