Thu Jan 30 17:31:41 UTC 2025: ## Quran-Burning Protester Shot Dead in Sweden
**Stockholm, Sweden** – Salwan Momika, the Iraqi man whose Quran burning sparked widespread protests and international outrage, was shot dead in an apartment in Södertälje, Sweden, on Wednesday evening. Stockholm police confirmed the death of a man in his 40s following a shooting and announced the arrest of five suspects.
Momika, who had been charged with agitation against an ethnic group for his actions, was reportedly livestreaming on social media at the time of the shooting. His death prompted the postponement of his upcoming court verdict.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:11 PM local time. Police responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment building in Hovsjö, where they found Momika with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that the security services are investigating potential links to foreign powers. Momika’s actions, which took place outside Stockholm Central Mosque in 2023, ignited protests and attacks on Swedish embassies, notably in Baghdad, leading to the expulsion of the Swedish ambassador. While Swedish law permits such protests under freedom of speech, the government has since pledged to explore ways to restrict similar actions.
The investigation into Momika’s death is ongoing. The five arrested individuals are currently being questioned. While unrelated to the shooting, the article also mentions other news including damage to an undersea cable and financial troubles at a Swedish battery manufacturer.
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