Koran Burner Salwan Momika Murdered Live on TikTok
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January 30, 2025 14:07
stockholm, sweden - Salwan Momika, known for burning the Quran, was shot dead during a live TikTok broadcast. Background details revealed.
Salwan Momika's Controversial Background
Salwan Momika, a Christian raised in North Iraq, gained asylum in Sweden after being politically active in Iraq. Prior to moving to Sweden, he was a military and political figure in Iraq, known as a spokesperson for Christians in North Iraq.
Controversial Quran Burnings
In the summer of 2023, Momika and his associate Salwan Najem ignited outrage by burning the Quran in Sweden, leading to protests in many Muslim-majority countries. Iran's Ayatollah even warned of war with Sweden over the incidents.
Legal Consequences and Murder
Momika and Najem faced charges for the Quran burnings, but Momika's death during a TikTok livestream postponed the verdict. His murder, amidst a week of heightened criminal activity in Stockholm, remains unsolved. The Swedish government acknowledges the escalating violence and lack of control over criminal activities.
Unsettling Future
The Swedish Prime Minister expressed concern over the recent surge in violence, pointing to Momika's assassination as a distressing development. Speculation arises about potential links to organized crime, given Momika's numerous enemies and bounties on his head in the Middle East.