Sweden will not expel Iraqi man behind recent Koran burning protests despite deportation order

Sweden's migration agency recently made a decision to deport an Iraqi man, Salwan Momika, who had burned copies of the Koran, the sacred book of Islam. However, they have decided not to enforce this order due to concerns that Momika would face torture upon returning to his home country. This decision comes in the wake of Sweden raising its terrorism alert to the second-highest level, following a series of Koran burnings that sparked outrage among Muslims and led to increased threats against Swedish citizens both domestically and internationally. Momika, a refugee from Iraq, has been at the forefront of these actions, expressing his desire to protest against Islam and its holy book.

The Swedish Migration Agency initially decided to revoke Momika's residency permit, citing that he had provided false information on his application. Despite this, they acknowledged that they could not carry out the deportation order due to the risk of torture and inhumane treatment Momika would face if he were sent back to Iraq. They added that if the situation changes, they would proceed with the deportation. Earlier this year, the agency had announced that they were re-evaluating Momika's residency permit.

Momika has publicly stated his intention to remain in Sweden, accusing the Swedish Migration Agency of making a grave error. He suspects that there are hidden political motives behind their decision and has vowed to appeal against it. Meanwhile, anti-Islam activists in Sweden and Denmark, two of the world's most liberal countries, have continued to burn copies of the Koran, an act that many Muslims consider to be a serious offence. Last week, a Tunisian gunman killed two Swedish football fans in Brussels, an incident that Sweden's prime minister believes underscores the need for Europe to enhance its security measures. The gunman claimed to be a member of the Islamic State and took responsibility for the attack in an online video.