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Riots broke out in Malmö at night, with objects thrown at police officers and burning tires PHOTOS: Reuters
Sweden has banned the leader of the Danish far-right party Rasmus Paludan, known for its anti-Islamic provocations, from entering Swedish territory for two years because his behavior could represent a “threat to the fundamental interests of society,” reported AFP.
“We suspect that he will commit a crime in Sweden,” said Kale Persson, a Malmö police spokesman.
Paludan, leader of the Stram Kurs (Stram Kurs in Danish) party, intended to arrive yesterday in Malmö, southern Sweden, to organize an anti-Muslim demonstration during which the Koran would be burned, BTA reported.
According to the police, he had previously submitted an application for a permit, which was rejected as neither his safety nor that of passers-by or counter-protesters could be guaranteed. However, the Dane tried to reach the city, but was arrested in Lernaken, near Malmö. According to the police, he in fact violated the prohibition to enter Sweden, which was the reason for his expulsion.
Paludan responded on Facebook with the following message, accompanied by three “crying with laughter” emoticons: “He returned from Sweden with an entry ban for 2 years. However, rapists and murderers are always welcome.” His supporters in Malmö still gathered yesterday for a rally during which three people suspected of inciting racial hatred were arrested, local media reported.
Riots broke out late at night in Malmö, with objects thrown at police and burning tires after some 300 people gathered to protest anti-Islamic activities at the same spot where right-wing extremists burned the Koran earlier that day. According to Aftonbladet, several anti-Islamic actions were carried out in the city yesterday, including three men kicking each other on the holy book in a square.
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