Salwan Momika killed in Sweden

Salwan Momika killed in Sweden
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Salwan Momika, a 38-year-old Iraqi refugee in Sweden, was fatally shot in Södertälje while livestreaming on TikTok. Known for publicly burning copies of the Quran in 2023, his actions had previously led to international protests and heightened tensions between Sweden and Muslim-majority countries. Swedish authorities have arrested five individuals in connection with his death and are investigating potential links to foreign entities. Momika was awaiting a court verdict for charges related to incitement against an ethnic or national group at the time of his death.