Swedish Quran Burner Salwan Momika Shot Dead During Livestream

The controversial activist's killing has led to the arrest of five suspects, with authorities investigating potential foreign involvement.

Salwan Momika, an Iraqi refugee known for Quran burnings in Sweden, was fatally shot during a TikTok livestream at his residence in Sodertalje.
Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the killing, but authorities have not disclosed their identities or confirmed if the shooter is among them.
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson suggested potential links to a foreign power, and security services are deeply involved in the investigation.
Momika’s Quran desecrations in 2023 led to international outrage, strained Sweden’s relations with Muslim-majority countries, and elevated the nation’s terrorism threat level.
The killing occurred shortly before a Stockholm court was set to rule on charges of inciting ethnic hatred against Momika, a decision now postponed.