Denmark: Rasmus Paludan Defies Ban-Burns Koran

 Danish-Swedish national and politician (Denmark), Rasmus Paludan, defied a ban on Koran burning imposed upon him by Danish police in Copenhagen. Today, he burned a Koran in front of the Turkish embassy.

The below article from the Swedish news outlet, Aftonbladet, is translated by Fousesquawk.

The link actually has three articles, only the top one is translated.

Paludan burns a Koran in Copenhagen

-TT (news)

Posted at 14:11 (2-1-25)

Caption: Rasmus Paludan at a previous event

The Danish-Swedish politician and provocateur, Rasmus Paludan, has burned a Koran outside Turkey's embassy in Copenhagen, as he shows in a video on X.

On Friday, Danish police announced based on " a concrete assessment", was banned from demonstrating in Copenhagen the next day. Paludan chose to defy this. 

"The solution is to not tell Copenhagen police you are holding a protest," says Paludan in the video, "and to allow the action as a way to honor the murdered Koran-burner, Salwan Momika.

Paludan has stated that after Momika's murder in Södertälje, he was contacted by PET, the Danish counterpart to Säpo (Swedish Security Police). Like Momika, he has burned copies of the Koran in public on several occasions.

Netherlands: 11-Year-Old Girl Stabbed to Death in Broad Daylight

The suspect in custody

-NOS (nl)

It has happened again-this time in the Netherlands. In the community of Nieuwegein (Utrecht province), an 11-year-old girl from Eritrea was stabbed to death in broad daylight. A 29-year-old man, reportedly from Syria, was arrested near the scene. According to neighbors, they had earlier alerted police numerous times about the man's strange behavior. 

This is a scene playing out all too often in Europe. Now we have an innocent 11-year-old girl dead.

The below article from De Telegraaf (nl) is translated by Fousesquawk. A video with English subtitles is pending.

11-year-old girl stabbed to death in Nieuwegein, 29-year-old suspect arrested

One hour ago Domestic

Utrecht- An 11-year-old girl was stabbed to death Saturday on Anemoon Street in Nieuwegein. First aid was given on the street, but in the afternoon came the report that she died of her wounds. Not far from the crime scene, a 29-year-old suspect was arrested, according to Utrecht police. Residents say they have long been worried about the man.

A medical team sped to the scene by helicopter after the violence was reported. Anemoon Street was largely cordoned off for the investigation and was soon filled with police cars, as can be seen in the images. A white screen was set up on the street.

As yet, nothing is clear about the incident. Witnesses are asked to come forward. "The police are continuing the investigation."

Neighbors say that the family (of the victim) is originally from Eritrea. The girl would have celebrated her birthday on Friday. As for the arrested man, according to people in the neighborhood, he was reported at least three times to the authorities on account of his confused behavior. According to them, the suspect comes from Syria. The police can not yet confirm this. (As seen) in the photos, he was taken away handcuffed by police. 

Victim assistance

A spokesperson for the police states that victim assistance is available for neighbors who witnessed the tragedy. At the place where the girl died screens have been placed to shield  her (from view). The police are conducting an investigation there. In addition, the street where it happened, Anemoon Street, is closed off. 

"People are emotional. They are shocked, anxious, and sad," the spokesperson says. "We are at the scene, and for those who need it, we are giving an arm around the shoulder."

The neighborhood residents have seen how the ambulance services and trauma helicopter responded on Saturday.

Mayor of Nieuwegein speaks of "nightmare"

The mayor of Nieuwegein, Marijke van Bekering, speaks of a "black page for the relatives and for Nieuwegein".

"What happened here today is horrible. Our thoughts now go out, first of all, to the relatives, family, and friends of the victim," said Van Bekering, who called the tragedy "a nightmare for everyone". The mayor announced that the police are conducting the investigation. "As a community, we are offering support where needed."

The arrested suspected will appear (in court) Saturday evening or Sunday, said a police spokesperson. Whether the victim and suspect knew each other is not clear.

* Update: From Algemeen Dagblad. Hat tip Gates of Vienna and Vlad Tepes for subtitling. Translation by Fousesquawk.

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