Denmark taking Al-Qaeda threat ‘seriously’ amid anger over Qur’an burningsCOPENHAGEN: Denmark is taking a threat earlier this week by terrorist organization Al-Qaeda “very seriously” amid lingering anger over recent public burnings of copies of the Qur’an. The militant terror group issued a threat against Denmark and Sweden through its official media channel As-Sahab, confirmed by the Danish security and intelligence service, Politiets Efterretningstjeneste. “We have issued a security alert to Danish embassies and emphasized the host countries to provide their support,” said Rasmussen. “Religious freedom is a fundamental human right protected by various treaties and conventions. Denmark, and then prime minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen, stood firm on the right to freedom of expression at the time.

Source: Ethiopian News August 17, 2023 17:18 UTC