Salwan Momika, Koran burner, shot dead during TikTok livestream in Sweden

Salwan Momika, a 38-year-old Iraqi Christian known for burning copies of the Koran in Sweden, was shot dead during a livestream on TikTok in Sodertalje. His controversial protests, which included burning the Koran during significant Islamic holidays, had sparked outrage and condemnation across Muslim nations, leading to heightened security concerns in Sweden. Five individuals have been arrested in connection with his death, which occurred just before a court was set to deliver a verdict on charges of inciting ethnic hatred against him. Authorities had previously raised Sweden's terrorism alert due to the backlash from Momika's actions, which resulted in protests and unrest. The case underscores ongoing tensions surrounding free speech and religious sensitivities in Sweden. Following Momika's death, the court postponed the ruling regarding his incitement charge due to the incident.