Danish opposition protests at government move to stop Koran burnings

FILE PHOTO: People demonstrate against the desecration of the Koran in Denmark, in Sanaa, Yemen July 24, 2023. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Seven Danish opposition parties on Thursday voiced objection to the government's efforts to make it illegal to burn copies of the Koran, arguing that legislation would be an unacceptable restriction on freedom of expression.

Outrage in the Muslim world over desecration of the Koran in front of embassies of Muslim countries in Denmark and Sweden has prompted both governments to say they will look for ways to legally restrict the burnings.