The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the burning a copy of the Holy Quran on Wednesday -first day of Eid Al-Adha- in Stockholm, Sweden.
In a statement on Thursday, the warned of the serious gravity of such actions, which contradict international efforts to spread the values of tolerance, moderation, and rejection of extremism.
The organization called on the governments of the countries concerned to take effective measures to prevent its recurrence, affirming its condemnation of such reprehensible acts that some extremists deliberately commit.
OIC underlined the need to adhere to the Charter of the United Nations, regarding the promotion and encouragement of respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all at the global level, without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion.
Source: Qatar News Agency