Maldives Condemns Quran Desecration Outside Dutch Embassies in The Hague

Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement last night condemning the tearing of copies of the Holy Quran in front of several embassies in The Hague, Netherlands last Saturday.

The statement said the repeated and public acts of the desecration of the Holy Quran cannot be justified under the guise of freedom of speech and expression. 

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The statement further read that states need to adopt national laws, policies and law enforcement frameworks that address, prevent and prosecute acts and advocacy of religious hatred that constitute incitement to discrimination or violence. 

The increasing number of incidents of religious intolerance, negative stereotyping, hatred, and violence against Muslims is of grave concern. 

The Government of Maldives reiterates its call to end such abhorrent acts against Islam. Concerted global action is necessary to combat the rise of islamophobia and hate speech.