The chance of Turkey's ratification of Sweden's NATO membership appears thin after the protests following the Quran-burning incident in the Scandinavian nation. Even as most of the NATO membership welcomed the move of Sweden and Finland's accession to NATO, Turkey has been in a diplomatic stand-off with the nations over several issues and has been demanding concessions from Sweden, one of which is the extradition of Kurds.

'Won't support Sweden's NATO membership', says Turkish President Erdogan

In pics | Politician burns Quran during protests in Sweden draws condemnation from Turkiye

Right-wing extremists gathered allegedly to burn Quran in Sweden which led to clashes with police. Riot-like situations were reported in several Sweden towns with at least three people getting injured and multiple vehicles getting torched. Sweden Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has condemned the violence.

Why are riots happening in Sweden?

The prosecution in Sweden has decided to drop the preliminary investigation into the burning of the Quran, arguing that burning of the holy book is "not illegal".

Swedish prosecution says Quran burning not 'illegal', decides not to press charges

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'Won't support Sweden's NATO membership', says Turkish President Erdogan

In pics | Politician burns Quran during protests in Sweden draws condemnation from Turkiye

Why are riots happening in Sweden?

Swedish prosecution says Quran burning not 'illegal', decides not to press charges