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Muslim nations demand action after ‘Islamophobic’ Quran burning

Children hold copies of Islam's holy book during a demonstration in Karachi, Pakistan, after the desecration of the Quran in Sweden [Fareed Khan/AP]

Muslim nations including Iran and Pakistan say the desecration of the holy Quran amounts to an incitement of violence and have called for accountability after a series of stunts in Sweden caused a backlash around the world.

A motion filed at the United Nations human rights body on Tuesday, in response to the latest incident last month, calls on countries to review their laws and plug gaps that may “impede the prevention and prosecution of acts and advocacy of religious hatred”.

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