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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Suzan Fraser

Turkey says Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about its reliability as a possible NATO member

AP

Turkey’s foreign minister said Tuesday that Swedish authorities’ failure to prevent Quran-burning protests in their country is raising security concerns and questions about Sweden’s credentials for possible NATO membership.

But Hakan Fidan said Turkey would still approve Sweden’s membership in the military alliance if Stockholm “completes its homework” and presses ahead with efforts to address Turkey’s concerns.

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