Killing of Salwan Momika

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On 29 January 2025, Salwan Momika, an Iraqi refugee residing in Sweden known for controversial Quran burnings that sparked international diplomatic tensions, was assassinated in Södertälje. The shooting and subsequent police response occurred during a TikTok livestream, and occurred hours before a scheduled court verdict regarding his anti-Islamic demonstrations was to be announced. On 16 October 2025, Swedish court documents identified a 24-year-old Syrian man named Bashar Zakkour, who lived in Sweden, as a suspect. The suspect's location is currently unknown.

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