Sweden and Iraq
Sweden to protest Iraq death sentences for three citizens
The Swedish government said that three of its citizens had been sentenced to death in Iraq for 'involvement in a shooting', and said it would summon Baghdad's envoy over the matter.
Iraqi ex-defence minister arrested at Stockholm's Arlanda Airport
Former Iraqi defence minister Najah al-Shammari was briefly arrested after arriving in Sweden, where he is suspected of benefits fraud.
Iraqi police officers jailed for failing to protect Swedish embassy
An Iraqi court gave 18 police officers jail sentences of up to three years for failing to stop protesters storming and torching Sweden's embassy in Baghdad, security officials said.
Iraq asks Sweden to extradite Quran burner – but is it even possible?
Baghdad has asked Sweden to extradite Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, who stoked international outrage by desecrating the Quran. But it may be a futile request.
Sweden's embassy in Iraq relocates to Stockholm over security concerns
The Swedish embassy in Baghdad has temporarily relocated to Stockholm, after protesters stormed and torched the compound earlier this week.
Saudi Arabia and Iran summon Swedish diplomats to denounce Quran protests
Middle East powerhouses Saudi Arabia and Iran have joined in the criticism of Swedish authorities for allowing protests to go ahead that desecrate the Quran on free speech grounds.
US condemns attack on Swedish embassy in Baghdad
The United States said it was 'unacceptable' that Iraqi security forces did not prevent protesters from storming the Swedish embassy in Baghdad and setting fire to it.
What actually happened at Quran protest in Stockholm?
A man stomped on a copy of the Quran but Swedish media reported no one saw him set fire to it at a protest in Stockholm. Here's what happened – and what could happen next.
Iraq expels Swedish ambassador as diplomatic rift deepens over protests
Iraq has ordered the Swedish ambassador to leave and withdrawn its chargé d'affaires from Stockholm after police granted a permit to a protest at which a man said he'd burn the Quran.