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Quran Burning Sparks Outrage and Blasphemy Debate in UK

6/8/2025

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On February 13, 2025, Hamit Coskun ignited a Quran outside the Turkish embassy in London, sparking outrage as he protested against Islamic extremism. Following the incident, he was assaulted and faced charges for a religiously aggravated offense. A judge's ruling highlighted the act's hateful undertones, igniting a fierce debate over blasphemy laws in the UK.

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On February 13, 2025, Hamit Coskun ignited a Quran outside the Turkish embassy in London, sparking outrage as he protested against Islamic extremism. Following the incident, he was assaulted and faced charges for a religiously aggravated offense. A judge's ruling highlighted the act's hateful undertones, igniting a fierce debate over blasphemy laws in the UK.