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Syrian Suspect Arrested in Murder of Anti-Islam Activist

10/16/2025

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A 24-year-old Syrian man has been identified as the suspect in anti-Islam campaigner Salwan Momika's January murder, according to a public prosecutor.
Momika was shot three times in a carefully planned killing.
A detention hearing is scheduled for Friday before an international arrest notice is issued.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson suggested a possible connection to foreign powers.
Sweden raised its terrorism alert in response to threats linked to these events.

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A 24-year-old Syrian man has been identified as the suspect in anti-Islam campaigner Salwan Momika's January murder, according to a public prosecutor.
Momika was shot three times in a carefully planned killing.
A detention hearing is scheduled for Friday before an international arrest notice is issued.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson suggested a possible connection to foreign powers.
Sweden raised its terrorism alert in response to threats linked to these events.