Holy Quran Torn in The Hague: Morocco Condemns in Strongest Terms Provocative Act – MFA –

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The Kingdom of Morocco condemns in the strongest terms the actions of an extremist who tore up a copy of the Holy Quran in The Hague, the Netherlands, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates said on Wednesday. The Kingdom “denounces this new provocative act that offends the sacred symbols and feelings of more than a billion Muslims,” the ministry said in a statement. “While recalling the values of tolerance and coexistence and respect for sacred symbols, the Kingdom of Morocco stresses the need to apply the law and act firmly to prevent any attack on religions and the feelings of their followers,” the same source added.