Sweden: Arson Attack on Luleå Mosque

In a statement, FIFS said: “This is the second attack of this kind in a short period. The Hultsfred Mosque was recently targeted in a deliberate fire, which has heightened growing concerns within the Muslim community in Sweden.”

The statement added: “The recurrence of such attacks against Mosques fuels a sense of insecurity among Muslims. This occurs alongside political and media discourse that fosters suspicion toward Muslims and turns them into legitimate targets in public debates.”

The federation emphasized that “any attack on mosques is an assault on religious freedom and democracy,” warning that the repetition of such incidents is “extremely dangerous.”

Faraj Semmo President of FIFSe, also called on authorities “to prioritize investigations in this regard and strengthen protection for places of worship that may be at risk.”