GCC Secretary-General Condemns Desecration of Another Copy of the Quran in Sweden

This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on July 19, 2023 shows a general view of the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah. (SPA / AFP)
This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on July 19, 2023 shows a general view of the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah. (SPA / AFP)
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GCC Secretary-General Condemns Desecration of Another Copy of the Quran in Sweden

This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on July 19, 2023 shows a general view of the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah. (SPA / AFP)
This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on July 19, 2023 shows a general view of the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah. (SPA / AFP)

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States Jassim Mohammed Albudaiwi expressed on Friday his strong condemnation of the continued provocations against Muslims, and the desecration of another copy of the holy Quran in the Swedish capital Stockholm.

He stressed that these disgraceful and unacceptable acts provoke the feelings of Muslims all over the world, and that the Swedish authorities must take immediate and serious action to stop these behaviors and hold extremists accountable, said SPA.

Albudaiwi stressed that these heinous incitements contradict the principles of tolerance and freedom of religion, and are indicative of hatred, and extremism.

He also referred to the emergency session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which convened last week, and condemned the acts of religious hatred. The Council stressed the need for all countries and international organizations to prevent and address irresponsible acts in accordance with international laws, treaties and norms that protect and preserve religions.



Saudi Arabia Dispatches 54 More Aid Trucks to Syria on Sunday

Saudi aid trucks to Syria - Photo by SPA
Saudi aid trucks to Syria - Photo by SPA
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Saudi Arabia Dispatches 54 More Aid Trucks to Syria on Sunday

Saudi aid trucks to Syria - Photo by SPA
Saudi aid trucks to Syria - Photo by SPA

Fifty-four Saudi relief trucks crossed the Nasib Border Crossing into Syria on Sunday.

This comes as part of the Saudi humanitarian land bridge operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief).

According to SPA, the trucks are carrying essential supplies, including food, shelter, and medical aid, to assist the Syrian people in their time of need.

So far, a total of 114 relief trucks have crossed the Syrian border, and 13 relief planes have arrived at Damascus International Airport as part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to support brotherly nations during crises.