But the nation halted his deportation, according to AP, stating that his life would be in jeopardy if he were sent back to Iraq, according to EU Helpers.
After figuring out that Salwan Momika had given false information in his asylum application, the Swedish Migration Agency made its decision.
According to a representative of the Migration Agency, a deportation order was issued but was put on hold for security concerns. Reports from the Swedish media state that Momika received a residency visa in 2021.
Tengroth, however, voiced his worries that, should he return to his nation of birth, this person might face torture and horrible treatment. According to an AP article, this highlights the fact that Sweden has taken into account the possibility that the deportation may not be carried out.
After burning or defiling the Muslim holy book during anti-Islamic riots, Monika provoked outrage both in Sweden and outside. Authorities in Sweden allowed his protests under the pretext of freedom of speech, but his actions alarmed the government and security personnel, who said they would turn Sweden into a terrorist target.
Ulf Kristersson, the prime minister of Sweden, announced in August of this year that border controls would be tightened in the country due to security concerns following Quran burnings.
He emphasized that more electronic border surveillance would be implemented by the nation.
Right now, we communicate with the Swedish intelligence services on a daily basis. We consider the issue to be that serious," Kristersson said.
The Swedish prime minister also emphasized that the nation's goal is to bar entry for anyone with tenuous ties to the state.
In an effort to deter immigrants from entering the country, the Swedish government has announced that it will cut subsidies for anyone arriving from non-EU nations.
In addition, Sweden intends to enact laws mandating that citizens of non-EU countries learn Swedish in order to be competitive in the highly skilled labor market.
The country's authorities have stepped up their efforts to reduce the number of people making unauthorized entry attempts into Sweden.