A Conservative Danish politician has even likened Soleimani's commemoration ceremony to honouring Osama bin Laden. At the same time, a counter-demonstration was held, where the Islamic Revolutionary Guard major general's portrait was burned.
Just over a week following Qasem Soleimani's death in a US drone strike in Iraq ordered by US President Donald Trump, the Iranian general Qasem Soleimani was commemorated at City Hall Square in Copenhagen.
Between 80 and 100 people showed up to commemorate Qasem Soleimani, the Danish newspaper BT reported. The dedication started off with solemn music, after which the attendees tried to light candles in the shelter of their umbrellas.
“I'm here because I simply think it's wrong. Those who have been killed fought [Daesh*], and if you are against terrorism, you have to support these people, not bomb them,” one of the attendees said. “I think it is important to remember these people and support their struggle to rid the world of terrorists in the Middle East”.
“We are here because we see it as a murder of an innocent man, a murder that should not have happened,” another one said, praising Soleimani for his fight against Daesh.
“He has just been responsible for what our religious principles stand for. One must resist injustice. One must resist tyranny,” a woman added.
At the same time, the demonstration sparked criticism among many Danish politicians. Conservative MP Naser Khader called the…
