Embassy of Sweden in Iraq suspends operations until further notice

The Swedish Embassy to Baghdad has suspended operations until further notice after it was stormed and torched, according to a statement published on Sweden's official website of the management of the embassies.

"In connection with the demonstrations that took place outside the Swedish diplomatic mission [in Baghdad] on June 29 and June 30, as well as on July 20, the embassy is closed to visitors until further notice. The issuance of passports and processing of emergency documents is suspended," the statement said.