A Swedish journalist shamefully joked about Ukrainian refugees: they demand an apology from her

What the journalist said

The essence of this program is that its participants, usually Swedes, guess true or false statements proposed by a “commission”. It included the same Elaf Ali. The presenter asked which immigrant group received the most permits to live in Sweden in 2022. To this the journalist replied that they were talking about Ukrainians.

But you don’t have to think about it so much, because they are fair-haired, so they merge. This is perhaps most noticeable in brothels,” she added.

Excerpt from the show that outraged Ukrainians: watch the video

Ukraine demands an apology

Andriy Plahotniuc, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Sweden, responded to the situation. He stated that he was “deeply upset,” and also condemned the words of journalist Elaf Ali.

I consider such statements deeply offensive and absolutely unacceptable, given the circumstances of the full-scale Russian military aggression against Ukraine, because of which Ukrainian women were forced to flee abroad, saving their lives and the lives of their children,” the Ukrainian diplomat emphasized.

The Ambassador called on the journalist to apologize. Also asked the management of the SVT channel, which showed this show, to take measures to such incidents would not be allowed in the future.

The journalist complained about the “bombing” on social networks

< p>Elaf Ali did not expect that her shameful words would instantly spread across the Internet, and that she would have to answer for them. The journalist began to complain that she was being “bombarded” on social networks for a “joke.” She added that “the idea that a group of people are immune to jokes being made on them is crazy.” “.

Even the local residents were indignant at her words. They also poured a fair amount in the comments and called on the journalist to ask for forgiveness to the Ukrainian women who were fleeing the war abroad.

But the journalist decided not to stop. She also decided to attack those who were outraged by her words. In her opinion, they are “dishonest hypocrites who pretend to care about women.”

You're “angry” at the comedy show's depiction of reality, not at the fact that it's happening – or at the men who buy sex? I hope you feel better after poured out their disgusting racism,” she would not let up.

Meanwhile, the channel announced that do not plan to take action. Like, what was said in this program is “within the framework of freedom of speech.” Christina Hill, the program manager, added that this project plays on “stereotypes and nationalities.”

Let us pay attention to the words of a representative of the public organization supporting Ukrainian refugees in Sweden, RefugeeHope. UA&SE by Kristina Gevchuk. She noted that sexually offensive language is punishable under Swedish law. So she is looking for legal experts in Sweden who could help “get justice and an official apology from the TV station.”