Sweden Democrats Politician Linked to Hate-Filled Facebook Group
Susanne Cederholm of the Sweden Democrats faces scrutiny over her role in a hate-filled Facebook group.
Key Points
- • Cederholm administered a Facebook group spreading hate and threats.
- • The group was named 'Backa upp Richard Jomshof - stoppa Islam i Sverige'.
- • It was created in support of Richard Jomshof after his controversial remarks.
- • The group has been removed following a report by Expo.
Susanne Cederholm, a politician from the Sweden Democrats, has been identified as the administrator of a Facebook group that disseminated hate speech and death threats against minorities and political opponents. The group, titled 'Backa upp Richard Jomshof - stoppa Islam i Sverige', was originally formed to support Richard Jomshof amid backlash for his comments regarding Islam during the 'korankrisen'. Following a report by the newspaper Expo, the group has been removed from the platform.
The revelation raises significant questions about political responsibility and the role of elected officials in monitoring online hate speech. Cederholm declined to comment when approached by P4 Blekinge, stating that she was unable to respond at that time. The incident underscores ongoing concerns in Sweden about the implications of hate speech on social media and the political accountability of those who may endorse or facilitate such forums.