The #SwedenLetThemGo conversation on Twitter heats up as Swedes add their thoughts to the issue. Journalist and social media consultant Joe Lee (@klubbkiddkl) debates the issue with several Twitter users from Sweden.
The hashtag was created as a way for Malaysians to unite and pressure the Swedish government to expedite the process of Azizul Raheem Awalludin & Shalwati Nurshal’s case.
However, the majority of Swedes think that abuse against children is wrong under the local laws. They also hope for Malaysians to respect that judicial system.
Below are the conversation between Joe Lee and Björn Höglund (@IamBjornH) who said that the children should be protected.
Magnus Kolsjö (@MagnusKolsjo) thinks that Malaysia and Sweden have different definition on what is "right" but he also hoped for this case to be settled immediately.
Rikard (@galaxyhero) says Sweden has a good judicial system.
American E. Dacey-Fondelius (@Fondacey) questions the Swedish juridical system and if it was right to remove the children from their parents' care without further investigation.
The issue has also garnered attention of the international press. Below is a report from bbc.co.uk under the 'News From Elsewhere' section:
The website of a radio station in Sweden 'Sveriges Radio' also published a story on #SwedenLetThemGo in the local language:
