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Miss Finland's viral 'slanted-eyes' photo stirs racism firestorm

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  • Finland’s prime minister criticised the gesture as 'thoughtless and stupid' and warned the episode could harm the country’s international reputation.
  • Two Finnish MPs initially showed support by mimicking the gesture but deleted the posts after public backlash, underscoring political sensitivity around the issue.
  • The Miss Finland Organization described dethroning Dzafce as a difficult but necessary move to uphold inclusive values.

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Miss Finland's viral 'slanted-eyes' photo stirs racism firestorm

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Miss Finland's viral 'slanted-eyes' photo stirs racism firestorm

‘Racist’ slanted-eye gesture by Miss Finland sparks outrage

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/miss-finland-racist-gesture-picture-title-b2886163.htmlIndependent.co.uk
‘Racist’ slanted-eye gesture by Miss Finland sparks outrage

Finnish PM apologises over 'slanted eyes' controversy after 'racist' post by Miss Finland

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Finnish PM apologises over 'slanted eyes' controversy after 'racist' post by Miss Finland

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