A far-right group that calls itself the Soldiers of Odin is patrolling the streets of Finland dressed in leather jackets, saying people need protection from the influx of migrants.
But not all Finns feel the same. Clowns calling themselves the Loldiers of Odin (think LOL – laugh out loud – plus soldiers) is responding.
Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Helsinki-based reporter Ilpo Salonen about the colorful activists.
Guest
- Ilpo Salonen, reporter based in Helsinki.
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