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5-yr-old model, family forced to move for ‘security reasons'

Mother-of-five, Terry Mango, told BBC that her family has moved house in Sweden for security reasons.

The youngster has been caught up in a racism row since the release of a controversial H&M ad campaign were he is seen wearing a green hoodie with the inscription, “Coolest monkey in the jungle."

The ad has been criticised and finally had to be pulled down by the luxury fashion brand, accompanied by a lukewarm apology.

Mother-of-five, Terry Mango, told BBC that her family has moved house in Sweden "for security reasons."

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Many social media users were angered when Terry defended the brand by telling people to stop "crying wolf."

Action and Reaction

In South Africa, protesters vandalised a H&M outlet over the photos that have since gone viral.

Despite the backlash Terry has faced over the issue, she still doesn't believe H&M had a racist agenda.

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"I respect other people's opinion on the issue. I know racism exists, but does the shirt to me speak racism? No it doesn't," she told BBC Outside Source.

Consequences

The Weeknd and G-Eazy have ended their H&M partnerships over the ad.

Thankfully, Liam Mango remains oblivious to the crisis surrounding him.

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