Another Self Immolation

This sort of protest seems to be becoming more and more popular. This individual set himself afire because he was due to be deported. Maybe if more people are inclined to do this, these pictures might serve as a deterent.

PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2004 - An Iranian asylum seeker known only as Hassan screams in pain after setting himself on fire outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur, January 27, 2004. Hassan torched himself on Tuesday after failing to obtain political asylum and was due to be sent back. Hassan survived the self immolation and was sent to the hospital for treatment.

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[edit on 04/12/10 by GradyPhilpott]