“I will no longer be complicit in genocide [in Gaza]. I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest,” the man apparently said before setting himself alight and repeatedly shouting “Free Palestine!”

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  • Maeve@kbin.social
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    8 months ago

    Yes, my first thought was, “Crikey! Has anyone in the united states self -immolated, before?!”

    It’s a horrific way to call attention to a cause. I’m sure after his best possible recovery, his military unit will rally to prosecute to add to his anguish.