Self Immolation
DefinitionSuicide by setting oneself on fire.
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Tibet140 Tibetans have self-immolated in Tibet and China since February 27, 2009. Self-immolations by Tibetans protesting Chinese domination of Tibet have had a greater impact than earlier protests. Despite the considerable loss of life during the Tibetan protests in 2008, casualties were simply not reported by the Chinese government. Self-immolations result in dramatic images of the protester, while burning or afterwards, which can be easily transmitted over the internet to news media and supporters.
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