Australia has vowed no change to its refugee policy after a Somali woman seeking asylum set fire to herself in protest over her detention on the Pacific island of Nauru.
The 21-year old is said to be in a critical condition.
It is the latest immolation by a refugee in Australian custody. Last week, a 23 year-old Iranian man died after setting himself alight.
Australia's Immigration Minister
Peter Dutton acknowledged there had been a rise in cases of self-harm but blamed refugee advoctates…
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The 21-year old is said to be in a critical condition.
It is the latest immolation by a refugee in Australian custody. Last week, a 23 year-old Iranian man died after setting himself alight.
Australia's Immigration Minister
Peter Dutton acknowledged there had been a rise in cases of self-harm but blamed refugee advoctates…
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2016/05/03/australia-vows-no-change-in-asylum-policy-after-somali-woman-sets-herself-on
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