Nauru asylum seeker sets herself alight

A Somali woman seeking asylum in Australia has set herself on fire in protest at her detention at a centre on the Pacific island of Nauru. The 21-year-old suffered critical injuries after covering herself in fuel and setting herself alight. Last week, a 23-year-old Iranian died after setting himself alight at the same facility. Nauru […]

A Somali woman seeking asylum in Australia has set herself on fire in protest at her detention at a centre on the Pacific island of Nauru.
The 21-year-old suffered critical injuries after covering herself in fuel and setting herself alight. Last week, a 23-year-old Iranian died after setting himself alight at the same facility.
Nauru is one of several off-shore detention centres for asylum seekers operated by Australia.Human rights groups have strongly criticised Australia’s policies towards asylum seekers.