Tibetan sets himself on fire while shouting "Free Tibet"!

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A Tibetan protestor set himself on fire outside the hotel of visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao here on Thursday.

The protestor, who was identified as Lhakpa, poured kerosene on himself and set himself alight shouting "Free Tibet" and "Hu is a killer". Police tried to douse the flames on his legs.

Lhakpa, who sustained burns on his legs, was among a several Tibetans demonstrating outside Hu's heavily guarded Taj Hotel.

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Hu is in Mumbai to address business leaders on the last day of his four-day visit aimed at boosting political and economic ties with neighbouring India.

http://www.dailyindia.com/show/85174.php/T...tside-Hus-hotel

[Mags 112]

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Edited November 24, 2006 by mags

[almaty 19]

hmmm. needs to watch some old viet nam monks..now, they knew how to set themselves on fire...

[KarenCee 3]

.....and this accomplished what (other than the obvious)?

[sakurasama 0]

It accomplished what it was supposed to. Namely to bring media attention to the occupation of Tibet by the Chinese and to convey the desperation of the refugees in India.

[cmartyn 0]

It accomplished what it was supposed to. Namely to bring media attention to the occupation of Tibet by the Chinese and to convey the desperation of the refugees in India.

Yep, Im all broken up about it..

BBL, Gotta go get a new Ticle my ### Elmo at Wal-Mart.

[KarenCee 3]

It accomplished what it was supposed to. Namely to bring media attention to the occupation of Tibet by the Chinese and to convey the desperation of the refugees in India.

.....and this will change the situation? Since when has media attention brought about by committing suicide brought about a radical change, a change that actually makes a positive difference?

[sarah and hicham 3]

*Jim Carrey voice* Smokin'!!

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