Court shown footage of Nauru refugee Omid Masoumali on fire

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It’s believed that the refugee set himself on fire after being convinced that he would remain on Nauru for another decade. 9News

"As I was getting up, trying to work out what next to do, that's when the incident occurred," she said.

The incident would be filmed and put on social media, he said, but he did not inform Mr Masoumali of his plan.

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But isn't Nauru a lot safer than living in Iran? That's what I cant understand, we offer them help and support but it's not good enough, they wanna get here the same day for their new house, car and pension. One less to process...

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His choice.

So......? He is one who ‘lost’ his passport & documents, & probably told a heap of BS to Oz officials who still can not confirm his past. His act was just to garner attention & face it, he burnt the lower leg of his trousers. Have has been stranded on Nauru by his own lies!

Oh because Nauru is such an evil place! 🤯🤯🤯🤯

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