This is the shocking moment a trade union leader in Mongolia sets
himself alight to protest against the proposed sale of the country's
coal mining industry to China. The trade unionist had called for a press
conference in which he and others told the media about the appalling
problems faced by miners in Mongolia.
In a short mumbled statement he said: 'The government no longer supports
our company, families of the workers are forced to starve, this is why I
will burn myself for the people of Mongolia and our children.' He
poured liquid on his suit before setting himself alight as the startled
press pack reacted with horror to the unfolding drama.
After a terrifying minute, the blaze was finally put out with a fire
extinguisher. The man suffered serious burns and was rushed to hospital.
He is currently in a critical condition.
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