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  • Man attempts to set himself alight at Gaza protest

    01/03/2009 3:16:32 PM PST · by TornadoAlley3 · 61 replies · 1,687+ views
    irishtimes.com ^ | 01/03/09 | AOIFE CARR
    Protestors burn the Israeli flag outside Leinster House during the Ireland Palestine demonstration in Dublin today. Photo: Matt Kavanagh A man attempted to set himself alight at a protest today in Dublin over the continued bombing of Gaza. The man, who appeared visibly distraught, set his arms and shoulders alight before onlookers managed to extinguish the flames. He was not seriously injured. The incident happened at around 1.45pm this afternoon at the Central Bank in Dublin where around 600 people had gathered to protest at Israeli attacks in Gaza. The protest continued without incident to Leinster House and finished this...