All articles tagged with #self immolation
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Reuters
The head of a Russian defence factory, Vladimir Arsenyev, set himself on fire outside the Kremlin in protest over the pressures and contractual issues faced by his company amid Russia's ongoing Ukraine conflict, highlighting the severe challenges and government pressures on Russia's defence sector.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WABC-TV
A 37-year-old man, identified as Max Azzarello, set himself on fire near the New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial. Azzarello, described as a "conspiracy theorist," doused himself with an accelerant, possibly an alcohol-based cleaning solution, and lit himself on fire. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, while several police officers sustained minor injuries. Azzarello, who had been seen in the park for several days, left pamphlets with conspiracy theories before the incident. The NYPD is investigating his movements and reviewing his online presence.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
A man set himself on fire outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump is standing trial, and emergency crews took him away in critical condition. The man, identified as Maxwell Azzarello, used an alcohol-based cleaning substance to light the blaze and threw "conspiracy-theory-type" pamphlets in the air before the incident. The incident occurred as jury selection concluded for Trump's trial, which marks the first criminal trial of a former US president in the country's history.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
A young man set himself on fire near the Lower Manhattan courthouse where jurors were being chosen for the criminal trial of former President Donald J. Trump. The man doused himself with accelerant in a park across the street from the courthouse, and despite efforts from onlookers and police officers to extinguish the flames, he was taken away in an ambulance. It remains unclear what motivated his actions, and the incident is still under investigation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
A young man set himself on fire outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump's hush money trial is taking place, with unclear motives and condition. The victim, Max Azzarello, left a manifesto on a Substack newsletter, criticizing U.S. political and economic systems. The trial has a full panel of jurors and alternates, with defense lawyers expected to plead to keep evidence of Trump's prior bad acts away from the jury. Trump's defense team is using social media to weed out biased jurors, and the trial will not be televised or live streamed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Jury selection for the criminal trial of former President Donald J. Trump concluded with 12 jurors and six alternates being empaneled, while a man set himself on fire in a park across the street from the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse. The trial, stemming from a hush-money payment made during the 2016 presidential campaign, is expected to begin opening statements next week. The man who set himself on fire was critically injured and transported to a hospital. Additionally, potential jurors opened up about their lives in court, with some becoming emotional, and a Sandoval hearing is scheduled to determine the questions prosecutors can ask Trump if he chooses to testify.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old US Air Force airman, set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, as a protest against Israel's military actions in Gaza, shouting "Free Palestine" before collapsing and later dying in hospital. His shocking act has prompted vigils and discussions among activists, while friends in San Antonio, Texas, where he lived, struggle to comprehend his extreme protest and mourn the loss of a "normal, quiet, friendly" guy who volunteered with community groups and embraced leftist politics.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Aaron Bushnell, a former U.S. Air Force cyberdefense operations specialist, self-immolated outside the Israeli embassy in Washington to protest Israel's military offensive in Gaza. His act has sparked vigils and new protests, while also drawing criticism. This was the second such protest in the U.S. in recent months, following a similar incident in Atlanta. Senator Tom Cotton has inquired about Bushnell's past "extremist leanings."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Democracy Now!
Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old U.S. Air Force member, self-immolated in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., as a protest against U.S. support for Israel's actions in Gaza. His act of protest, captured on a live stream, has sparked vigils and discussions about the ongoing conflict. His friend, Levi Pierpont, described Aaron as a person with a strong sense of justice, and emphasized that Aaron's action was not about suicide, but about using his life to send a message.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Intercept
Aaron Bushnell, an active-duty U.S. Air Force airman, self-immolated in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington to protest Israel’s war on Gaza, expressing disillusionment with the military and his role as a service member in Reddit posts. The Intercept linked the Reddit account to Bushnell, revealing his struggles with financial issues, initial enthusiasm for the Air Force, and eventual regret for his involvement. His posts became increasingly pro-Palestinian, denouncing Israel and expressing support for armed Palestinian resistance, before his self-immolation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Self-immolation has been used as a form of extreme political protest for decades, with recent examples including a U.S. Air Force airman, a Colorado climate activist, and a prominent LGBTQ rights attorney. The shocking nature of these acts has proven effective in raising public awareness of various causes, with historical examples including protests against anti-Buddhist discrimination in Vietnam and China's rule over Tibet. While some question whether self-immolation distracts from the protest's message, sociologists believe it continues to capture global attention and highlight the severity of the protesters' grievances.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian US
Aaron Bushnell, a US airman, burned himself to death in protest over US's role in Israel's military strikes in Gaza. He was an anarchist with ties to a strict religious sect and had enrolled in a computer science degree course. Bushnell livestreamed the self-immolation on Twitch, shouting "Free Palestine" before setting himself on fire. He grew up in a religious compound with links to a school in Canada that was accused of control and intimidation. He had been on active duty since May 2020 and was set for discharge in May after a four-year term of duty.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Military.com
The Air Force identified Senior Airman Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old cyber defense operations specialist, as the individual who set himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. Bushnell, who had been on active duty since May 2020, recorded the self-immolation as an extreme act of protest, expressing dissatisfaction with the U.S. role in the Israel-Hamas War. He screamed "free Palestine" before collapsing to the ground, and his death has deeply affected the Air Force community. This incident marks the second act of self-immolation related to the ongoing Israel and Hamas conflict.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WMUR Manchester
Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old U.S. Air Force member and engineering student at Southern New Hampshire University, set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., in protest of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, calling it "genocide." He died from his injuries, and the Secret Service is investigating his motives. Bushnell had enrolled at SNHU to pursue a computer science degree and was scheduled to start the upcoming term.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
A 25-year-old U.S. Air Force member, Aaron Bushnell, died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., declaring that he "will no longer be complicit in genocide." The incident occurred amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, drawing attention to the ongoing military offensive in Gaza. Bushnell had been staying at a Travelodge in Maryland, and the Air Force confirmed he was a cyber defense operations specialist. The act follows a similar self-immolation outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta in December, both believed to be extreme political protests.