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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"US Airman's Self-Immolation Sparks Political Protest Debate"

Left-wing presidential candidates and activists are praising the U.S. airman who tragically committed suicide by setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. in protest of the ongoing war between Israel and Gaza. Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein and independent presidential candidate Cornel West lauded the airman's "sacrifice" and "courage," while the Democratic Socialists of America expressed solidarity with his cause. The Pentagon described the incident as a "tragic event," and the Air Force is continuing to investigate.

via Fox News|

#genocide #israel #politics

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

"Anarchist Ties: The Tragic Self-Immolation of US Airman at Israeli Embassy"

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.

via The Guardian US|

#anarchist #israeli-embassy #religious-sect

tragedy1 year ago•2 min saved

"Aaron Bushnell: The Tragic Story of a US Airman's Self-Immolation"

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.

via WMUR Manchester|

#israeli-embassy #protest #self-immolation

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

"Tragic Incident: US Airman Sets Himself on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy in Washington"

A 25-year-old US airman, Aaron Bushnell, died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC, stating he would "no longer be complicit in genocide." The incident, which occurred on Sunday afternoon, prompted an investigation by the Washington police department and involved the US Secret Service, with concerns about a suspicious vehicle at the scene. This tragic event follows a similar incident in December when a protester self-immolated in front of the Israeli consulate in Georgia.

via BBC.com|

#investigation #israeli-embassy #self-immolation

international-affairs1 year ago•2 min saved

"US Airman's Fiery Protest Against Israeli Actions in Gaza"

An active duty US airman set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in protest against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, stating he did not want to be complicit in genocide. He was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries, and the incident is under investigation. The Israeli embassy confirmed none of its staff were injured. This act follows ongoing protests against the Israeli war on Gaza, with a similar incident occurring in December outside the Israeli Consulate in Atlanta.

via Al Jazeera English|

#gaza #international-affairs #israeli-embassy

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

MMA fighter kills U.S. airman in Florida bar brawl.

An amateur MMA fighter, Ross Johnson, has been charged with manslaughter in the death of U.S. airman, Dayvon Larry, outside a Florida bar. Larry was punched once in a parking lot near the bar and later died in the hospital. Johnson was identified as a suspect based on security video and ultimately confessed to the altercation. The incident occurred after fights broke out both outside and inside the Coyote Ugly Saloon.

via NBC News|

#bar-brawl #crime #florida