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Self-immolation
Ritualistic and political suicide method / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the act of self-immolation. For the record company, see Self Immolation (record label).
Self-immolation is the act of setting oneself on fire. It is mostly done for political or religious reasons, often as a form of protest or in acts of martyrdom. Due to its disturbing and violent nature, it is considered one of the most extreme methods of protest.[1]
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