apr 2, 2001 - Shahraz Kayani Commits Self-Immolation
Description:
A Pakistani Citizen granted refugee status in Australia protests the delay in reuniting outside Parliament House in Canberra. At this point, the process had already taken five years and was unlikely to succeed until Mr Kayani could raise $75,000 to pay for the care of his middle daughter who had cerebral palsy. He died within three months of infection caused by his burns.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 2, 2001
Now
~ 24 years ago