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Tunisian street vendor dies after setting self on fire
[ENGLISH.ALARABIYA.NET] A Tunisian street vendor who set himself on fire after authorities seized his merchandise has died, a health official said on Monday."The young man was admitted to hospital with third degree burns on Friday. He died of his injuries today," said Imed Maaloul, head of health services in Tunisia's second city Sfax. Officials in Sfax said the young man, who was not immediately named, had been tossed in the calaboose Drop the rod and step away witcher hands up! as he tried to sell 3,000 packs of contraband cigarettes. Media reports said he took his own life after authorities seized the merchandise. Posted by: Fred 2015-10-13 |
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