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Horrific moment trade union boss sets himself alightOriginal description:
A trade union boss in Mongolia has been badly injured after setting himself alight at a press conference. He had briefly mumbled about the sale of the country's coal mining to China before taking the drastic action
The horrifying moment a Mongolian union boss sets himself on FIRE to protest sale of country's coal mining industry
Union leader in Mongolia protested about proposed sale of coal mines
Doused himself in liquid and then set himself on fire in front of press pack
There were screams as his fellow union members beat him with jackets
WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT
This horrifying footage shows the shocking moment a trade union leader in Mongolia sets himself alight to protest against the proposed sale of the country's coal mining industry to China.
The unnamed trade unionist had called for a press conference in which he and others told the media about the appalling problems faced by miners in Mongolia.
In a short mumbled statement he said: 'The government no longer supports our company, families of the workers are forced to starve, this is why I will burn myself for the people of Mongolia and our children.'
He poured liquid on his suit before setting himself alight as the startled press pack reacted with horror to the unfolding drama.
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