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REPORT: Syrian woman sets herself on fire in Tripoli

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25-03-2014 | 08:47

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REPORT: Syrian woman sets herself on fire in Tripoli

A Syrian woman identified as Mariam Khawla set herself on fire on Tuesday in front of the United Nations aid center in the northern city of Tripoli.

Mariam, 40, was reportedly protesting against the poor aid being presented to Syrian refugees in Lebanon.

This as a number of people rushed to help her and to put out the fire, transporting her to al-Salam hospital.

To watch Edmond Sassine's report, please click on the video above.

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