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Coroner says 'lack of resettlement certainty'contributed to refugee's death

A supporter holds a placard following the Omid Masoumali Inquest findings

A supporter holds a placard following the Omid Masoumali Inquest findings Source: AAP

In 2016, Iranian refugee Omid Masoumali set himself on fire, and died from organ failure two days later in a Brisbane hospital.


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By Stefan Armbruster, Sofija Petrovic

Source: SBS



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In 2016, Iranian refugee Omid Masoumali set himself on fire, and died from organ failure two days later in a Brisbane hospital.



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