Libyan man burns himself in protest in Tripoli

A Libyan young man on Tuesday burned himself in central Tripoli in protest against his poor living conditions.

According to a Tripoli hospital, Abu-Alqasem, 28, was in critical condition, with burns covering nearly all of his body, reports Xinhua news agency.

Social media posted a video clip showing Abu-Alqasem setting himself alight in the centre of Martyrs Square and another man trying to extinguish the fire.

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