Self-Immolation as Protest

SOURCE npr.org
An airman died after setting himself on fire to protest Israel's war in Gaza. NPR's Steve Inskeep discusses the history of self-immolation as a form of protest with scholar Michael Biggs.

Key Points

  • The airman's act was a form of protest against Israel's war in Gaza
  • Self-immolation has been historically used as a drastic form of protest

Pros

  • Sheds light on the use of self-immolation as a form of protest
  • Raises awareness about the conflict in Gaza

Cons

  • Tragic loss of life