Article 5EP4K Woman who set herself on fire in Lesbos refugee camp charged with arson

Woman who set herself on fire in Lesbos refugee camp charged with arson

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Helena Smith in Athens
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Pregnant Afghan woman gave testimony to prosecutor from her hospital bed

A pregnant Afghan woman who was severely injured when she set herself on fire in a refugee camp on Lesbos has been formally charged with arson and destruction of public property after giving testimony to a prosecutor from her hospital bed.

The 26-year-old, who is due to give birth next week, was told she would face trial for her actions and be unable to leave Greece. She has not been publicly identified.

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