Omid Masoumali set himself on fire on Nauru after UN officials 'upset' partner, inquest told

Partner tells inquest Iranian refugee was angry after she became frustrated with visiting officials

An Iranian refugee fatally set himself on fire on Nauru after his partner became frustrated with a conversation with United Nations representatives about their plight, an inquest has heard.

The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has painted a bleak picture of their life after leaving Iran for Australia in June 2013 while giving evidence at an inquest into Omid Masoumali’s death.

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