Warning: This article discusses suicide and contains details which may disturb some people.
An asylum seeker has been hospitalised after setting himself on fire on the site of a former offshore Australian detention centre.
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Healthcare professionals have previously described the mental health conditions of many on Manus island as "devastating".
On Monday, Australian media, including AAP and news.com.au report the 30-year-old Somalian man was in the East Lorengau camp when he set himself on fire.
Refugee Shamindan Kanapadhi said on Facebook the "highly depressed" man was in a critical condition.
"He has been taken to hospital for immediate medical assistance," he said. "This is out of control."
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has publicly said New Zealand is open to taking 150 refugees a year off Australia's hands, rather than let them stay in detention camps activists have described as not even being fit for dogs.
Kanapadhi said people on Manus Island are mentally unwell, and their physical and mental conditions continue to deteriorate.
Where to find help and support:
Shine (domestic violence) - 0508 744 633
Women's Refuge - 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE)
Need to Talk? - Call or text 1737
What's Up - 0800 WHATS UP (0800 942 8787)
Lifeline - 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland
Youthline - 0800 376 633, text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
Samaritans - 0800 726 666
Depression Helpline - 0800 111 757
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
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