Reza Barati was a 23-year-old asylum seeker from Iran. He arrived at Christmas Island last July, and was transferred to Manus Island in August. He was killed there on Monday.
1. On Sunday night at 8pm, thousands of Australians gathered to light candles in honour of Reza.
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#LightTheDark Brisbane
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We remember Reza. #LightTheDark
4. Amazing photos were uploaded to social media using the #LightTheDark hashtag.
Great turnout in support of asylum seekers @ #lightthedark Sydney protesting inhumane treatment of refugees
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Every candle a glimmer of hope. The Australia that could be. #LightTheDark
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Town Hall, Sydney, 8pm #LightTheDark @welcome2aussie @GetUp @LeilaDruery
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These kids get it #LightTheDark
9. As well as honouring Reza, many protested the government policy of sending asylum seekers who arrive by boat to offshore detention centres.
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Grieving the death of asylum seeker Reza Berati and grieving the violent policies of our govt #lightthedark
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We stand united with the refugees on Manus Island and demand action from our government. #lightthedark
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#LightTheDark To remember those we have allowed to be harmed and to ensure it does not happen again #auspol #change
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Remembering Reza, offering hope & support to the thousands of asylum seekers imprisoned and turned away #LightTheDark
14. Group vigils were held in major cities around Australia.
MT @luckytran Amazing what we can do when we come together Australia! #LighttheDark
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Arms raised and hearts united in Sydney. #LightTheDark
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The Sydney Town Hall Square crowd for refugee compassion #lightthedark overflowed.
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Thank you Sydney! 10,000 #lightthedark for 10,000 #asylum seekers in detention. We pledge to fight & end this cruelty
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#LightTheDark Melb crowd of 5, 000 holding lit candles showing their support for Reza Berati and all #asylumseekers
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Amazing. Great crowd in Brisbane tonight! RT @ohill8 #LightTheDark Brisbane
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Lighting the Dark - Port Adelaide at the base of a very familiar lighthouse. #LightTheDark
21. It wasn't just the large cities that got involved - smaller communities also took part.
#lightthedark in Hazelbrook, Blue Mountains- almost 100 community members shining a light @getup
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#newcastle #lightthedark My son, grandson of a refugee.
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#LightTheDark Kyneton Vic
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Small but beautiful gathering in Port Macquarie for #LightTheDark
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Bundeena residents #LightTheDark on Hordern's Beach.
26. Many who couldn't make it to a gathering did something to #LightTheDark in their own way.
#LightTheDark #asylumseekers we love you, you are not alone, you will be free & safe, we will not let you down again
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Not in my name #LightTheDark
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Australia was meant to be the safe place Reza was looking for. I am so ashamed. #LightTheDark #RIPRezaBerati
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#LightTheDark vigil near Cooma in memory of Reza Berati.
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From our young family in Burwood. Australia can do better than this. #lightthedark
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This gov doesnt reflect our family's values. We welcome asylum seekers into our country & into our home #LightTheDark
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For you, Reza. May you find your peace. #LightTheDark
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My coffee table tonight. #LightTheDark
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"If nothing we do matters, then all that matters is what we do." #LightTheDark from Coonabarabran. We're failing.
36. Even people around the world got involved.
#LightTheDark to pay respect to asylum seekers who have suffered under our watch. http://t.co/pRXBmu0A3K via @GetUp
It’s 10:54am in Stuttgart, but I’ve lit the candles for #RezaBarati. Hopefully out of his senseless death will come a change. #lightthedark
Out of a violent incident, #LightTheDark was a powerful message of compassion and hope.
In the darkest hour, I have finally seen hope. Thx to #LightTheDark tonight - you give me hope we can fight something other than tears.
Reading the #LightTheDark hashtag gives me hope. So much love and compassion there.
750 vigils organised in just 36 hours. A clear sign that Australians care. #LightTheDark