Cartoonist draws a political strip criticizing the Syrian government.
Syrian government sends goons to snatch him out of his car, beat him and break his hands, set his beard on fire, put a bag over his head and dump his body in the street.
Cartoonist replies to said thugs with the above image.
http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/08/26/ali-ferzat-syria-cartoonist-hands-broken/