Young Man Dies by Suicide in Southern Afghanistan Amid Deepening Poverty

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – A 19-year-old man has died by suicide in southern Kandahar province, reportedly driven by severe poverty and economic hardship, according to local sources.

The sources identified the victim as Mohammad Yousuf, who ended his life on Saturday, July 5, in the Spin Boldak district. He had reportedly been struggling with financial problems in recent months.