A young man commits suicide in Khost due to financial difficulties

KHOST: A youth committed suicide in the Tani district, Khost province, and lost his life, local sources confirmed. According to the sources, the incident occurred on Friday evening, and the victim was identified as “Ilham,” a resident of the Tani district. Initial information suggests that close friends of the young man cited despair over the current situation and economic difficulties as potential factors leading to this tragedy; however, the exact cause has not been officially confirmed. Meanwhile, reports indicate that the Taliban have restricted the dissemination of news related to suicide incidents in recent months, and families face limitations when conducting memorial services. This comes as poverty and unemployment have surged in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover, leaving many young people grappling with economic and social crises.