RASC News Agency: Local sources from Kandahar have reported a tragic incident where a 16-year-old boy ended his life by hanging himself. The teenager, identified as Akhtar Mohammad, was a resident of Ahmadzoi village in the Arghistan district of Kandahar. According to sources, he took his own life on Saturday, December 1. However, the specific reasons behind his decision remain undisclosed. The Taliban authorities in Kandahar have confirmed the incident, stating that investigations into the matter are ongoing. While they have questioned the boy’s family and friends, they have yet to uncover any clear motive or contributing factors.
Taliban officials have noted that neither Akhtar Mohammad nor his family had any known personal disputes or conflicts. They described the circumstances surrounding his death as complex, requiring more time to ascertain the underlying reasons. The Taliban have assured the public that efforts to determine the cause of the suicide are continuing. This incident highlights a distressing trend of rising suicides in Afghanistan since the Taliban’s return to power. Experts point to mounting psychological pressures, widespread unemployment, severe economic hardships, untreated mental health issues, and a lack of accessible healthcare as key drivers of the crisis.
These challenges, which have intensified under the Taliban regime over the past three years, have claimed the lives of many individuals. Despite their claims of addressing the nation’s problems, the Taliban government has failed to alleviate poverty and unemployment. Furthermore, they have made little to no substantive efforts to mitigate the dire socio-economic and mental health challenges plaguing Afghanistan.
