A man in eastern Khost province died by suicide on Friday, August 22, reportedly due to economic hardship, local sources said on Sunday.
The man, identified as Zinatullah from Mama Shaheed village, shot himself with his personal rifle around 9 a.m., according to sources.
Neighbors said Zinatullah had been struggling with severe financial problems and unemployment, leaving him unable to support his family.
Suicides in Khost have risen sharply in recent weeks. Amu’s figures show that at least 11 people, including Zinatullah, have died by suicide in the province over the past month.
