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Despair in Ghor: Afghan Woman's Tragic Self-Immolation

5/6/2025

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In a heartbreaking incident on April 30, 2025, an Afghan woman in Ghor province took her own life by self-immolation, reportedly to flee a forced marriage. The oppressive Taliban regime has triggered a mental health crisis among women, with suicide rates soaring. As international oversight dwindles and deportations from Pakistan worsen their struggles, Afghan women and girls desperately seek help and hope.

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In a heartbreaking incident on April 30, 2025, an Afghan woman in Ghor province took her own life by self-immolation, reportedly to flee a forced marriage. The oppressive Taliban regime has triggered a mental health crisis among women, with suicide rates soaring. As international oversight dwindles and deportations from Pakistan worsen their struggles, Afghan women and girls desperately seek help and hope.