Self-immolation of a young Kurdish citizen in Javanroud (Iran)

23:47 - 27 February 2012
KURDPA – A young Kurdish citizen from Javanroud (a city located in the west of Iran) has lost his life due to self-immolation, his dead corpse was found in the suburbs.

Based on a report by KURDPA news agency, Abed Waladi, 22, went out of home after a family dispute on February 26, and committed suicide in the suburb of the city. He has lost his life because of severe burning.

The suicide rate is very high among the deprived people of western provinces of Iran in comparison with others due to the large scale of economical problems and widespread unemployment.