According to reports from human rights sources, on the afternoon of Friday, February 20, 2026, “Khalil Salami“, an 18-year-old Ahwazi Arab youth from the “Qaleh Chanaan” area of Ahwaz, died by suicide at his family home.
According to the reports, he had been under severe psychological pressure and serious economic hardship.
This tragic incident once again highlights the growing livelihood crisis and psychological pressures faced by young people in the marginalized areas of Ahwaz, underscoring the urgent need for greater social and economic support for citizens.
