• An Iraqi woman ends her life by burning in Baghdad following marital disputes

• Authorities launch an official investigation as suicide cases rise in Iraq due to psychological, social, and economic pressures

A tragic incident occurred in Baghdad on Wednesday, where a woman set herself on fire inside her home after conflicts with her husband, the details of which are still unclear.

Security sources reported that the incident took place in the Al-Waziriyah area in northern Baghdad, where the woman poured gasoline on herself and ignited it.

Authorities have opened an official investigation to determine the circumstances and motives behind the incident, with preliminary information suggesting that marital disputes may have been the main factor behind this tragedy.

This case reflects a growing phenomenon in Iraq, where hundreds of suicides are recorded annually. The causes are often linked to psychological, social, familial, and economic pressures, in addition to the effects of certain narcotics and mind-altering substances.