Man Commits Suicide by Jumping Off Giza Pyramid

An Egyptian man committed suicide on Sunday after jumping off the Giza Pyramid.

According to preliminary investigations, the Egyptian guy was attending a party held at an archaeological area near the Giza Pyramids yesterday evening. After that he was spotted by security guards climbing the Pyramid of Khafre, asking him to descend to save his life, but he refused and went up till the top of the pyramid to commit suicide by jumping-off himself.

Security forces moved and detained the body of the deceased after investigating the scene. The prosecution has ordered the emergency to move the body to the morgue after hearing the witnesses’ statements.

Some people said that the man suffered a psychotic break triggered by problems with his family, which sparked his suicidal thoughts.

Investigators say the man suffered a psychotic break triggered by problems with his neighbors, which sparked his suicidal thoughts.

Investigations are underway to know what motives behind the incident.

Egypt has always been listed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to have the lowest suicide rate, at less than five suicides per 100,000 people.

Suicide cases in Egypt is often registered as accidental deaths by families of the deceased, as it is considered a sinful act.

Suicide is a subject that many don’t take seriously or even acknowledge. However, how are we supposed to address one of the leading causes of death worldwide? This is why we need to become more informed and broaden our understanding regarding this issue. We should also do our very best to offer people the help they need in their darkest moments, and the best way to start is to talk about important issues like this more, raise awareness and be understanding of one another’s struggles.