An Afghan citizen died of stab wounds in Canada.
Kabul Times News | 2026-05-18
Report; Sami Jahesh
An Afghan citizen died of stab wounds in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, following a street fight. Local media reported that the young Afghan was named “Imran Yousufi” and was 23 years old.
According to reports, the incident occurred near a Tim Hortons restaurant and it is said that the victim got into a fight while defending his cousin. Canadian police have launched an investigation into the incident and no further details about the motive for the attack have been released yet.
Sources in the Afghan community living in Canada have said that the incident has created a wave of concern and sadness among Afghan immigrants. A number of social activists have called on Canadian authorities to arrest the perpetrators of this incident as soon as possible and bring them to justice.
Canada has hosted thousands of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers in recent years, many of whom have moved to the country following political upheavals in Afghanistan. Despite better life opportunities, some Afghan refugees in Western countries also face social and security challenges.
Canadian police have urged citizens to cooperate with security agencies if they have information about this incident.
An Afghan citizen died of stab wounds in Canada.
