Child’s Death in Taiz Sparks Shock and Raises Questions About the Impact of Video Games

A tragic incident in the city of Taiz has sparked widespread shock after a 12-year-old boy, Yahya Majed Al-Jabri, was found dead inside his home in Al-Thawra neighborhood, in a case that remains under investigation by security authorities.

Local sources in the area reported that the child was found deceased on Thursday, leaving his family in deep shock after discovering the incident inside the المنزل.

According to preliminary information, the child had been spending long hours playing the video game PUBG. Sources indicated that he had recently faced repeated family pressure to reduce his gaming time and focus on his studies, which is believed to be a possible factor linked to the incident, though no official confirmation has been made so far.

Security authorities continue their investigations to uncover the details and circumstances surrounding the case, with no final results announced at the time of writing.

This incident comes amid growing warnings about the increasing impact of certain electronic games on children, following similar cases reported recently, raising broader concerns within society about their psychological and behavioral effects.

Source: Jameel Al-Samet