SUICIDE BOMBER OR MURDER VICTIM?: A CAPTIVE PHYSICIAN’S OBSERVATION OF A FUTURE SUICIDE BOMBER

He number of suicide bombings substantially increased in recent years in Afghanistan resulting in devastating consequences for Afghans and the coalition forces. In Afghanistan, a significant number of suicide bombings are carried out by individuals with who are coerced or have mental illness. Here we present the case of a would - be suicide bomber observed by a captured physician. The physician’s testimony and observations showcase that not all suicide bombings in Afghanistan are voluntary acts. We conclude that, with appropriate intervention, it is theoretically possible to reduce the number of suicide bombings. We recommend that the scientific community explore measures to improve psychiatric care in Afghanistan, a measure that will not only improve the quality of life in the country but also reduce causalities related to suicide bombing