Would-be girl bomber says she had no choice

Veneer, a young woman from Iraq, once aspired to be a doctor but found herself arrested with explosives strapped to her waist. She claims innocence, stating she was tricked by her husband and others. The video explores her story, the allure of paradise promised to martyrs, and the desperate tactics of Al Qaeda, including recruiting young girls. Veneer is unique as a captured would-be suicide bomber, and her family history of involvement in such acts complicates her claims.

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