Shaheer Choudhury

As Head of Editorial at Islam21c, Shaheer is a regular contributor who has a passion and commitment for staying on the pulse in regards to global geopolitical and general current affairs, whilst paying close attention to the changing world conditions of Muslim populations. Prior to joining Islam21c, he developed a couple of years' experience in the health and social care sector, and previously worked as a caseworker at HHUGS. He has also volunteered at the Muslim Youth Helpline. Shaheer holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Kingston University. He is a Trustee of HHUGS.

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Canada witnesses numerous anti-Muslim attacks in recent days

8 Hij 42 ◦︎ 18 Jul 21 9 Min Read

While Canada is often deemed to be the “freest country in the world” for its acceptance of immigrants and openness towards other faiths and beliefs, the reality now is beginning to look quite different.

Bashar al-Assad hands himself fourth presidential term

8 Hij 42 ◦︎ 18 Jul 21 7 Min Read

It comes as no surprise that the farcical election had been rejected even before it took place. Western nations including the UK, US, France, Germany, Italy, and others have declared the vote to be “neither free nor fair”.

Israel detains 40 students after attending rally in support of Palestinian family, whose home was razed

7 Hij 42 ◦︎ 17 Jul 21 5 Min Read

At least 40 Birzeit University pupils – the educational establishment that prides itself in being “the most prestigious Palestinian university” and “a thorn in the side of the occupation” – were arbitrarily detained by Israeli occupation forces on Wednesday evening.

ECJ rules hijab can be banned in workplaces “under certain conditions”

6 Hij 42 ◦︎ 16 Jul 21 6 Min Read

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) – Europe’s highest court – has ruled that private companies have the prerogative to introduce a ban on the hijab in their workplaces.

Parliamentary debate on UK attendance at 2022 “Genocide Games” set for today

5 Hij 42 ◦︎ 15 Jul 21 7 Min Read

Islam21c calls upon all readers to take part in grass-roots action by engaging in a show of strength against the Chinese Communist Party’s abhorrent treatment of the Uyghurs.

Fifty-two dead in Bangladesh food-processing factory blaze

1 Hij 42 ◦︎ 11 Jul 21 5 Min Read

The owner of the factory, along with four of his sons, has been charged with murder amidst a police investigation into the cause of the fire.

Despite ceasefire with Turkey, Russia acts with impunity in murdering dozens in Syria

1 Hij 42 ◦︎ 11 Jul 21 7 Min Read

Despite giving assurances that it will cease hostilities, Russia has been responsible for coordinating numerous aerial attacks since June in the northwestern Syrian city of Idlib.

Photos of Indian Muslim women stolen & auctioned in perverted “Sulli Deals” application

30 Qid 42 ◦︎ 10 Jul 21 9 Min Read

More than 80 women have been adversely affected in this latest round of blatant Islamophobia against the third largest Muslim population in the world.

Norway’s lead pension fund divests from Israeli occupation-linked firms

29 Qid 42 ◦︎ 9 Jul 21 8 Min Read

Norway’s largest public pension fund has announced that it has divested from 16 businesses due to their connections with illegal settlement projects in the occupied West Bank.

Potential Afghan civil war looms as US retreats from its “forever war”

26 Qid 42 ◦︎ 6 Jul 21 9 Min Read

In the aftermath of the hasty withdrawal of American troops from the Afghan airbase of Bagram earlier this month, the prospect of yet another civil war in the country is becoming increasingly stronger with the passage of time.

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