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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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.

“Kill the Bill” – Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill to be debated on Monday

24 Qid 42 ◦︎ 4 Jul 21 8 Min Read

The widely disparaged and objectionable Police, Crime, Sentencing, and Courts (PCSC) Bill is set to be examined in a report stage debate in the House of Commons tomorrow.

Palestinians continue to heap pressure on PA’s Mahmoud Abbas to quit presidency

24 Qid 42 ◦︎ 4 Jul 21 8 Min Read

Momentum is building against the traditional political rulers of the West Bank, who are strongly perceived to be illegitimate and working in tandem with the Israeli occupation.

Labour barely holds onto Batley and Spen, but loses hefty Muslim vote

24 Qid 42 ◦︎ 4 Jul 21 7 Min Read

Despite the victory, the result was exceptionally close due to a massive drop in Muslim support in the traditionally Labour heartland.

More retailers under spotlight, as France probes suspected Uyghur forced labour

23 Qid 42 ◦︎ 3 Jul 21 7 Min Read

Judges in the Republic of France have ordered a significant investigation which will determine whether four major international clothing retailers benefited from the forced labour of oppressed Uyghur Muslims.

US deserts Bagram airbase as it flees Afghanistan

23 Qid 42 ◦︎ 3 Jul 21 7 Min Read

The military of the United States has finally packed its bags and departed from the Afghan airbase of Bagram.

IDF exploits social media to present savvy propaganda

22 Qid 42 ◦︎ 2 Jul 21 6 Min Read

The Israeli military is facing renewed criticism for its unrelenting attempts at normalising its atrocities, with the latest episode pertaining to its exploitation of social media as a propaganda tool.

Israel forcibly demolishes Palestinian homes in Silwan, endangering dozens with homelessness

21 Qid 42 ◦︎ 1 Jul 21 6 Min Read

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has warned that at least fifteen Palestinian families are at immediate risk of becoming homeless in a district situated in occupied East Jerusalem.

Nujum Sports launches “first of its kind” Muslim athletes’ charter

16 Qid 42 ◦︎ 26 Jun 21 9 Min Read

Nujum Sports has successfully developed a revolutionary charter which aims to highlight many of the sensitive religious concerns and needs of Muslim athletes, in an attempt to raise awareness of the many challenges and complications that they face in the sports sector.

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