Shaheer Choudhury

As Head of Editorial at Islam21c, Shaheer is a regular contributor who has an unwavering 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 number 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.

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UAE reduces UNRWA funding to a pittance

26 Jm2 42 ◦︎ 8 Feb 21 6 Min Read

The drastic reduction in funding for the UNRWA coincided with the so-called “normalisation agreement” signed between the UAE and 'Israel' and brokered by the US in August 2020.

Reports: Turkish minister alleges US behind failed 2016 Turkey coup d’état

25 Jm2 42 ◦︎ 7 Feb 21 6 Min Read

Turkish minister says the United States orchestrated the failed coup d'état of 2016.

US decision to keep embassy in Jerusalem slammed by Hamas

24 Jm2 42 ◦︎ 6 Feb 21 5 Min Read

The Palestinian political party Hamas has strongly criticised the US Senate for its near-unanimous Thursday evening decision to keep the US embassy in West Jerusalem.

Arabic language enters Pakistani curriculum

23 Jm2 42 ◦︎ 5 Feb 21 3 Min Read

This week the Senate of Pakistan voted to approve the Compulsory Teaching of the Arabic Language Bill 2020.

UK, US, and Australia aghast at reports of systematic rape of Uyghurs

23 Jm2 42 ◦︎ 5 Feb 21 6 Min Read

“We are deeply disturbed by reports, including firsthand testimony, of systematic rape and sexual abuse against women in internment camps for ethnic Uyghurs and other Muslims in Xinjiang...”

Aung San Suu Kyi charged and detained by police

22 Jm2 42 ◦︎ 4 Feb 21 8 Min Read

Myanmar’s de facto leader since April 2016, Aung San Suu Kyi was dramatically deposed from power two days ago and has now been charged with illegally importing electronic devices used for communications, under a vague piece of legislation that has been plentifully used in the past to detain political enemies.

Four-year-old Muslim boy reported to Prevent over video game

18 Jm2 42 ◦︎ 31 Jan 21 6 Min Read

The four-year-old is one of more than 600 children under six referred to the widely discredited and toxic Prevent strategy.

Islamic Relief absolved of ‘institutional antisemitism’

18 Jm2 42 ◦︎ 31 Jan 21 3 Min Read

The report “found absolutely no evidence” of anti-Semitism.

Controversial relocation of Rohingya to remote island continues

17 Jm2 42 ◦︎ 30 Jan 21 4 Min Read

The government of Bangladesh appears unwavering in its continued approach to transferring hundreds of Rohingya refugees from Cox’s Bazar to the island of Bhasan Char, located in the Bay of Bengal.

CFCM “Charter of Principles” rejected by twelve international Ulamā councils

17 Jm2 42 ◦︎ 30 Jan 21 12 Min Read

A large number of international scholarly bodies and organisations have convened and released a joint statement condemning the French government’s foolhardy pursuit of forcing the crassly titled “Charter of Principles” down the throats of masājid and a’immah across France.

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