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.

Follow:

487 Articles

US demands China free imprisoned Uyghur doctor

18 Jm1 42 ◦︎ 2 Jan 21 4 Min Read

“Her disappearance came days after her sister Rushan Abbas took part in a panel on China at the Hudson Institute in Washington exposing conditions in the XUAR’s network of internment camps, where up to 1.8 million Uyghurs are believed to have been held.”

MCB pursues legal action against Sri Lankan government for forced cremations

18 Jm1 42 ◦︎ 2 Jan 21 5 Min Read

“The MCB taskforce has written to the Foreign Secretary and the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to request an immediate reversal of this ‘forced cremation’ policy and highlight its impact on Muslim and Christian communities.”

Indian Army captain ‘planted weapons’ on deceased Kashmiri civilians

15 Jm1 42 ◦︎ 30 Dec 20 4 Min Read

In a rare move, Indian police have filed charges against an army officer as well as two civilians for planting guns on the corpses of three Kashmiri labourers shot and killed in July earlier this year.

Libya: Khalifa Haftar threatens war with Turkey

13 Jm1 42 ◦︎ 28 Dec 20 4 Min Read

On the 69th anniversary of Libyan independence, the brutal military commander and head of the so-called ‘Libyan National Army’, Khalifa Haftar made a direct threat to Turkey and ordered his militias to prepare for a war.

Bangladesh continues forced transfer of Rohingya to remote island

13 Jm1 42 ◦︎ 28 Dec 20 4 Min Read

“My family didn’t want to go, they are taking them by force... If my family go there, to the island, they will die because of floods...”

Sri Lankan authorities cremate 20-day-old Muslim baby

11 Jm1 42 ◦︎ 26 Dec 20 3 Min Read

Despite the widespread condemnation of the forced cremations of Muslims and Christians who allegedly have passed away from COVID-19, Sri Lankan authorities are continuing to ignore the fact that there is no health risk linked to burying those who have succumbed to the disease.