Shaheer Choudhury

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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Saudi diplomat reprimands Israeli Foreign Minister at Manama summit

23 Rb2 42 ◦︎ 8 Dec 20 4 Min Read

Prince Turki called out ‘Israel’ for pretending to be a “...small, existentially threatened country, surrounded by bloodthirsty killers who want to eradicate her from existence... And yet they profess that they want to be friends with Saudi Arabia”.

Palestine: Israeli occupation forces kill 15-year-old teen

23 Rb2 42 ◦︎ 8 Dec 20 4 Min Read

The fifth Palestinian minor from the occupied West Bank was martyred after Israeli occupation forces shot him in his stomach, according to the Palestinian health ministry.

Saudi-Qatar diplomatic dispute nears resolution

21 Rb2 42 ◦︎ 6 Dec 20 5 Min Read

“We hope that this progress can lead to a final agreement which looks in reach, and I can say that I am somewhat optimistic that we are close to finalising an agreement between all the nations..."

France probes 76 masājid in ‘crackdown on separatism’

20 Rb2 42 ◦︎ 5 Dec 20 4 Min Read

Masājid across France to be inspected and could face closure as part of the government’s ‘crackdown on separatism’.

Apple lobbies against bill to stop forced labour by China

14 Rb2 42 ◦︎ 29 Nov 20 6 Min Read

The tech giant Apple has reportedly been campaigning against a federal bill aimed at stopping the ongoing and prevalent use of forced labour of the local Uyghur population.

Iran’s top nuclear physicist assassinated

13 Rb2 42 ◦︎ 28 Nov 20 6 Min Read

Dr Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the chief scientist at the helm of the Iranian Ministry of Defence Research and Innovation Organisation, has been killed in a targeted attack that involved machine gun fire and explosives.

Turkey: Erdoğan invites EU to enter into discussions

7 Rb2 42 ◦︎ 22 Nov 20 4 Min Read

Erdoğan invites EU to enter into discussions as EU leaders consider imposing further sanctions over regional disputes.

‘Enlightenment Islam’: French President Macron fires ultimatum at Muslim leaders

6 Rb2 42 ◦︎ 21 Nov 20 3 Min Read

President Macron fires ultimatum at Muslim leaders as part of a broad clampdown on Islam.

Labour party under fire following Islamophobia report

29 Rb1 42 ◦︎ 15 Nov 20 6 Min Read

A new report by the Labour Muslim Network has revealed that one in four Muslim members of the Labour Party experience Islamophobia within the party.

Austrian government moves to ban ‘political Islam’

27 Rb1 42 ◦︎ 13 Nov 20 3 Min Read

“In the fight against political Islam, we will create a criminal offense of “political Islam” in order to be able to take action against those who are not terrorists themselves, but who create the breeding ground for such.”